The AI Advantage: Transforming Dental Practice in the Digital Age

Instructor: Dr. Peter Fritz

Course Description

1 Hour Course
AGD Code: 550

This comprehensive course introduces dentists to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in dental practice, with a special focus on data governance and privacy considerations. Participants will explore how AI technologies like machine learning and computer vision enhance diagnostic capabilities and practice management, while learning essential frameworks for responsible AI implementation. Through practical examples and case studies, the course addresses critical aspects of data protection, patient consent, and regulatory compliance, ensuring dentists can confidently integrate AI while maintaining professional standards and patient trust.

Course Outcomes and Learning Objectives:

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

Understand AI Fundamentals and Applications in Dentistry

Explain core AI concepts including machine learning, computer vision, and large language models
Identify practical applications of AI in diagnostic support, particularly in radiographic analysis
Evaluate AI tools for practice management and patient communication

Understand Data Governance and Privacy Principles

Implement robust data management protocols for AI integration
Design compliant patient consent processes for AI-assisted services
Develop strategies for protecting patient data in AI applications

Navigate Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

Apply current regulatory frameworks to AI implementation
Address transparency requirements in AI-assisted decision-making
Balance technological advancement with patient privacy rights

Dr. Peter Fritz

Dr. Peter Fritz is a certified specialist in periodontics and founder of an innovative periodontal practice in Fonthill, Ontario. His clinical expertise encompasses dental implant treatment, hard and soft tissue reconstruction, and the interdisciplinary advancement of long-term periodontal wellness. Since 2005, Dr. Fritz has lectured internationally and presented research at leading dental and scientific conferences worldwide, earning recognition for his contributions across both clinical and academic spheres. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Fritz brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to dentistry. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and dual law degrees from the University of Toronto. He is currently pursuing his fourth master's degree in blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Fritz chairs the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technology for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and serves as an AI consultant to several provincial dental regulatory bodies. He also maintains academic appointments at five universities, embodying his guiding principle: ‘Never stop learning, because the world around you never stops teaching.’

Note: Please note that this webinar will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording will not be available for later access.