Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Patient Care

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry:  Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Patient Care

2 CEU’s

Attend this class by Live Webinar or Attend at our School

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define artificial intelligence and explain its current applications within dental practice.

2. Identify how AI-assisted technologies are used in radiographic interpretation, caries detection, periodontal evaluation, and treatment planning.

3. Discuss the benefits and limitations of AI as a clinical decision-support tool in dentistry.

4. Recognize ethical, legal, and patient privacy considerations associated with the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

5. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and their potential impact on future dental diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the way healthcare professionals access information, analyze data, and make clinical decisions. While AI technology has existed for decades, the recent emergence of platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and specialized dental AI software has brought these powerful tools into everyday practice.

This two-hour continuing education program provides an introduction to the growing role of artificial intelligence in dentistry. Participants will explore how AI is being integrated into diagnostic imaging, caries detection, periodontal assessment, endodontic treatment planning, orthodontic analysis, and oral surgery applications. The course will review current AI-powered technologies that assist clinicians in identifying pathology, measuring anatomical structures, interpreting radiographs, and enhancing clinical decision-making.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the capabilities, benefits, limitations, ethical considerations, and future implications of AI in dental practice. Through real-world examples and demonstrations of current technologies, participants will discover how AI can serve as a valuable adjunct to improve diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman

Dr. Marc Goldman completed his BS degree at The American University in Washington, DC in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The New York University College of Dentistry in 1979.  Dr. Goldman then completed his certificate in Periodontics at Rutgers University Dental School (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School) in 1982.  Dr. Goldman is active in the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology,  New Jersey Society of Periodontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ where he oversees the periodontal training of the General Practice Residents.  He has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Periodontics and Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association.  He lectures nationally

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

• You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e.  Zoom).
• To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• A webcam so the teacher can see you
• Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
• Instructors may call on participants.
• To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
• You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.

The teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.

DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.

The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.  No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.