Dentally Live Recap: Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Job done! Finally, here's a short carousel compiled by Agustín Sánchez Durán showcasing our collaborative work on AI in dentistry. I hope you find it useful

Last month, we had the opportunity to join the DC Dental Society for an evening of learning and discussion around one of dentistry's fastest-evolving topics: AI in clinical practice. Jessica Klabak, DDS, MPH, discussed how clinicians can evaluate AI responsibly, understand FDA-cleared technology, integrate AI into everyday workflows, and ultimately improve diagnostic consistency, patient communication, and clinical decision-making - without compromising clinical autonomy. Thank you to the DC Dental Society for bringing together such an engaged group of dental professionals committed to shaping the future of patient care. Conversations like these are what move our industry forward. #DentalAI #ClinicalInnovation #ContinuingEducation #Videa #DentalTechnology

Everyone is talking about bringing AI into dental practices. But where do you actually start? Not with 15 different tools. Start with the areas where your team is already spending significant time, answering repetitive questions, handling patient communication, explaining insurance and fees, and supporting clinical workflows. Dr. Kathryn Alderman, EMBA suggests to start with these 3 AI agents: AI Voice & Communication Agent For calls, FAQs, scheduling and routine patient communication. Insurance & Fees Agent For answering common questions around coverage, estimates, fees and financial conversations. Diagnostic Support Agent For helping clinicians interpret information and support more efficient clinical workflows, while keeping clinical judgment where it belongs: with the dentist. The goal isn’t to replace your team. It’s to stop using valuable human time on work that technology can increasingly support. I broke down these three starting points in this carousel. If you could implement just ONE AI agent in your practice tomorrow, which would you choose: 1, 2 or 3? #DentalAI #Dentistry #DentalPractice #ArtificialIntelligence #DentalTechnology

Thank you for inviting me to the podcast about where dental practices should begin with AI. Here is the truth: Most dental practices do not need 15 more apps. - They need consolidation. - They need simplicity. - They need to stop paying for five platforms that each do 20% of the same job. Because more software and AI tools does not automatically create a smarter practice. Sometimes it just creates: - More logins. - More dashboards. - More duplicated work. - More team confusion. - And a much more expensive mess. My work is focused on helping dental practices turn disconnected software, underused features, and scattered AI tools into one clear, simplified, AI-supported workflow. We look at what you already have and ask: - What should stay? - What overlaps? - What are you paying for but not using? - What can be automated? - What can be consolidated? - What can save the team time and the practice money? - The goal is not to collect AI tools like souvenirs. The goal is: Fewer systems. Cleaner workflows. Lower costs. Better decisions. More profitability. AI should reduce complexity, not become another line item your team quietly resents. The best technology stack is not the biggest one. It is the one your team can actually use. Check out the podcast episode with Dr Andaleeb Zaidi. Learn more about how I help dental practices simplify their technology and build practical AI-supported workflows: https://lnkd.in/g8FCVWpU Dr. Kathryn Alderman, EMBA | AI Solutions for Businesses | B2AI Communication Strategist | Creator of Semantic XEO™ | AI Visibility | AI Business Knowledge Architecture

AI is transforming dentistry, but only if it's accessible to every practice. At Dentulu Pro, we believe AI should improve clinical decision making without adding complexity or unnecessary costs. Our platform brings together AI powered X ray analysis, disease risk scoring, imaging workflows, remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, and digital practice management in one connected ecosystem. The goal isn't to replace clinicians. It's to help dental professionals work more efficiently, detect issues earlier, and deliver better patient care. The future of dentistry is intelligent, connected, and built for practices of every size. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGCmqHUf #DentuluPro #DentalAI #DentalInnovation #DigitalDentistry #PracticeGrowth #Teledentistry #DentalTechnology #AIHealthcare

