In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr Jesse Green welcomes a special guest, Max Ganhewa, for a fascinating and future-focused conversation. Known for pushing boundaries in clinical practice and innovation, Max brings a unique perspective on how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is rapidly reshaping the dental industry. Together, they explore the new possibilities, challenges, and opportunities AI offers for dentists ready to embrace change.

Max shares practical insights on how AI is already being used in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient communication, and what it means for the day-to-day running of a practice. Max and Jesse discuss how dentists can stay ahead of the curve, why mindset matters when it comes to adapting to new technologies, and what steps practices can take today to future-proof their businesses. It’s a lively, down-to-earth discussion filled with real-world examples and actionable takeaways.

Whether you're a practice owner looking to stay competitive or simply curious about what the future holds, this episode will give you valuable insights into the next frontier of dentistry. Tune in to hear how AI isn't just a tech trend … It's a tool for creating better outcomes for patients, teams, and your dental practice.

Max Ganhewa is a Melbourne-based general dentist and the founder of Dental on Flinders. Since graduating from the University of Otago in 2007, he has cultivated a diverse clinical career spanning both rural and metropolitan settings. In 2020, Max co-founded CoTreat AI, a pioneering platform designed to enhance dental treatment planning and streamline practice workflows through artificial intelligence. CoTreat AI aims to assist dental professionals by automating routine tasks, improving diagnostic accuracy, and facilitating evidence-based decision-making, thereby allowing practitioners to focus more on patient care.

• [05:37] - How to get hooked on using AI within your practice
• [09:19]-  There's profitable work just sitting within your current patients that you are not aware of. How AI can identify revenue opportunities
• [14:37] - Let AI search for the ‘diamonds of opportunity’ for you and your team to identify with your patients
• [19:14] - How to create a compelling reason for a patient to return
• [27:41] - The future of AI and dentistry.

• Sign up to cotreat.ai and enter this code: SAVVY25 to receive your first month free!
• Visit CoTreat website
• Connect with Dr Max Ganhewa on LinkedIn
• Connect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn

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