Say ‘No Thanks’ to Hackers, ‘Ahh’ to Artificial Intelligence

With cyber-attacks on the rise across dentistry, what can you do to protect your patients

and practice from being another victim?

Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks that can affect individuals, organizations and communities. With the increase in data breaches, this part of the presentation will discuss common sense activities as the saying goes “to be prepared” to protect your patients’ and practice information.

In Part 2 of the program, we will discuss how artificial intelligence is around us every day. If you use Siri or Alexa or watch Netflix or Hulu, you are using artificial intelligence. AI is becoming an important part of today’s technology-driven dental practice. Patients and teams are using AI in a variety of ways. In this section, we will review the history of artificial intelligence and various uses within dentistry. AI can improve overall practice production and profitability while improving patient care.

Learning Objectives:

 Review basic HIPAA requirements for electronic records

 Discuss cybersecurity, ransomware and phishing and other cyber threats

 Review the history of artificial intelligence

 Discuss basic concepts of AI

 Examine the use of AI in dentistry

Our Speaker:

Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts Boston. Her passion, dedication and expertise inspire dental professionals through her CE programs and publications. She has experience as a clinical hygienist, a faculty member, consultant and software trainer and is a fellow in several dental hygiene organizations. Beyond dentistry, Ann-Marie volunteers in several local community organizations.

*The Elizabeth Ann Baer Scholarship Foundation, Inc. advises all participants it is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure that courses they take meet Recertification/ Renewal Requirements, and that the CE credits are reported in the appropriate categories and to the appropriate State and National regulatory agencies.