Best Surgical Workflow Podcasts (2025)

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The #1 Thing DESTROYING Your Implant Healing 1:53

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6d ago1:53

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley breaks down why smoking is one of the biggest threats to predictable healing after extractions, implants, and other oral surgeries. Smoking acts as a vasoconstrictor, reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues that need it most during recovery. Dr. Stanley explains how this impacts bone integrati…

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Inside Canadian Tech Journalism with Josh Scott, Lead Reporter @ Betakit 45:26

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In this insightful episode, we turn the tables on Josh Scott from BetaKit, delving into his journey in journalism and passion for Canadian tech. Josh shares his early writing experiences, challenges in the industry, and the invigorating process of reporting on tech startups. We dive into engaging discussions on the evolution of journalism, the stat…

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How AI Data Platforms Are Shaping the Future of Enterprise Storage - Ep. 281 35:18

6d ago35:18

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Bringing GPUs to your data is a game changer for the modern enterprise. Jacob Liberman, Director of Enterprise Product Management at NVIDIA, details the AI Data Platform, a GPU-accelerated storage platform built for AI. Browse the entire AI Podcast catalog: ⁠ai-podcast.nvidia.comBy NVIDIA

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Mayor Matt Mahan on How AI Is Changing City Life in San Jose - Ep. 280 46:38

6d ago46:38

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Mayor Matt Mahan and NVIDIA’s Jumbi Edulbehram reveal how AI is making San Jose smarter—optimizing transit, translating meetings in real time, upskilling city staff, and powering pioneering civic programs. Learn how AI is helping streamline services and create a more responsive city for everyone. Browse the entire AI Podcast catalog: ai-podcast.nvi…

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DON'T Save the Tooth, Choose What’s Best for the Patient 7:25

13d ago7:25

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As dentists, we’re trained to save teeth at all costs — but is that always in the patient’s best interest? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer®, explains the concept of herodontics and why sometimes, replacing a compromised tooth with a dental implant provides a stronger, longer-lasting solution for the patient. Watch as Dr. Stanl…

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AI for Robotics and Manufacturing | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 5 26:16

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 5: AI for Robotics and Manufacturing The boundary between digital intelligence and physical action is disappearing. Industry pioneers show how robotics and automation are turning insight into production. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/⁠…

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AI for Science | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 4 34:08

8d ago34:08

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 4: AI for Science In laboratories and research centers, AI is becoming a core instrument of discovery. Scientists and technologists explore how computation is accelerating progress across fields. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/⁠…

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AI Infrastructure Ecosystem | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 3 34:02

8d ago34:02

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 3: AI Infrastructure Ecosystem Behind every breakthrough is an unseen network of data centers, power systems, and partners. Leaders across energy and infrastructure discuss how they’re building the backbone of the AI economy. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com…

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Agentic AI for Every Industry | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 2 33:19

8d ago33:19

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 2: Agentic AI for Every Industry Intelligent systems are beginning to plan, reason, and act, reshaping how industries work. Builders share how these capabilities are moving from research into real-world impact. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: ⁠https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-deman…

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State of AI Innovation | GTC Live Washington, D.C. Chapter 1 32:37

8d ago32:37

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Coverage from keynote pregame show, GTC Live Washington D.C. Chapter 1: State of AI Innovation A look at how new ideas, models, and open collaboration are shaping the direction of AI. Investors and founders trace where the next wave of durable innovation is coming from. Catch up with GTC DC on-demand: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/…

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Learning Together: How Students and Educators are Harnessing AI for Success - Ep. 279 37:44

19d ago37:44

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Dr. Seher Awan, president of Mission College, shares her inspiring journey from first-generation college student to higher education leader in the heart of Silicon Valley. Discover how Mission College is embracing AI to break barriers, close equity gaps, and empower underrepresented communities through accessible education and innovative student su…

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New Dentist? Here’s What NO ONE Tells You Your First Year 7:27

20d ago7:27

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer — who joined Stanley Dentistry as a dentist in 2008 after a career in engineering — shares the five things he wishes he’d known during that first year out of dental school. Whether you’re a new graduate. still in residency, or an early career dentist, this one’s for you. At Stanley Institute f…

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The Journey from Founder to VC: Etienne Mérineau's Path 31:22

26d ago31:22

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Étienne shared his journey from founding his own startup to becoming a VC. He talked about what pushed him to start a fund after exiting his company and the unexpected path that led him there. He reflected on his transition from founder life to joining a larger company, Hootsuite, and how that experience shaped his perspective as an investor. Étien…

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Should You WORRY About the Nasopalatine Nerve in All-on-X? 2:33

