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AI in the Dental Practice: Practical Applications

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and practice operations. Learn to evaluate, implement, and integrate AI tools into your daily workflow.

Dr. Yuki Tanaka

DDS, PhD · Tokyo Medical and Dental University

3 CE Credits
3 hours
4 Chapters
16 Lessons
Beginner
artificial intelligencemachine learningdiagnosticsautomation

Course Curriculum

1

AI Fundamentals for Dentists

4 lessons

  • 1
    Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning Explained
  • 2
    How AI Reads Dental Radiographs
  • 3
    FDA Clearance & Regulatory Landscape
  • 4
    Evaluating AI Claims & Evidence
2

Diagnostic AI Applications

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Caries Detection AI Tools
  • 2
    Periodontal Bone Loss Assessment
  • 3
    Pathology Identification Systems
  • 4
    Orthodontic Analysis & Ceph Tracing
  • Chapter Quiz
3

Treatment Planning AI

4 lessons

  • 1
    AI-Assisted Implant Planning
  • 2
    Smile Design & Digital Wax-Up AI
  • 3
    Predictive Analytics for Outcomes
  • 4
    Patient Communication with AI Visuals
4

Practice Operations AI

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Scheduling Optimization
  • 2
    Insurance Verification Automation
  • 3
    Patient Communication Bots
  • 4
    Revenue Cycle AI Tools
  • Chapter Quiz
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CE Credits3
Duration3 hours
Chapters4
Total Lessons16
Quizzes2
LevelBeginner

What You'll Learn

  • AI Fundamentals for Dentists
  • Diagnostic AI Applications
  • Treatment Planning AI
  • Practice Operations AI

Your Instructor

Dr. Yuki Tanaka

DDS, PhD

Research Director, Digital Dentistry Lab

Dr. Tanaka is a pioneer in intraoral scanning technology and digital impression accuracy research. His laboratory has published groundbreaking comparative studies on digital versus conventional workflows that have influenced clinical protocols worldwide. He holds multiple patents related to optical scanning technology for dental applications.