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Wine & Beer Reception & Light Dinner followed by Program & Group Discussions

* 2 CE Credit Lecture Hours *

Synposis: As artificial intelligence rapidly advances in dental technology, clinicians must understand both its capabilities and consequences. This course and its subsequent round table discussions will explore how AI is being created and setting parameters to analyze radiographs, photographs, and 3D digital records to aid in diagnosing dental and periodontal conditions. While these innovations promise enhanced precision, they also introduce ethical, legal, and regulatory complexities. We will examine how AI output should be ethically interpreted, implications of insurance companies relying on AI to determine claim status and reimbursement, and the risks and responsibilities surrounding HIPAA compliance. Additionally, we’ll discuss whether AI-generated diagnoses hold legal weight and how patient behavior and trust intersect with AI use. This interactive session will equip dental professionals with a framework to critically evaluate and responsibly implement AI technologies in practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the diagnostic capabilities and limitations of AI in dentistry.
• Evaluate ethical, legal, and HIPAA considerations in AI implementation.
• Identify how insurance use of AI and patient perspectives may impact care and reimbursement.
• To help guide creating office protocol and strategy for safe and thorough use and documentation.

About the Presenter: Dr. Scott Berman is a board-certified orthodontist with over three decades of clinical and leadership experience. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia at the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1990, followed by a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 1992 and practiced for over thirty years in Northern Virginia. Dr. Berman is deeply committed to organized dentistry and has held numerous leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. He served as President of the Virginia Dental Association (2021–22), Speaker of the VDA House of Delegates (2015–18), and currently serves as an ADA Delegate. Dr. Berman also served as NVDS President (2008–09) and chaired several key committees, including the Program and Legislative Committees. He is recognized as a Fellow of the VDA and the American College of Dentists (AGD). His professional affiliations include the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Virginia Association of Orthodontists, and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Cancellations for this live event must be received in writing 7 days prior to the program. No refunds are made for cancellations made beyond this time. Northern Virginia Dental Society is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by Virginia Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. NVDS designates the above activities for the number of continuing education credits listed above. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Approved PACE program provider, FAGD/MAGD credit 4/1/23 until 3/31/2027 ID#212489. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Dr. Scott Berman has no financial relations relevant to this course to disclose. While NVDS strives to present highly qualified speakers, it does not endorse any speaker content, products, or techniques, and makes no guarantees about the information shared in CE programs. Please contact Erin Matlock with questions at (703)642-5298 or ematlock@nvds.org.