Seeing What Your Eye Can't

What if the biggest issues in dentistry are the ones you can’t see? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with renowned prosthodontist and innovator Cherilyn Sheets to discuss how new diagnostic technology is changing the future of dentistry. Cherilyn shares the story behind Interview and Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD), a science-based system designed to detect cracks, loose restorations, implant instability, and structural weaknesses before they become catastrophic problems. Dr. Tau and Cherilyn explore how this technology helps dentists improve diagnostics, increase patient trust, and boost case acceptance by showing patients issues that traditional imaging often misses. They also dive into the intersection of dentistry, engineering, AI, and preventive care, along with the journey of bringing a groundbreaking dental innovation to market. From early diagnosis to patient communication, this conversation highlights how modern dentistry is moving beyond what can simply be seen on an X-ray. What You’ll Learn -How Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD) works -Why traditional imaging can miss structural tooth problems -How Interview technology helps improve case acceptance -The role of AI and engineering in modern dental diagnostics -How dentists can identify cracks, loose crowns, and implant instability earlier -Why preventive intervention creates better patient outcomes -How Cherilyn Sheets helped develop and commercialize this technology -The importance of combining science, integrity, and innovation in dentistry — Key Takeaways 00:35 Introduction to Cherilyn Sheets and Interview Technology 03:09 What Interview Technology Actually Does 05:49 Who Benefits Most from QPD Diagnostics 07:59 How Technology Improves Case Acceptance 10:07 Understanding Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD) 14:07 Detecting Cracks, Stress, and Structural Problems Early 16:20 Comparing Interview to Other Diagnostic Technologies 17:31 Using QPD to Find Pain Sources Faster 18:10 Common Objections and Ease of Use in Practices 21:42 FDA Approval and Product Validation 23:50 The Story Behind the Technology’s Creation 29:23 Why Interview Complements X-Rays Instead of Replacing Them 30:24 Cherilyn’s Passion for Innovation and AI in Dentistry 31:16 Lightning Round Questions 38:10 Special Offer and How to Learn More About Interview 39:32 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up — Connect with Cherilyn Website: https://innerview.ai/ Email: [email protected] Organization: Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute (NCOFI) — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at: https://www.drlentau.com This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more at: https://www.dentalintel.com/ This podcast is sponsored by CallRail, call tracking & lead conversion software for dentists. Find out more at: https://www.callrail.com/ Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!