Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing dentistry by providing dentists and their teams with critical clinical and business insights. Early adopters of AI are positioning their practices for success in an ever-evolving industry, where patient demand for new technologies is rising, and new dentists are being introduced to these capabilities from the beginning of their career. Join us to discover how AI analyzes radiographs and your existing data to deliver quantifiable visualizations and actionable insights that aid in diagnosis, streamline operations, and enhance patient education. See for yourself how Overjet's easy to understand findings improve communication between doctor and patient, elevate case presentations, and boost treatment acceptance, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
Course Objectives
Understand how AI works and how to incorporate it into chart preps, team meetings, chairside decision-making, and patient communication.
Review case studies to see how AI enhances clinical decision-making, elevates clinical consistency, and reduces decision fatigue.
Learn how AI provides evidence-supported documentation that can increase insurance claim approvals and how insurance companies are using artificial intelligence, too.
Discover what’s coming next as dentists harness big data and predictive analytics to provide better care
Gordon Barfield, DDS
Dr. Barfield attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia attaining the B.S. degree, with concentrations in biology and chemistry. He earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree with highest honors from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including being named the William Kramer award recipient. After his dental training, he entered active service in the United States Air Force and attended the Comprehensive General Dentistry residency at USAF Strategic Hospital Barksdale. After completion of the active service tour, he entered the group private practice of family dentistry in his hometown of Salem, Virginia where he practiced comprehensive dentistry for over fifteen years. He returned to academic training and completed the certification and residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Nevada. While practicing orthodontics in Atlanta for the last 12 years, Dr. Barfield developed the “Duo Aligners” customized clear aligner appliance system. The system has been used to successfully treat thousands of orthodontic patients from the ages of 8 to 80 with a host of orthodontic needs. An avid supporter of technology, Dr. Barfield has been an early adopter of the most transformative innovations in dentistry. Dr. Barfield has owned and operated solo and group dental and orthodontic practices throughout his career, and most recently practiced with his wife, Dr. Maria Lewis. He has recently exited the ownership role with the sale of his practices but maintains his passion for assisting people from all walks of life attain dental health through technology, education, and advocacy. He is a member of The American Dental Association, The American Association of Orthodontists, University of North Carolina Dentistry lifetime member, Georgia Dental Association, Georgia Association of Orthodontists, The Hinman Society, Fifth District Dental Society, and the Smiles Change Lives Foundation.