27d ago2:33

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, considers a hot topic in full-arch implant therapy: ablating the nasopalatine nerve during All-on-X surgeries. Why does the nasopalatine nerve sometimes comes into play with fully guided All-on-X treatment? To seat the bone foundation guide. Some skeptics express concerns about roof-of-m…

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Game-Changer or Gimmick? Smart Shape Healers REVIEW! 7:14

1M ago7:14

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BioHorizons just released their new Smart Shape healers — but are they worth the hype? In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer, breaks down the design, benefits, and potential drawbacks of these new healing abutments. He also dives deep into one of the most overlooked parts of implant success: building keratinized gingiva on …

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What Open Source Teaches Us About Making AI Better - Ep. 278 34:13

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Learn how NVIDIA's Nemotron family of open source models is redefining accelerated computing. NVIDIA’s Bryan Catanzaro and Jonathan Cohen discuss the breakthroughs in efficiency, openness, and collaboration — sharing how Nemotron empowers developers and enterprises to innovate, customize, and trust AI for every industry. Browse the full AI Podcast …

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How Agentic AI Shortens Drug Development and Boosts Patient Outcomes - Ep. 277 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Learn how agentic AI is transforming pharma. IQVIA’s Raja Shankar and Avinob Roy share how intelligent automation accelerates clinical trials, improves commercial strategy, and powers better patient care — turning healthcare data into outcomes at scale. Listen to the full archive: ai-podcast.nvidia.com…

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WHY You Implants Drift Over Time (and How to Fight It) 3:57

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley — “The Smile Engineer” — explores the phenomenon of mesial drift in the anterior region and its implications for implant treatment, especially in younger patients. Learn how to anticipate, manage, and communicate this natural biological process to your patients with clarity and confidence. At Stanley Institu…

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How Trampoline is Changing the RFP Game with Edouard Reinach, CEO & Co-Founder 37:40

1M ago37:40

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In this episode, I spoke with Edouard Reinach, CEO & co-founder of Trampoline AI. We explore their journey, focused on revolutionizing the RFP response process using AI. The discussion covers the genesis of the company, challenges faced in the initial stages, and the pivotal switch to focusing on RFPs. Edouard provides insights into how their platf…

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How CytoReason is Bridging the Data Insight Gap to Accelerate Healthcare Breakthroughs - Ep. 276 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Shai Shen-Orr, co-founder and chief scientist at CytoReason and professor at the Technion, talks about the next frontier in healthcare: disease modeling. Shai shares how CytoReason bridges the gap between exploding biological data and actionable insight, powering smarter, faster drug development for leading pharma and biotech companies. Learn more:…

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2 Implant Rules You Can’t Ignore (and WHY They Matter) 6:37

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STOP Overpaying for Custom Abutments! 5:04

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In this latest lecture, Dr. Robert Stanley dives deep into the emergence profile of single-unit implant crowns, comparing stock abutments and custom abutments. Dr. Rob presents a provocative argument: if the implant is placed with ideal 3D positioning, clinicians can achieve the same emergence profile with a stock abutment as with a custom abutment…

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AI Everywhere: How San José State University Empowers Students and Educators - Ep. 275 42:21

2M ago42:21

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President Cynthia Teniente-Matson discusses how San José State University is equipping both students and faculty to confidently embrace AI and prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. Learn more about SJSU’s hands-on AI integration in courses, AI-driven teaching tools, faculty development programs, innovative collaborations, and real-world projects—all bu…

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The Hidden Weakness of All-on-4 (and How to FIX IT!) 8:07

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In this episode of Implants Made Simple, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-More dental implant solutions. He breaks down how cyclic fatigue impacts implant longevity and why relying on only four implants can leave both the patient and the doctor at greater risk. By adding just one more impla…

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Bringing Robots to Life with AI: The Three Computer Revolution - Ep. 274 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Yashraj Narang, head of NVIDIA's Seattle Robotics Lab, reveals how the three computer solution—DGX for training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and Jetson AGX for real-time inference—is transforming modern robotics. From sim-to-real breakthroughs to humanoid intelligence, discover how NVIDIA's full-stack approach is making robots more adaptiv…

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How to NAIL Primary Stability Every Time (5-Thread Rule) 3:16

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In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, introduces and explains the Five-Thread Guideline (5-TG): a new clinical rule for predicting primary stability with dental implants in both healed and fresh extraction sites. Drawing from his recent paper in Journal of Oral Implantology, Dr. Stanley walks us through how engaging five full impla…

