Data, Dentistry, and Disruption with Dr. Jai Mediratta

In this episode of Paradigm, host Dr. David Rallis is joined by Dr. Jai Mediratta, a Mayo Clinic oral and maxillofacial surgery resident and long-time contributor to Paradigm Oral Health. The two reflect on Jai's unconventional journey from aspiring medical student to oral surgery assistant, tech entrepreneur, and research leader. They explore the inception and evolution of Loop, a software born out of clinical necessity, and examine paradigm-shifting research in outpatient anesthesia and opioid prescribing. The conversation also dives into AI, big data, 3D printing, and the challenges of scaling healthcare systems—painting a picture of a specialty on the cusp of transformation.Key Points From This Episode:Jai Mediratta’s pivot from medicine to dentistry and early connection with Dr. RallisTheir collaboration and the development of Loop, a communication software for oral surgeryBuilding a software product from scratch while shadowing and assistingThe foundational role of research in oral and maxillofacial surgeryPublishing anesthesia safety data from 65,000+ patient recordsUse of NLP and AI to scale research and analyze clinical records efficientlyThe evolution of Paradigm’s opioid stewardship programBuilding infrastructure for data-driven best practices in pain managementLeveraging surveys and machine learning to guide patient careThe future of healthcare innovation: AI, 3D printing, biomaterials, and smart schedulingHow Mayo Clinic's principles and structure inspire Paradigm’s cultureDr. Mediratta’s reflections on residency and personal experiences shaping his careerLinks:Jai Mediratta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaikumarmedirattaDavid Rallis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rallis-374a071a8Paradigm Oral Health: https://paradigmoralhealth.com/