037: From Misdiagnosis to Pushing Boundaries with Tech. How AI Is Changing Dentistry Forever | Wardah Inam

What happens when two dentists give you two completely different diagnoses, just months apart?In this episode of The Real Talk of Dental, Brandi sits down with Wardah Inam, CEO and founder of Overjet, to unpack the real reason AI is entering dentistry, and what it actually means for clinicians, patients, and the future of care.Wardah shares the personal moment that sparked the creation of Overjet, and how that experience exposed a deeper issue across the industry, inconsistency in diagnosis and treatment planning. From there, she built one of the first FDA-cleared AI platforms in dentistry, focused not just on efficiency, but on improving clinical accuracy and patient outcomes.This conversation goes far beyond technology. It explores leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, the reality of building a company in a rapidly evolving AI landscape, and the tension between fear and opportunity as AI adoption accelerates.If you’ve ever questioned AI in dentistry, or wondered whether it’s a tool, a threat, or something in between, this episode will challenge how you think about the future of the profession.You’ll learn:Why AI in dentistry actually existsThe real problem behind inconsistent diagnosesHow Overjet improves accuracy without replacing cliniciansThe 70% rule for faster, better decisionsWhy waiting for perfect information holds you backWhat AI regulation means for your practiceThe truth about AI and “surveillance” fearsWhy dentists need to be part of this shiftHow patient-first thinking guides AI developmentThe biggest mistake leaders make under pressureWhy alignment with yourself drives better outcomes🔗 Join the community and submit your anonymous questions:https://www.therealtalkofdental.com🔗 Learn more about The Empowered LeadHERship Program for Women in Dental:https://leadhershipexperience.com/🔗 Boundary Boss GPT:https://leadhershipexperience.com/boundarybossWe talk about:00:00 What’s broken in dentistry today03:00 The problem that led to Overjet08:00 How great leaders make fast decisions15:00 The truth about AI in dentistry21:00 Why patient-first thinking matters26:00 Building a culture of truth and accountability37:00 Should dentists be skeptical of AI?40:00 Final advice on purpose and successConnect with WardahLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wardahinam/ Github: https://wardahinam.github.io/ Website: https://www.overjet.com/ Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandimarzolino/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandi.marzolino/https://courageandjoyatwork.com/https://leadhershipexperience.com/Phone: 616-682-6222