How AI and Integrated Workflows Are Reshaping Dental Practice Management with Dr. Ryan Hungate – Health Innovation Matters
Michael chats with Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One. Together, they discuss Ryan’s role at the company, the challenges Henry Schein One is solving across clinical workflows and revenue cycle management, and how integrated technology is reshaping dental practice operations. They also explore how AI and automation are improving efficiency, enhancing patient communication and trust, and supporting providers in delivering care, along with what’s ahead as these technologies become more embedded in dentistry.
Learn more about Henry Schein One at www.HenryScheinOne.com.
About Our Guest
Dr. Ryan Hungate is the Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One.
He is an orthodontist, and the founder of Simplifeye, Inc. As an entrepreneur, he has driven software automation for thousands of dental practices, integrating patient engagement technology and modern payment infrastructures.
Before dentistry, Dr. Hungate contributed to the design of the Apple retail workflow with industry veteran Ron Johnson at Apple, Inc. He earned his DDS from Indiana University and completed his orthodontic specialty at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Hungate also pioneered new orthognathic surgical planning methods and patented a 3D surgical splint to enhance surgical accuracy.
Currently, as Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One, he leads the integration of dental specialty modules, the medico-dental interoperability initiative, and focuses on next- generation revenue cycle management automation.
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