Illinois Dental Hygienists Association upcoming events

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry (16 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

IIDha's south suburban/chicago component presents

artificial intelligence in dentistry

Summary

AI is no longer the future. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of dentistry. This 1.5 CE course explores practical applications of AI in dental practice, including clinical decision-making, patient communication, workflow efficiency, imaging, and documentation. Learn how emerging technologies can enhance patient care, improve productivity, and prepare dental professionals for the rapidly evolving future of oral healthcare. Whether you're new to AI or looking to understand its role in dentistry better, this course will provide valuable insights you can apply in practice.

Learning Objectives

Define Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Understand the current capabilities of dental artificial intelligence (AI)
Recognize dental AI and its ethical and legal considerations
Understand how to select the proper AI for various cases
Identify ways dental AI can impact patient care and daily clinic operations
Understand how increasing dental assessments with AI may impact diagnosis and insurance reimbursement
Learn how to properly communicate dental AI findings with patients and how these findings will improve the overall patient experience

Sponsor the IDHA 2026 Annual Session & General Assembly! (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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Questions? Please email IDHA's Association Manager Ryan Anderson at mail@idha.net

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly

When: Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2026

Where: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Registration: Register at https://cezoom.com/conferences/2026-idha-annual-session-general-assembly-c92h

Want More Info? Visit the Annual Session landing page at https://www.idha.net/2026AnnualSession