Innovation and Cost of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice

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From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By: David Geck, D.D.S., M.S.; Steven Michalek, Esq.; and Corinne Jozwick, Esq. While algorithm‑driven automation and machine learning have quietly supported dental practices for years, the integration of artificial intelligence into dental practice management, patient communications, patient charting, diagnosis, and treatment is now at the center of innovation and professional …

Sometimes It’s OK to Work Harder, Not Smarter

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By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director From the 2024 Winter Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I logged into a Zoom meeting last month during the crazy end-of-year hustle. While attendee heads were popping up on the screen, a random chat message appeared that said, “Hi, I’m an AI assistant helping Tamara take notes for this meeting. I’ll also take …

Where Will You Be on This Spectrum?

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By Brett Kessler, D.D.S., ADA 14th District Trustee From the Summer 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association In 2014, I wrote an article for the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, “Who is John Galt? Disruptors in Dentistry.”  It won the runner up for the William J. Gies Editorial Award for the best editorial that year. In the article, …