AI for Dental Professionals: Transforming Patient Care and Clinical Confidence
Thursday, January 29, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
478TL
Credits:
2
CE Hours
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how dental professionals assess, diagnose, and communicate with patients. This course breaks down the practical applications of AI in hygiene and clinical workflows – how it can help improve diagnostic consistency, enhance patient education, and reduce burnout through better efficiency. The instructor will share real-world examples of how to support hygienists and clinical teams to work more collaboratively and confidently. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into their day-to-day workflow without losing the human touch that defines dentistry.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Understand how AI supports hygiene and clinical decision-making
- Explore how AI enhances communication and trust with patients
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools for documentation and education
- Gain insight into how technology reduces stress and increases accuracy in patient care
The Trust AI grant has been applied to this course.
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