In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to reveal his latest project, Dentistry 3.0. He explains what this new model of care is, why you need to get on board, and the future of dentistry as technology and AI rapidly evolves in this space. To learn how to stay ahead of the curve with Dentistry 3.0, listen to Episode 855 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Dr. Coachman:

• Join Dr. Coachman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christiancoachman
• Follow Dr. Coachman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscoachman
• Learn more about Digital Smile Design: https://digitalsmiledesign.com
• Listen to Dr. Coachman’s podcast, Coffee Break with Coachman: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ADCrWhqsUKbHmZtkhhgoB
• Register for DSD Residency 1 On Demand: https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-residency-1-on-demand
• Register for Dr. John Kois and Dr. Coachman’s Optimizing Clinical Outcomes course (March 20-21, 2025): https://www.koiscenter.com/optimizing-clinical-outcomes

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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 855: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Read Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/outlive

Main Takeaways:

• Dentistry 2.0 is the gold standard. But we can do better with 3.0.
• If you haven't already, start leveraging AI. It is the future of dentistry.
• Don't be scared of AI. Using it will free up time for you and your team.
• Customized dentistry is the future. Stop with the cookie-cutter approach.
• A 3.0 dentist cares about more than pretty teeth. Focus on whole-body health.
• Humans are limited by human skills. Start leveraging technology to fill the gaps.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:24 Dentistry 3.0, explained.

10:50 The dental tech startup landscape.

13:11 Differences between Dentistry 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0.

18:35 The importance of customized dentistry.

23:44 Dentistry 3.0 is about more than aesthetics.

26:39 AI and the future of dentistry.

33:50 Final thoughts.

41:12 The upcoming Coachman-Kois event.

Dr. Christian Coachman Bio:

Combining his advanced skills, experience, and technology solutions, Dr. Christian Coachman pioneered the Digital Smile Design methodology and founded Digital Smile Design company (DSD). Since its inception, thousands of dentists worldwide have attended DSD courses and workshops, such as the renowned DSD Residency program.

Dr. Coachman is the developer of worldwide, well-known concepts such as the Digital Smile Design, the Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration, the Digital Planning Center, Emotional Dentistry, Interdisciplinary Treatment Simulation, and Digital Smile Donator. He regularly consults for dental industry companies, developing products, implementing concepts, and marketing strategies, such as the Facially Driven Digital Orthodontic Workflow developed in collaboration with Invisalign, Align Technology.