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AI in Clinical Dentistry: Where We Are Today and How the Future of Care Is Taking Shape
Educational Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least three current clinical applications of AI in dental diagnosis and patient communication.
- Explain how AI supports clinical decision-making while maintaining provider autonomy.
- Evaluate workflow areas where AI can improve efficiency in exams and treatment planning.
- Discuss how AI-enhanced visual tools contribute to improved patient understanding and trust.
Abstract
Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in dentistry — it is actively supporting clinical decision-making, improving diagnostic visibility, and enhancing patient communication.
This course explores the current state of AI in clinical dentistry, focusing on how it is being applied today to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, improve workflow efficiency, and build patient trust.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI functions as a clinical support tool, not a replacement for provider judgment, and how its role is expected to expand in the coming years. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for evaluating AI solutions, integrating them into daily practice, and preparing for the evolving standard of care.
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Author Bio
Zarah Ali, DMD, MBA
Zarah Ali is the Director of Strategy & Growth at VideaHealth, an AI company transforming how dentists diagnose and deliver care. In her role, she leads enterprise strategy and partnerships with large dental organizations. Her work focuses on scaling VideaAI across clinical and operational workflows, aligning product expansion with customer demand, and helping dentists drive more consistent diagnostics, stronger patient trust, and measurable performance improvement.
Zarah began her career as a general dentist, practicing for four years outside of Boston after earning her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2015. Driven by a desire to make a broader impact on oral healthcare, she went on to pursue an MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management, where she focused on healthcare strategy and innovation.
Before joining VideaHealth, Zarah was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising organizations across the dental ecosystem- from private practices to insurers and distributors -on growth, operations, and technology adoption. Today, she combines her clinical background and business expertise to help dentists harness the power of AI to deliver smarter, more patient-centered care.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of videahealth. Zarah Ali, DMD, MBA is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, videahealth. Zarah Ali, DMD, MBA may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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