🚨 AI in dentistry just reached another milestone. Aspen Dental has expanded VideoHealth's AI platform across its entire network in the U.S. This isn't just another technology rollout. It's a clear sign that AI is becoming part of the day-to-day operations of modern dental practices—helping teams streamline workflows, improve patient communication, and create more efficient clinical experiences. The bigger takeaway? Technology alone doesn't transform a practice. The real advantage comes from combining AI with strong operational processes, trained teams, and an efficient Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) strategy. Practices that embrace innovation while optimizing their front office and billing operations will be better positioned to: ✅ Reduce administrative workload ✅ Improve patient experience ✅ Speed up reimbursements ✅ Increase operational efficiency ✅ Allow providers to spend more time focused on patient care AI isn't replacing people. It's helping great teams work smarter. The future of dentistry isn't just digital—it's intelligent. What role do you think AI will play in your dental practice over the next 2–3 years? #Dentistry #DentalAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DentalTechnology #RevenueCycleManagement #DentalPracticeManagement #HealthcareInnovation #DentalBilling #FutureOfDentistry #RCM

Watch what started from a simple LinkedIn conversation... A few months ago, I started a conversation with the wonderful Dr. Vivian Nzegbulem after connecting here on LinkedIn. She shared an idea she had for using AI to automate repetitive communication tasks in dentistry. What began as a conversation quickly evolved into brainstorming sessions, challenging ideas, and exploring what was truly possible. Fast forward to today, and Dental Amplify is here. One of the most exciting developments has been creating an AI replica of me that can guide patients through their SureSmile aligner journey… answering common questions, reinforcing instructions, and providing support whenever they need it. And that's only scratching the surface of what this technology can do. This is what excites me most about AI in dentistry. It's not about replacing people; it's about enhancing the patient experience, improving consistency, and giving clinicians more time to focus on patient care. I'm incredibly proud of Vivian for turning an idea into reality, and grateful to have played a small part in the journey. I genuinely believe we're only at the beginning of what's possible. Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation, one connection, and the willingness to explore an idea together. Here's to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of dentistry. https://dentalamplify.com #LinkedIn #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Dentistry #DentsplySironaSureSmile #Aligner #DigitalDentistry #PatientExperience #DentalAmplify #FutureOfDentistry #Collaboration

If you've been pitched AI for your dental practice/DSO in the last year, you already know the pattern: flawless demo, confident promises, and no clear answer on what happens when a payer changes the rules, a workflow hits an edge case, or the tool has to hold up across every location. That gap is exactly why most deployments underperform. This piece gives dental leaders a five-point checklist to pressure-test any vendor: accuracy, explainability, whether it adapts, whether it scales across locations, and whether HIPAA is real or just a line on a slide. DEO: The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization's guide breaks down the five questions that tell you which kind of AI you're really looking at. Click the link below to read the full guide. https://lnkd.in/gUec8_tj #DentalRCM #RevenueCycleManagement #DSO #DentalSoftware #AIinDentistry #DentalPracticeManagement #DentalIndustry #RevenueRecovery Kapil Shukla

Do you own a dental practice or a group practice. How do you keep track of claims and even then do you know 100% that you are collecting everything owed to you. Dental-X can be the best thing out there to help you keep track and free up some time for your staff to be doing something else. I know you have seen demos and many promises have been made. I assure you that if you can get a demo with Dental-X you will not be disappointed.

Six months into digging through the reality of the dental revenue cycle, and I'll be honest — it's been humbling. Here's what I've learned building our product and studying competitors: the model is maybe 10% of the problem. The real work is understanding messy data and how DSOs actually run, then building something adaptable, reliable, and consistent from location #1 to location #50. Because one wrong payment posted or one bad eligibility check hits the bottom line. Most AI in dentistry demos beautifully, then falls apart the moment it touches a real revenue cycle. The data backs it up: 80% of enterprise AI projects fail, and it's rarely the model's fault. It was built for a demo, not for the mess of payer rules and denied claims. Kapil Shukla lays out the five questions every practice should ask before picking an AI partner. Worth a read. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUec8_tj #DentalRCM #RevenueCycleManagement #AIinHealthcare #DSO #DentalIndustry #HealthTech #ProductManagement #RevenueRecovery