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From AlphaFold to MMseqs2-GPU: How AI is Accelerating Protein Science - Ep. 273 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Listen as two leading researchers at the cutting edge of computational biology explore breakthrough GPU accelerations that are changing how we understand life's molecular machinery. Chris Dallago, Research Lead at NVIDIA and Visiting Professor at Duke University, and Martin Steinegger, Associate Professor at Seoul National University and co-author …

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4 Things That Will RUIN Your Healing After Surgery 5:34

3M ago5:34

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After surgery, healing is everything. In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, breaks down the “4 S’s of Surgical Success” every patient needs to know: No spitting No straws No smoking No swishing Each of these simple actions can create negative pressure or introduce irritation that disrupts blood clot formation and slows down recover…

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The Venture Cyclist: Etienne Gauthier, Associate @ Inovia Capital on Investing and Innovation 31:03

3M ago31:03

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In this episode, I sat down with Etienne Gauthier, Associate @ Inovia Capital. We discussed our shared passion for cycling and its connection to his career in venture capital. We discuss his career path, touching on Etienne's background in management consulting, transition into VC, and current role at a prominent firm. We explored investment trends…

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Superhuman Surgery with Moon Surgical and Maestro - Ep. 272 33:04

3M ago33:04

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CEO Anne Osdoit joins the podcast to explore how Moon Surgical’s Maestro platform blends robotics, AI, and human expertise to boost surgeon skills, enhance workflow efficiency, and reduce fatigue. Hear firsthand how patient outcomes improve, hospitals streamline resources, and surgical teams achieve greater confidence and consistency—all with the p…

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If You’re NOT Taking Photos, You’re Falling BEHIND 4:23

3M ago4:23

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If you’re not using photography in your dental practice, you’re missing one of the most powerful tools for continual growth and improvement. In this episode of Implants Made Simple, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains why clinical photography is more than just documentation—it’s a feedback loop for every practitioner. You can’t rely on…

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Amperity Reimagines Data and Developer Workflows with AI - Ep. 271 36:40

3M ago36:40

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Derek Slager, co-founder and CTO of Amperity, explores how agentic AI and vibe coding are reshaping enterprise data management and the developer experience on the NVIDIA AI Podcast. Hear how Amperity’s platform unifies customer data, powers advanced analytics, and brings conversational interfaces to every part of the organization—helping brands act…

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From NextAI to becoming a founder George Korkejian, Co-Founder & COO @ Rozvelt 36:03

3M ago36:03

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On this week's episode, I spoke with George Korkejian, co-founder and COO @ Rozvelt. We discussed his journey from working at Next AI to launching his own startup. We dove into George's experience in the Montreal entrepreneurial ecosystem, his pivot from supporting other founders to becoming a founder himself, and the motivations behind building Ro…

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The Bell Curve Trap in Dentistry: Stop Settling for Average 4:23

3M ago4:23

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The “standard of care” in dentistry often lands you right in the middle of the bell curve—average. But is average good enough for your patients? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, “The Smile Engineer®,” explains why staying in the middle isn’t the goal and how innovation in dental implants continues to drive the profession forward. Relying on old r…

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Carbon Robotics on a New Era of Farming with Robots and Sustainable Innovation - Ep. 270 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics, shares how combining artificial intelligence and lasers is transforming modern agriculture. From identifying and eliminating billions of weeds without chemicals to boosting crop yields and reducing operational costs, AI-driven robots are helping farmers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Dis…

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The SECRET to Implant Success 6:31

3M ago6:31

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In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains how to know if your dental implant is going to successfully osseointegrate. He shares insights from his recent paper in Dentistry Today on the Quaternary Axiom Implantology Conformity System and how it can help clinicians predict implant success with more confidence. If you place or re…

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Why You Should NEVER Reuse Abutments 2:57

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Should you ever reuse an abutment? Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains why the answer is a firm “no.” According to the FDA, abutments are classified as single-use medical devices, and reusing them can create serious risks for both the patient and the clinician. In this video, Dr. Rob covers what “single use” really means, why reusing a…

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AI, Spatial Intelligence, and 3D Content Creation With Sanja Fidler of NVIDIA - Ep. 269 39:55

3M ago39:55

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Sanja Fidler, VP of AI Research at NVIDIA, joins the AI Podcast to share her journey from early curiosity to leading the Spatial Intelligence Lab in Toronto. Sanja discusses her path through research and what drew her to the world of AI and computer vision. She explains her team’s work on spatial intelligence—teaching AI to understand and create in…

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How OpenUSD and AI Are Building Smarter Virtual Worlds - Ep. 268 24:21

