SP-24 Leveraging AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Tools in Endodontic Education

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Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely discussed as one of the most significant disruptors of current times. While the use of generative AI, such as Chat GPT, has been a hot topic in education, other applications of AI have substantially impacted the dental industry as well. Clinical decision support tools, such as Overjet, analyze digital images to identify periapical radiolucencies, caries, and bone levels. This session will present a dental school’s experience using an AI-powered clinical decision support tool in a comprehensive clinical care model to improve the identification of endodontic lesions, optimize patient flow, and impact educational outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into the practical application of these tools, potential challenges, and benefits, ultimately aiming to elevate the quality of endodontic education and patient care.

Learning Objectives:  

  • Describe the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its relevance to endodontic practice.
  • Identify the functionalities and capabilities of Overjet as a clinical decision support tool in endodontics.
  • Apply strategies for leveraging AI technologies in endodontic curricula to enhance student learning and clinical outcomes.

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SP-24 Leveraging AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Tools in Endodontic Education
Recorded 04/01/2025  |  45 minutes
Recorded 04/01/2025  |  45 minutes
Evaluation
8 Questions
CE Test
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Certificate
0.75 CE credits  |  Certificate available
0.75 CE credits  |  Certificate available

Keith R. Boyer, D.D.S

Dr. Keith Boyer is an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and a Diplomate and Director of the American Board of Endodontics. He received his D.D.S. from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and his specialty certificate in endodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. After residency he practiced endodontics in Philadelphia while teaching at the university. He has also practiced in California. He was drawn back into the academic environment because of his desire for continuous learning and to share that knowledge with colleagues and future dentists. He has been teaching clinical and pre-clinical endodontics full-time at WesternU since 2013. Dr. Boyer has given presentations locally and nationally and published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Speaker Disclosure

I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.

Alexander Lee, D.M.D.

Dr. Lee is a General Dentist, Professor, and the Assistant Dean for Dental Informatics at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (WesternU). His primary role is to design and develop innovations to increase the efficiency of educational and clinical operations. His current research interests focus on artificial intelligence, mixed reality, the cognitive science for learning, and formative assessments.  He is a regular contributor to the Journal of the California Dental Association and the Journal of Dental Education. Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and is an active member of the American Dental Education Association where he is a member of the Policy and Research Advisory Committee. He is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a fellow of the American College of Dentists, and an alumnus of the ADEA Leadership Institute.

Speaker Disclosure 

I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.