Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: Integrating Innovation into Practice

Webinar Description:

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a level of maturity where the key question is no longer how powerful the technology is, but how to effectively adopt and integrate it into dental practice.

This webinar focuses on the practical realities of implementing AI in the dental office. Participants will explore the four major domains of AI in dentistry, including diagnostic, predictive, operational, and professional applications, and how each can create value across clinical care and practice management.

A central theme is the role of calibrated trust in enabling effective human AI collaboration. Rather than over relying on or underutilizing AI, dental professionals must learn to use these tools in a balanced and informed way to enhance decision making while maintaining clinical judgment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate the four main categories of AI in dentistry including diagnostic, predictive, operational, and professional applications.
2. Identify practical use cases for AI integration within the dental office, from clinical care to workflow optimization.
3. Implement strategies for effective AI adoption by aligning technology with practice needs and patient care goals.
4. Apply principles of calibrated trust to support effective human AI collaboration without compromising clinical judgment.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Thomas Nguyen is an Associate Professor and board-certified periodontist with over 16 years of clinical experience and a decade of academic leadership. He has held prominent faculty positions at leading institutions in both Canada and the United States, including Harvard and McGill, where he currently serves as Director of Continuing Dental Education and Associate Director of the Division of Periodontics.

He has contributed significantly to the field of periodontology through research, textbook authorship, and lectures delivered at international conferences. A Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists, Dr. Nguyen is also a recipient of the Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. His work has earned recognition from both national and international organizations for its clinical and academic excellence.

Beyond his academic and clinical roles, Dr. Nguyen holds an Executive MBA from McGill–HEC Montréal, where his thesis explored the optimization of human–AI collaboration in healthcare and dentistry. In 2024, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, representing the Montreal region. He also serves as Director of Strategy and Innovation at Divocco Group, a healthcare innovation firm dedicated to bridging emerging technologies with clinical practice.

Registration Deadline:
Closes at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2026.