Dr. Ross Hartmann | Adopt AI to Your Practice: A Practical Field Guide for Dental Specialists

AI is no longer speculation. The data is in and the productivity gains are real. But most practices are stuck: they know they should be using AI, but they don’t know where to start, what’s safe, and what actually moves the needle. This session cuts through the hype and gives dental specialists a practical, no-jargon field guide to adopting AI in their practice. You’ll see real case studies (including healthcare-specific examples), learn a simple framework for finding your first high-impact AI win, and walk away with a clear picture of what’s possible today, what’s coming, and how to stay ahead of competitors who are already moving.

Objectives: 
1) Understand how AI is being used in healthcare and dental practices today, supported by real-world case studies with measurable ROI. 
2) Identify the highest-impact areas in their own practice where AI can save time, reduce costs, or improve patient experience. 
3) Apply a simple framework (the Momentum Cycle) to find quick AI wins without expensive pilots or technical expertise. 
4) Recognize the three stages of AI maturity and where their practice falls on the curve. 
5) Navigate AI governance, data privacy, and patient safety considerations specific to dental and healthcare settings.