4M ago24:21

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Aaron Luk, NVIDIA’s Director of Product Management for Simulation Technology, dives into Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) and how it integrates seamlessly with AI to simulate rich, physically accurate scenarios. Discover how OpenUSD unifies data, powers digital twins, and uses AI for realistic simulations in industries from filmmaking to robot…

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FP1 vs FP3 Explained: What Dentists NEED to Know 5:58

4M ago5:58

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Thinking about full-arch solutions? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley. the Smile Engineer, breaks down the key differences between FP1 and FP3 prosthetic designs for All-on-X cases—and why FP3 often wins when it comes to long-term hygiene and patient maintenance. He dives into the role of fluid dynamics, including how tools like Waterpiks and Water…

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Autonomous Driving, Visual AI, and the Road Ahead with Porsche and Voxel51 - Ep. 267 41:06

4M ago41:06

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Tin Sohn, technical lead for vision-language-action models at Porsche, and Brian Moore, CEO and co-founder of Voxel51, explore how AI, data, and simulation are shaping the future of autonomous vehicles. They share insights on the industry's transition from rule-based systems to data-driven, end-to-end approaches, the growing use of synthetic and si…

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Zirconia Restorations, Titanium Implants: Is That a DOUBLE STANDARD? 7:04

4M ago7:04

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In this episode, Dr. Rob breaks down the ongoing debate between titanium and zirconia in implant dentistry. Drawing on his background in engineering, he explains the crucial difference between strength and toughness—and why it matters when choosing restorative materials. Is it a contradiction to place titanium implants but restore with zirconia? No…

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NVIDIA’s Mike Pritchard Shares How Applying AI to Climate Simulation is Helping Forecast the Future - Ep. 266 32:19

4M ago32:19

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Mike Pritchard, Director of Climate Simulation Research at NVIDIA, discusses how artificial intelligence is enhancing the way we model and predict climate patterns. From developing high-resolution, interactive simulations to accelerating climate forecasts, AI is enabling scientists, policymakers, and businesses to gain a deeper understanding of ext…

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Even Surgeons Have TOUGH Days. Here's Mine. 6:15

4M ago6:15

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In this week’s video, I’m sharing a recent All-on-X case that didn’t go as smoothly as planned. When things get challenging, it’s easy to let frustration take over—but your team and your patient need you calm, clear, and composed. Calm is contagious, and as the surgeon, you set the tone. Here’s what I remind myself in the moment—and why I wait unti…

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Enhancing Scientific Reasoning in Biopharma with Christopher Li, CEO & Co-Founder @ BioBox 37:31

4M ago37:31

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In this episode, Chris, co-founder of Bio Box, delves into the innovative solutions his company offers to the biopharma sector. Bio Box provides a knowledge and reasoning infrastructure for biopharma R&D, helping scientists scale up hypothesis generation and testing in early drug discovery. Chris explains how their platform integrates various biome…

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Canva’s Danny Wu on Giving 230 Million Users Superpowers With AI - Ep. 265 24:29

4M ago24:29

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Danny Wu, Head of AI Products at Canva, explains how AI is transforming visual communication from a tool for professionals into superpowers for everyone. With over 18 billion uses of their AI features, Canva demonstrates how machine learning evolved from content search to generative design tools that let anyone create on-demand visuals. Plus, hear …

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The Truth About Irrigation: It’s NOT Thermal Necrosis 11:08

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Thermal necrosis has long been the go-to explanation for irrigation during implant osteotomy—but what if we’ve been missing the point? In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—challenges conventional wisdom by explaining why overheating may not be the real issue at all. Instead, Dr. Rob dives into the actual purpose of irrigation: cle…

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How Bristol Myers Squibb Is Accelerating Drug Development With AI - Ep. 264 31:40

5M ago31:40

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Greg Meyers, chief digital and technology officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, explains how AI is transforming pharmaceutical research from hypothesis-driven hunches to data-driven discoveries. Learn how the company is using computational chemistry to engineer breakthrough therapies like a sickle cell treatment heading to human trials, and why they bui…

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STOP Chasing Money. START Helping People. 3:40

5M ago3:40

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—dives into one of the most important (yet often overlooked) principles in implant dentistry: put the patient first, and the money will follow. Too often, clinicians get caught up in numbers—costs, margins, production goals—and forget that implant patients are real people, often in real pain. Dr…

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Alembic and the Future of AI in Marketing - Ep. 263 39:44

5M ago39:44

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Tomás Puig, founder and CEO of Alembic, joins the NVIDIA AI Podcast to discuss the intersection of AI, data, and marketing. He shares how Alembic uses advanced mathematics and AI—particularly spiking neural networks and causal inference—to help brands extract actionable insights from massive, anonymized datasets. The discussion also touches on the …