AI for Dental Practices: What Works Now & What Delivers ROI
Saturday, January 30, 2027
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Course Code:
842SL
Credits:
2
CE Hours
NO CHARGE — REGISTRATION REQUIRED
In this course, attendees will learn how artificial intelligence is being used in dental practice operations and how to evaluate potential applications objectively. The session will examine common AI use cases involving communication, scheduling, documentation, administrative workflows, and practice efficiency without promoting specific products or vendors. Attendees will learn how to assess potential benefits, limitations, privacy risks, cybersecurity concerns, and HIPAA considerations. The course will also provide a practical framework for responsible AI adoption, staff education, and measuring operational results.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Identify common applications of artificial intelligence in dental practice operations
- Describe potential benefits and limitations of AI in areas such as communication, scheduling, documentation, and administrative workflows
- Compare AI use cases based on value, complexity, risk, and appropriateness
- Evaluate AI applications for privacy, cybersecurity, data handling, and HIPAA
- Recognize risks associated with entering sensitive information into AI systems
- Explain the importance of policies, staff education, and oversight
- Apply a structured framework to evaluate whether an AI use case is appropriate
- Measure the operational impact of an AI initiative
The Veritaz IT Solutions grant has been applied to this course.
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