The Diagnostic Gap in Dentistry

Overjet - Wardah Inam

Today’s guest is Wardah Inam, Founder & CEO of Overjet, who began her career with a PhD at MIT and is bringing that research into healthcare to rethink how dental diagnostics are done.

In this episode, we explore why diagnostics in dentistry have historically been inconsistent and how variation across providers impacts both trust and outcomes. We discuss how turning X-rays into measurable data can shift care from subjective interpretation to more standardized decision-making. We also dive into the operational side of healthcare—how documentation, insurance, and administrative workflows shape what care actually gets delivered. Finally, we look ahead to a future where diagnostics are continuous, transparent, and integrated into broader health, rather than something patients only encounter when something goes wrong.