AADOM LIVEcast: AI Designed for the Office Manager

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Video Description:

In 2022, we sat with the AADOM AI focus group to learn more about what our office managers needed and how they wanted to see AI help with their day-to-day workflow. At the annual AADOM meeting in Florida in 2023, we revealed the toolsets that we had built with the office managers in mind and the larger projects that we were committing to build that would aid in the daily insurance and claims responsibilities, thus saving countless hours every week. Join us as we explore where AI has come, and where it is going, and how not to get left behind in this massive technological revolution.

Course Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how AI is changing the jobs and daily functions of every member of the dental office
  • Explore how AI is playing a huge part in helping build confidence and trust with patients
  • Discover how AI can be leveraged to assist with the ongoing insurance claims and verification process

Transforming Dental Practice Management: The Role of Radiographic Artificial Intelligence

Mike Buckner
EVP of Revenue, Pearl

In the realm of dentistry, technological advancements are reshaping traditional practices, and radiographic Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing how dental practices function, from diagnosis to practice management, with profound implications for dental office managers.

Dentistry has long relied on conventional radiographic imaging for diagnosing oral health issues. However, manual analysis of these images can be time-consuming and error-prone. Radiographic AI addresses these challenges by leveraging machine learning algorithms to analyze images swiftly and accurately. By automating image analysis, AI algorithms assist in identifying subtle abnormalities and early signs of dental issues, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the risk of misdiagnosis. The rapid, consistent, accurate radiologic analysis provided by AI not only expedites the diagnostic process, allowing dentists to dedicate more time to patient care but also introduces entirely new clinically-informed methods for ensuring and elevating the operational efficiency of dental practices.

Let’s explore some of those methods and their impact on dental practice performance, specifically focusing on the role of AI in optimizing the morning huddle, identifying undiagnosed treatment opportunities, and streamlining insurance verification processes.

Optimizing the Morning Huddle

One area where radiographic AI can assist dental office managers is in scheduling morning huddles. These meetings are crucial for discussing patient cases, treatment plans, and practice goals for the day. With AI-generated insights readily available, dental office managers can prioritize patients who require immediate attention or have undiagnosed treatment needs. By efficiently organizing the morning huddle schedule based on AI recommendations, dental teams can ensure that critical cases are addressed promptly, leading to improved patient care and treatment outcomes.

Identifying Undiagnosed Treatments

Radiographic AI plays a pivotal role in identifying undiagnosed treatments, which may otherwise go unnoticed. By analyzing patient records and radiographic images, AI algorithms can flag cases where additional treatment may be necessary, such as untreated caries, periodontal disease, or other oral health issues. This proactive approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care and minimizes the risk of overlooked treatments.

Streamlining Insurance Verification

Radiographic Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing dental practice management by enhancing diagnostic capabilities, optimizing patient care, and streamlining administrative tasks. From scheduling morning huddles to identifying undiagnosed treatments and streamlining insurance verification processes, AI-driven technologies are empowering dental office managers to improve practice efficiency and patient outcomes. As radiographic AI continues to evolve, its potential to revolutionize dentistry and practice management is limitless, heralding a new era of innovation and excellence in oral healthcare.

To learn more about technology’s role in building trust among dental patients, download Pearl’s free ebook: Dental Patient Trust & Technology Survey

Learn about the presenter:

Mike Buckner has spent the last 12 years growing dental software technology companies that are designed to streamline office efficiency and increase overall production while elevating the standard of care for your patients. He led business development and partner strategy for Solutionreach, back when offices were just starting to text patients to confirm appointments. He then helped grow Dental Intelligence, focusing on providing valuable insights to practices allowing them to focus on vital key performance indicators to improve overall practice health. He then joined Weave while it was in its infancy, leading partnership growth strategies. His most recent endeavor finds him as the Executive Vice President of Revenue at Pearl, the first company to bring Artificial Intelligence into the dental space with comprehensive FDA clearance to assist clinicians and team members in reading and detecting pathologies in 2D X-rays