🦷 The $500B Future of Dentistry: How AI Is Changing Oral Health | EP. 111

<p>Edward Zuckerberg on AI, Dentistry, Oral Health &amp; the Future of HealthcareWhat happens when 50 years of dental experience meets AI, robotics, venture capital, and the future of healthcare?In this episode of Holistic Investments, Constantin Kogan sits down with Dr. Edward Zuckerberg, pioneering dentist, technology adopter, AI advocate, educator, and advisor to entrepreneurs in oral healthcare.Dr. Zuckerberg shares his journey from starting his dental career in Brooklyn to becoming an advocate for transforming dentistry through technology, education, and better integration between oral health and systemic health.𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲00:00 Introduction and Dr. Edward Zuckerberg’s journey01:28 Beyond the Zuckerberg surname03:18 What would surprise his younger self?05:18 Why oral health matters to systemic wellness06:00 What inspired him to become a dentist07:36 The values that shaped his life08:00 Starting his dental career11:00 His first major clinical experience12:30 The lesson that changed his confidence as a dentist14:32 The strangest things found in a patient’s mouth17:03 Dental habits people get wrong17:14 Why daily mouthwash may not be what you think18:58 Why brushing harder can damage your teeth20:07 The one dental tool he would take to a deserted island21:38 A quick lesson on flossing correctly22:16 Should you floss before or after eating?23:11 The technology changing everyday dental care24:06 Why you should wait before brushing after acidic foods25:00 The minimum dental routine everyone should follow25:53 Is chewing gum actually good for your teeth?26:37 The biggest innovations in dentistry27:26 The evolution of dental imaging30:46 The rise of digital X rays32:39 Understanding ROI in dental technology35:27 How AI is transforming dental diagnosis36:53 Can robots replace dentists?37:30 Dental robots already performing procedures40:59 The future of robotic dentistry41:14 Investing in the next generation of dental technology42:25 Replacing X rays with light based imaging43:37 The size of the global dental market44:11 The changing economics of owning a dental practice45:24 Why dental education has become so expensive46:26 What AI can never replace in dentistry46:52 The importance of trust and human connection48:15 Why dental insurance may be hurting the profession52:57 The biggest problems facing dentistry today53:16 Why education is one of dentistry’s biggest challenges54:41 The connection between oral health and systemic health58:33 A pati