A Tale of Two Hygienists

554 AI in Dental Hygiene: Tool, Threat, or Teammate?

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Show Notes

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and dental hygiene. From clinical decision-making to education and patient care, the conversation examines where AI can help, where it creates new challenges, and why human judgment remains essential.

 

In this episode we talked about:

 

How AI is currently being used in dentistry and dental hygiene

 

Opportunities AI may create for clinicians, educators, students, and patients

 

Concerns surrounding ethics, overreliance, accuracy, privacy, and critical thinking

 

Whether AI should be viewed as a tool, a threat, or a collaborative teammate

 

The importance of human judgment, empathy, and patient connection in an increasingly digital environment

 

How educators can prepare students for AI-integrated practice settings

 

Practical ways clinicians can use AI responsibly and effectively

 

What the future of AI in dental hygiene might realistically look like

 

Resources:

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebayle/

 

Instagram: @saltcityhygi

 

Pearl: www.hellopearl.com

 

Pearl Case Studies and Guides: https://hellopearl.com/case-studies-guides

 

Contact the Hosts:

 

Jessica Atkinson: ja*******@*********2b.com

Dave Torres: dt*****@*********2b.com

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