February 11, 2026
6PM EST
Zoom
Course Code: 010 - Basic Sciences - Emerging Technology

About the Course:
This continuing education course explores how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical dentistry, from diagnostic imaging and treatment planning to operational analytics and patient engagement. Participants will gain insight into current FDA-cleared dental AI technologies, data governance and ethics, and the integration of AI into everyday workflows. The session will highlight real-world case studies demonstrating improved diagnostic accuracy, standardization, and patient trust. Emerging trends—such as predictive analytics, multi-modal data fusion, and clinical decision support—will be discussed alongside regulatory updates and implementation strategies, helping dental professionals navigate and adapt to the rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape.

By the end of this one-hour course, participants will be able to:

- Describe the core categories of FDA-cleared dental AI technologies and explain how they are used in diagnostic imaging, clinical decision support, and patient communication.

- Evaluate the impact of AI-assisted diagnostics on accuracy, standardization, and treatment acceptance, using real-world case studies from contemporary dental practice.

- Identify key principles of data governance, transparency, and AI ethics relevant to dental settings, including clinician oversight, patient data protection, and responsible model adoption.

- Integrate AI tools into existing clinical workflows by recognizing best-practice strategies for implementation, calibration, team training, and change management within group and solo practice environments.

- Assess emerging trends in dental AI—including predictive analytics, multimodal data fusion, and operational intelligence—and anticipate how these innovations may influence clinical care, documentation, and patient outcomes over the next five years.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Gordon Barfield is a leading expert on dental artificial intelligence. He spent 33 years as a practicing dentist and then orthodontist — treating patients everywhere from his own private practices to the US Air Force. Today, Dr. Barfield serves as Senior Clinical Manager at Overjet, the world-leader in dental AI, where he plays a critical role in both developing the company’s technology and educating oral health leaders. He earned his D.D.S. degree from The University of North Carolina, and completed his certification and residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Nevada, and is currently completing the Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University.