AI for Dental Professionals: Transforming Patient Care and Clinical Confidence
Thursday, January 29, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
478TL
Room:
MCEC Exhibit Floor Classroom G
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 the basics of the recent AI hype, how these tools work, common failure modes, and what to consider for privacy and accuracy
- Learn where AI fits today in hygiene and clinical workflows (and where it doesn’t)
- Discover practical ways to use AI for clearer patient communication without losing trust or tone
- Identify low-risk, high-value uses for AI in documentation and patient education, with quality checks
The Annie grant has been applied to this course.
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