Today, we sit down with Dr. Shouvik Ponnusamy, co-founder of Neva Dental Specialities and founder of Toothsome. The discussion delves into the challenges and innovations in dental care, particularly focusing on the inefficiencies of the current insurance system and the potential for direct care models to improve patient access and outcomes. Dr Ponnusamy shares his journey and insights into building a practice that emphasizes technology and human connection, aiming to disrupt traditional systems and enhance the patient-provider relationship. The episode also touches on broader themes of work ethic, impact, and the evolving landscape of healthcare and technology.