Farid Fadaie, CEO of Viva AI, leverages his tech expertise and dental industry experience to revolutionize practice management through AI, enhancing efficiency and patient care in dental offices.
Farid Fadaie is the CEO of Viva AI, a groundbreaking company focused on automating the administrative functions of dental offices to enhance efficiency and patient care. With a robust background in both technology and the dental industry, Farid has a proven track record of creating transformative solutions that address real-world problems. Before founding Viva AI, Farid led several successful ventures, including the development of a software platform for a chain of dental offices that was eventually acquired. His deep understanding of AI, combined with his practical experience in the dental field, uniquely positions him to lead Viva AI in its mission to revolutionize dental practice management. Farid's leadership is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to improving the lives of dental professionals and their patients.
For more about Farid and his journey, you can visit his personal website at faridfadaie.com.
Parag R. Kachalia, DDS, is the Head of Clinical Practice at Overjet, where he collaborates closely with clinicians to anticipate the future needs of dental practice and helps guide product innovation. Prior to joining Overjet, he served as the Chief Clinical Officer at the Seattle Study Club.. He continues to practice restorative dentistry in his private practice in San Ramon, CA.
Dr. Kachalia's career includes being a tenured Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of Simulation, Technology, and Research at the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry. He has been honored to be recognized as one of the 32 most influential people in dentistry from 2021 to 2023. As a published author and global lecturer, he enjoys sharing his knowledge in areas such as adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental photography, CAD/CAM technology, fixed prosthodontics, erosion, digital diagnostics, and improving patient experiences.
Serving as a consultant for various dental materials and technology companies, Dr. Kachalia contributes to product development with a forward-thinking approach. He is often interviewed for his insights into the future of dentistry, a subject he is passionate about.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kachalia has valued his dual roles in clinical practice and academia, working alongside his wife, Dr. Charity Duncan-Kachalia. This blend of patient care and teaching has given him a well-rounded perspective, allowing him to draw from both worlds to better serve his patients and the dental community.
Ryan Williams is an established executive and recognized leader in his field, with over two decades of diverse experience across design engineering, product development, engineering leadership, IT leadership, business development, program management, product management, advanced research, data & analytics, digital experiences, software development, and regulatory compliance. Ryan currently serves as Vice President of Product Development and Technology at A-dec Inc., a global leader in dental equipment.
Amin Saberi is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, specializing in the design and analysis of algorithms with applications in economics, market design, and social networks. He is recognized for his innovative research, receiving honors like the Terman and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowships, and multiple best paper awards from top conferences.
Amin Saberi is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He received his B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests focus on the design and analysis of algorithms and their applications in economics, market design, and social networks. He is a recipient of the prestigious Terman Fellowship and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, along with several best paper awards from leading conferences such as the IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS), the ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA), the Conference on Web and Internet Economics (WINE), and the Test of Time Award at the ACM Conference on Economics and Computation (EC).
Amin was also the founding CEO and chairman of NovoEd Inc., a social learning platform used by universities, non-profits, and for-profit institutions to offer courses to hundreds of thousands of learners globally.
We’ve gathered the best experts from both AI and dentistry for this groundbreaking event. It’s truly refreshing to work with innovative researchers, talented CxOs, and senior developers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with artificial intelligence in dental care.
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