

Hi, I'm Dr.
Nekky Jamal & Akhil Chawla
Dentistry can be lonely — but it doesn’t have to be. Nekky Jamal and Akhil Chawla believe there’s so much more to dentistry than what meets the… mouth. On Hi, I’m Dr., they dive into the real, unfiltered side of the profession: the struggles, triumphs, and lessons that come with life in and around the dental chair. This is not a clinical podcast — it’s about the people behind the profession.Nekky Jamal is the founder of Wayside Dental, a thriving 21-operatory practice in Lloydminster, Alberta, and the creator of Third Molars Online, an award-winning course that teaches dentists the art and science of wisdom tooth extractions. Akhil Chawla is the founder and CEO of Shair Dental Inc., a tech-driven platform revolutionizing access to dental care by seamlessly connecting patients with trusted local providers. With experience as a former management consultant at a Big 4 firm and a background in practice transitions through Sage Dental Partners, Akhil brings a fresh, entrepreneurial perspective to the dental world — and plenty of stories from his time in dental school.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 12min
21 - Government Dental Programs Pay 37 Cents to a Dollar (Canada Dental Benefit)
The Government of Canada implemented the interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) on December 1, 2022. This is designed to provide financial support to help Canadian families access dental care. With this benefit, families can start addressing some of the basic dental care that their young children need. At the same time, the Government continues its plans to develop a long-term Canadian dental care program. In these episodes, we dive into what the CDB means for dentists and what dentists should think about. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Dec 4, 2022 • 14min
20 - How The Canada Dental Benefit Works (Canada Dental Benefit)
The Government of Canada implemented the interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) on December 1, 2022. This is designed to provide financial support to help Canadian families access dental care. With this benefit, families can start addressing some of the basic dental care that their young children need. At the same time, the Government continues its plans to develop a long-term Canadian dental care program. In these episodes, we dive into what the CDB means for dentists and what dentists should think about. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Dec 2, 2022 • 17min
19 - Using AI To Build Trust In Dentistry (Dr. Wardah Inam)
Dr. Wardah Inam is a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and CEO of Overjet. Dr. Inam’s area of expertise is in all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) and she is the first student in the history of her undergrad university to win gold medals in Autonomous Robotics from the University as well as from the President.Dr. Inam attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) where she earned her Ph.D. She then assisted several projects in Artificial Intelligence at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).Dr. Inam is the founder of Overjet. Overjet is a AI powered tool that helps detect carries, periodontal bone loss, and other pathologies through the use of radiographs. This tool allows patients to gain an understanding of what radiographs mean beyond white and black images. It also helps the insurers or payers to determine the treatment needed by the insured patients to process insurance claims efficiently. Overjet has gained recognition from Forbes magazine as one of the top 50 AI companies, shaping the future of not just dental companies but also of other AI companies.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 30, 2022 • 20min
18 - Using Overjet to Change Dental School (Dr. Wardah Inam)
Dr. Wardah Inam is a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and CEO of Overjet. Dr. Inam’s area of expertise is in all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) and she is the first student in the history of her undergrad university to win gold medals in Autonomous Robotics from the University as well as from the President.Dr. Inam attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) where she earned her Ph.D. She then assisted several projects in Artificial Intelligence at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).Dr. Inam is the founder of Overjet. Overjet is a AI powered tool that helps detect carries, periodontal bone loss, and other pathologies through the use of radiographs. This tool allows patients to gain an understanding of what radiographs mean beyond white and black images. It also helps the insurers or payers to determine the treatment needed by the insured patients to process insurance claims efficiently. Overjet has gained recognition from Forbes magazine as one of the top 50 AI companies, shaping the future of not just dental companies but also of other AI companies.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 28, 2022 • 23min
17 - Overjet - Using AI to Interpret Radiographs (Dr. Wardah Inam)
Dr. Wardah Inam is a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and CEO of Overjet. Dr. Inam’s area of expertise is in all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) and she is the first student in the history of her undergrad university to win gold medals in Autonomous Robotics from the University as well as from the President.Dr. Inam attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) where she earned her Ph.D. She then assisted several projects in Artificial Intelligence at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).Dr. Inam is the founder of Overjet. Overjet is a AI powered tool that helps detect carries, periodontal bone loss, and other pathologies through the use of radiographs. This tool allows patients to gain an understanding of what radiographs mean beyond white and black images. It also helps the insurers or payers to determine the treatment needed by the insured patients to process insurance claims efficiently. Overjet has gained recognition from Forbes magazine as one of the top 50 AI companies, shaping the future of not just dental companies but also of other AI companies.Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 21, 2022 • 16min
16 - Staying Ambitious After "Making It" (Dr. Jason M. Auerbach)
Dr. Jason M. Auerbach is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and founder of Riverside Oral Surgery. Dr. Auerbach’s areas of practice emphasis include dental implants, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth extraction. Dr. Auerbach attended New York University’s College of Dentistry where he earned his DDS degree and graduated with honors. He then completed the prestigious Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Auerbach founded Riverside Oral Surgery in 2007 and in so doing began to realize his vision of providing the optimal patient experience through clinical excellence, compassionate care, and close attention to every detail. Since then, he has been honored regularly by colleagues and patients alike, including through his repeated inclusion in New Jersey magazine’s annual list of Top Dentists and similar recognition from other publications and organizations. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 21, 2022 • 22min
15 - Scaling 10X from 10 Oral Surgery Practices (Dr. Jason M. Auerbach)
Dr. Jason M. Auerbach is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and founder of Riverside Oral Surgery. Dr. Auerbach’s areas of practice emphasis include dental implants, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth extraction.Dr. Auerbach attended New York University’s College of Dentistry where he earned his DDS degree and graduated with honors. He then completed the prestigious Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Auerbach founded Riverside Oral Surgery in 2007 and in so doing began to realize his vision of providing the optimal patient experience through clinical excellence, compassionate care, and close attention to every detail. Since then, he has been honored regularly by colleagues and patients alike, including through his repeated inclusion in New Jersey magazine’s annual list of Top Dentists and similar recognition from other publications and organizations. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 21, 2022 • 26min
14 - The ROI of Sponsoring a NHL Team (Dr. Jason M. Auerbach)
Dr. Jason M. Auerbach is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and founder of Riverside Oral Surgery. Dr. Auerbach’s areas of practice emphasis include dental implants, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth extraction.Dr. Auerbach attended New York University’s College of Dentistry where he earned his DDS degree and graduated with honors. He then completed the prestigious Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Auerbach founded Riverside Oral Surgery in 2007 and in so doing began to realize his vision of providing the optimal patient experience through clinical excellence, compassionate care, and close attention to every detail. Since then, he has been honored regularly by colleagues and patients alike, including through his repeated inclusion in New Jersey magazine’s annual list of Top Dentists and similar recognition from other publications and organizations. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 14, 2022 • 23min
13 - Should You Study Dentistry Abroad? (Camillo Longo)
Camillo is a business-focused fourth-year dental student studying in Belfast, Ireland. In this series of podcasts, we talk about finding ways to make money in dental school, learning how to grow capital and comparing dental education in Canada vs Ireland. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Nov 14, 2022 • 35min
12 - Trading and Investing Explained (Camillo Longo)
Camillo is a business-focused fourth-year dental student studying in Belfast, Ireland. In this series of podcasts, we talk about finding ways to make money in dental school, learning how to grow capital and comparing dental education in Canada vs Ireland. Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.


