This intensive 3-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern dentistry. Participants will explore practical applications of AI across clinical, administrative, and communication domains. The course will demystify AI technologies, showcasing how they can enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline administrative tasks, improve patient communication, and create significant time-saving efficiencies. By the end of this course, attendees will gain actionable insights into integrating AI into their practice to elevate patient care and optimize operational workflows.
Course Structure:
- Part 1: Clinical Applications of AI (1 Hour)
- Focus on AI-powered diagnostic tools, including radiographic analysis, caries detection, and periodontal assessment.
- Exploration of AI in treatment planning, surgical guidance, and personalised dentistry.
- Part 2: Administrative and Communication Efficiency (1 Hour)
- Examination of AI for appointment scheduling, patient record management, and insurance claim processing.
- Discussion of AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants for enhanced patient communication and support.
- Part 3: Time-Saving AI Strategies and Implementation (1 Hour)
- Practical demonstrations of AI for automating repetitive tasks and optimising practice workflows.
- Guidance on selecting and integrating AI solutions, considering cost-effectiveness and user-friendliness.
- Q&A and discussion.
Learning Outcomes:
Overall Course Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of AI and its relevance to the dental industry.
- Identify and evaluate various AI applications in clinical, administrative, and communication settings.
- Develop strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance practice efficiency and patient care.
- Recognise the potential of AI to save time and reduce administrative burden.
Specific Learning Outcomes:
Part 1: Clinical Applications of AI:
- Participants will be able to describe how AI enhances radiographic analysis and diagnostic accuracy.
- Participants will be able to identify AI tools for caries detection and periodontal assessment.
- Participants will understand the role of AI in personalised treatment planning and surgical guidance.
- Participants will be able to discuss the benefits and limitations of AI clinical tools.
Part 2: Administrative and Communication Efficiency:
- Participants will be able to explain how AI streamlines appointment scheduling and patient record management.
- Participants will be able to discuss the use of AI for automated insurance claim processing.
- Participants will be able to describe the benefits of AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants for patient communication.
- Participants will gain an understanding of how AI can improve patient satisfaction through improved communication.
Part 3: Time-Saving AI Strategies and Implementation:
- Participants will be able to identify repetitive tasks that can be automated using AI.
- Participants will be able to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and user-friendliness of different AI solutions.
- Participants will be able to develop a plan for integrating AI tools into their dental practice.
- Participants will be able to understand the importance of data security and patient privacy when using AI.