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I'm Jason. I review dental AI tools so you don't have to sit through every demo. Each issue takes one decision a practice owner or DSO leader is actually facing and works through it, with the detail we don't put on the site. No pay-to-rank.

Coming Tue, Nov 10 · Guest Voices #1
Robert (Bob) Fort

From Wax to Data

by Robert (Bob) Fort, Dental Technology and Operations Professional

Bob started out waxing partials by hand and helped labs and practices go digital. In our first Guest Voices issue, he explains what that shift teaches us about making AI work, plus four questions to ask before your next technology rollout.

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Preview · Issue 1 · Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The 8.8 tie: Pearl vs Overjet, and how to break it

Two FDA-cleared imaging AIs, one score. Here's which practice each one fits.

Our two top-rated imaging tools are tied at 8.8. A tie means both are strong on fit, integrations, support and evidence. It doesn't mean they solve the same problem.

Pearl (Second Opinion) is built around the moment you turn the screen toward the patient. Overjet is the pick when consistency across providers and locations matters as much as the chairside moment.

The full breakdown goes to subscribers

Inside the full issue: who each tool fits, the real workflow, integrations, the pricing questions to ask, watch-outs, how to break the tie, and an alternative worth a look.

Past issues

  • Nov 3, 2026Issue 3: The top 10 dental AI tools right now
  • Oct 27, 2026Issue 2: Best for the front desk: phones, booking and reminders
  • Oct 20, 2026Issue 1: The 8.8 tie: Pearl vs Overjet, and how to break it

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