Episode Details
On this episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Dr. Bryan Laskin, Co-Founder and CEO of Tooth Apps.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
- Dr. Bryan Laskin, co-founder of ToothApps, is revolutionizing the dental industry by enhancing patient data accessibility and interoperability.
- Laskin’s upcoming book ‘Dental Disorder’ addresses key challenges in the dental industry and proposes innovative solutions.
- ToothApps is a secure, efficient platform for patient data exchange, aiming to streamline dental care, improve patient care, and reduce costs.
- Laskin and Taylor Dunn advocate for the integration of technology in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of patient data accessibility and education in this transformation.
- Bryan encourages aspiring innovators to tackle big problems, as they represent ripe opportunities for innovation.
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Introduction
In a recent episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn and Tamara Dhanda welcomed their special guest, Dr. Bryan Laskin, CEO and co-founder of ToothApps. Dr. Laskin shed light on the future of dentistry, his innovative company, and his latest book. Dr. Bryan Laskin is a seasoned dentist, a tech entrepreneur, and an author who has played an instrumental role in revolutionizing the dental industry. His latest venture, ToothApps, is a testament to his dedication and vision to transform dental healthcare.
Dr. Laskin’s New Book: Dental Disorder
Dr. Laskin’s latest book, ‘Dental Disorder,’ set to release in September, exposes some significant issues in the dental industry. He highlights the problematic nature of patient data being locked in ‘data prisons’—the software platforms in dental offices—and proposes an exciting future for dentistry.
Dentistry 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0
Laskin characterizes the evolution of dentistry into three phases. The first phase, Dentistry 1.0, is analog dentistry, followed by Dentistry 2.0 that represents the digital shift. The forthcoming phase, Dentistry 3.0, emphasizes interconnectedness, offering significant potential for improved patient care. However, the accessibility of patient data is crucial for this transition.
Introducing ToothApps: Connecting Dentistry
ToothApps, co-founded by Dr. Laskin, addresses the issues of interoperability and accessibility of patient data in the dental industry. As a dental health information exchange platform, ToothApps facilitates the transfer of patient data and empowers dental healthcare stakeholders. This connected dentistry is poised to make dental care more streamlined, efficient, and patient-focused.
Dr. Laskin’s Journey and Inspiration
Dr. Laskin delves into his journey, tracing his career from a dentist to a chief innovation officer and finally a tech entrepreneur. His experience helped him identify key issues in the dental industry—primarily the lack of easy access to patient’s data. ToothApps, with its emphasis on interoperability, aims to tackle this major issue head-on.
The Vision of ToothApps
ToothApps aims to provide a comprehensive platform that complies with HIPAA and Cures Act regulations, enabling the secure and efficient exchange of patient data. Its ultimate goal is to enhance patient care, improve productivity, and reduce costs in the dental healthcare industry.
The Problem with Current Patient Data Exchange
When Taylor Dunn sought treatment for her back, she faced a problem common to many patients today. Her x-ray was put on a CD and sent to her doctor via fax. However, due to miscommunication or some other fault in the system, her doctor never received the report. This led to unnecessary delays in her treatment, as well as frustration and stress. Taylor’s experience exemplifies the existing gaps in our healthcare system’s approach to patient data exchange.
A New Approach to Patient Data Exchange
Bryan Laskin, co-founder of ToothApps, has taken steps to address these inefficiencies in dentistry. His approach involves the creation of a Dental Health Information Exchange, a system within ToothApps that enables patients to self-identify and take control of their data. This system doesn’t require a digital bracelet or any physical identifiers. Instead, it uses demographic information and dental history for patient authentication, providing a secure way to manage personal health data.
Interoperability: The Way Forward
Taylor Dunn, on her part, has been working with Uptime Health to bring about interoperability on the equipment side. They aim to extract data from equipment manufacturers and bring it into one universal hub of information. By doing so, they are making strides towards achieving efficiency by connecting data.
The Next Level of Healthcare
Taylor and Bryan both agree on the importance of making patient information more accessible to healthcare providers. The question remains, how can we take this message to the next level of healthcare? Bryan’s response: education. He firmly believes that transformative change can only occur when people are properly educated about the issues at hand.
Educating for Change
To further the cause, Bryan has written a book, The Dental Disorder, describing the common problems faced daily in dental practices due to inadequate patient data exchange. He also hosts the Patient First Podcast, writes articles, gives lectures, and contributes to various forms of media to disseminate knowledge about this critical issue.
Advice for Aspiring Innovators
Bryan’s journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of transformative change in dentistry. His advice to those looking to make an impact in their respective fields? Don’t shy away from big problems. In fact, Bryan believes that the bigger the problem, the fewer the people trying to solve it, making it an opportunity ripe for innovation.
Wrapping Up
Dr. Laskin’s conversation was packed with insight into the future of dentistry, with his company, ToothApps, standing at the forefront of this change. His vision for interconnected healthcare through ToothApps is poised to revolutionize the dental industry. His upcoming book ‘Dental Disorder’ is a must-read for those interested in understanding and solving the key issues in dentistry.
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