Technology

This presentation was part of ADA SmileCon 2021.

Overview
AI is transforming dentistry, and the rapid pace of technological development will only accelerate and influence the delivery of dental care. This panel discussion from ADA SmileCon 2021 will introduce you to the many ways AI technology can aid in the diagnosis and identification of dental disease and how it is currently being applied to the clinical and business sides of dentistry. This session assembles a diverse group of dentists to explore the current and future issues related to widescale adoption and use of AI in dentistry. This cross-disciplinary panel of leaders, with perspectives from private dental practice, AI companies, educators, and dental insurance will provide their perspectives on this fast-changing technology.

Moderator: Robert Faiella, DMD, MMSc

Panelists:
Aruna Ramesh, DMD
Christopher Smiley, DDS
Kyle G. Stanley, DDS
Gregory G. Zeller, DDS, MS

Learning Objectives:
• Introduce disciplines of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, cognitive computing, computer vision, and natural language processing
• Identify and address important clinical and business applications that could be transformative to dental practices – today and in the next five years
• Offer an overview of how AI will influence medical/dental integration, insurance adjudication and claims processing
• Explore the implications of AI on population health, integration of healthcare, issues relating to insurance, patient privacy and more

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Moving from paper to a digital chart.
2. Ways to reduce paper in the office.
3. Effective paper chart retirement.
4. Recipe for going from paper to chartless.
5. Effective backup strategies.
   

Abstract:

Are you interested in taking your office paperless but aren’t sure of the steps you need to take? Would you like to incorporate more digital strategies into your everyday routine to decrease your stress and benefit your patients? Many offices are finding that a digital environment can be energizing for the team, invigorating for the doctors, and important for efficient patient care. Learn strategies for total integration of digital dentistry and digital records.  Dr. Flucke will cover all the necessary components and techniques of converting a paper based office to a digital one, including the high tech operatory.  Some of the topics covered include: backup strategies, conversion from paper to digital charts, digital radiography, digital operatory layout, digital patient registration, digital record keeping, efficiency and organizational advantages, and more. Dr. Flucke will discuss all of these topics with the experience of an in the trenches practitioner who daily uses every piece of technology that he will share.

Outline:

Case Pages

1. Video Presentation
2. Examination
   

Learning Objectives:

Abstract:

Learn about many technologies that can improve your efficiency and patient care about digital operatories and high tech devices to improve patient outcomes.  However, there are many pieces of the “technology puzzle” and not all require a huge investment in financial resources or staff training. Dr. Flucke will cover different products to decrease your stress level while raising your quality of care.

Outline:

Case Pages

1. Video Presentation
2. Examination