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Dental AI is becoming a priority in 2024 due to advancements in technology and market demand. The technology has been developed over several years and has reached a pivotal moment in terms of compute capability, models, and data accessibility. Dental AI offers measurable clinical results and financial ROI, making it a valuable tool for dental practices. The adoption of dental AI is expected to increase rapidly, with the majority of dental practices in the US and worldwide incorporating the technology by the end of next year.

During a recent conversation with Videa Health CEO Florian Hillen, a trailblazer in dental AI, and Dr. Timothy Quirt, a seasoned clinician, advocate for technological advancement in dentistry and senior vice president for Heartland Dental, we discussed the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future of the profession.

In this episode that is the second in a six-part series, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices. He emphasizes the need to create the right internal environment, which includes having a clear vision, mission, and culture. Dr. Levin explains that vision is where the practice wants to go, mission is the purpose of the practice, and culture is the behavior and attitude within the practice. He highlights the importance of having a culture of positivity and creating an environment where team members want to be. Dr. Levin also addresses the concern of dentists who may not naturally possess the skills to create a positive culture and provides practical advice on how to transform the culture.

In this episode that kicks off a six-part series on staff shortages, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the current state of staffing in dentistry, highlighting the crisis and confusion that dentists and office managers are facing. He emphasizes the importance of keeping and training existing staff to avoid the challenges of recruiting and hiring. Dr. Levin identifies five factors contributing to the staffing crisis, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, a shortage of available staff, the increasing complexity of dental practice, rising staffing compensation, and limited growth opportunities in the field. He also discusses the challenges of hiring and the potential impact of AI on staffing in the future.

In this conversation, editor in chief Kevin Henry and author Kim McCleskey discuss the dental consolidation wave and what entrepreneurs need to know. They emphasize the sense of urgency for dentists to consider selling their practices to a DSO or a group, as the options may change in the next few years. They also highlight the importance of treating a dental practice like a business and understanding its profitability and value. Kim provides insights on the steps dentists can take, such as consulting with a CPA or engaging with a practice valuation company like PTS. They also discuss the various options available for dentists who don't want to join or sell to a DSO.

Read her article at https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-business/dso/article/15667122/halfway-through-the-dental-consolidation-wave-heres-what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know

Dr. Juan Yepes discusses his role as a teacher and the importance of education in dentistry. He explains how Dr. Bicuspid serves as a platform for teaching and keeping dental professionals updated on various pathologies and conditions. Dr. Yepes emphasizes the need for collaboration between different dental specialties, such as orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and oral and maxillofacial pathology. He also highlights the importance of communication and teamwork in providing the best care for patients.

Takeaways

Collaboration between different dental specialties is crucial for providing comprehensive care to patients.

Orthodontists play a key role in identifying and referring unusual pathologies through radiographs.

Oral and maxillofacial radiologists and pathologists are essential members of the dental community.

Effective communication and teamwork are necessary for delivering the best possible care to patients.

Note: You can see the case discussed in this podcast here ... https://my.drbicuspid.com/cases/17-year-old-boy-with-several-missing-teeth/

Sameer Bhasin, vice president of alliances for CareCredit, joins DrBicuspid.com editor in chief Kevin Henry to discuss the latest In Synch Consumer Monthly Tracker numbers and what the data compiled by Synchrony Financial means for dentists and dental practices.

What numbers do you need to know? We talk about that here.

In this episode, Kevin Henry interviews Nick Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Candid, about the importance of orthodontics in overall oral health and the transition from a direct-to-consumer to a direct-to-dentist model. They discuss the significance of being decisive as a leader and how to get team buy-in for decisions. Nick shares his entrepreneur mindset and emphasizes the importance of starting with price and understanding willingness to pay. He also highlights the value of a think tank for leadership and the importance of differentiating the brand and building trust.

Learn more at https://www.candidco.com.

In this episode, DrBicuspid's Kevin Henry interviews Daniel Weinstein, CEO and co-founder of Lura Health, a medical device and health monitoring company. Daniel shares his background in engineering and how it led him to dentistry. Lura Health aims to transform health monitoring by providing continuous monitoring of oral health markers through saliva. The company's vision is to fill the gap in managing patients' health trajectories between dental visits. Daniel emphasizes the importance of failure and flexibility in entrepreneurship and highlights the role of Cellerant Consulting in advancing Lura Health. He also discusses the challenges of developing a small, wearable sensor for dental applications. Learn more at https://www.lurahealth.com.

In this episode recorded live at Chicago Midwinter, editor-in-chief Kevin Henry sits down with Mouthwatch CEO and founder Brant Herman to discuss teledentistry and telehealth and where the technology currently stands in terms of helping patients and dental practices. From AI to Capitol Hill, this wide-ranging conversation brings you the latest updates on this technology.

In this episode recorded during the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Dr. Jeff Dalin discusses the growth of Give Kids A Smile and the lives impacted through this philanthropic effort. In 2002, Dr. Dalin and B. Ray Storm, D.D.S, held the first Give Kids A Smile event in St. Louis, which then evolved into a nationwide program in 2003, officially launched by the ADA.