AI in the Dental Office: Revolution vs. Risk? | Dinosaurs vs. Disruptors

In this episode of Dinosaurs vs. Disruptors, host Dr. Ryan Hungate brings together Marty Kearns and AI expert Dr. Kristin Johnson to debate whether artificial intelligence in the dental office represents a revolutionary tool for efficiency or an unnecessary risk to patient care and the human touch. The episode covers: The dinosaur position: Marty argues that AI introduces significant risks, including front-office job displacement, overreliance on automation, and a critical loss of human connection in dentistry. The disruptor position: The conversation champions AI as an essential solution to eliminate front-office burnout, improve patient experiences, and usher in a "golden age" of dentistry through deep personalization and preventative care. What both sides agree on / key takeaway: While navigating AI ethics and HIPAA concerns is a shared challenge, teams can successfully start experimenting with AI without feeling overwhelmed by focusing on practical, low-risk implementation. Marty Kearns brings his seasoned perspective to defend traditional practice workflows as the Executive Director of RCM Business Development at Henry Schein One, while Dr. Kristin Johnson, Leader, US Public Sector Strategic Engagement Teams at AWS, leverages her deep technical expertise to break down the future of AI, AGI, and artificial superintelligence in healthcare.   Dinosaurs vs. Disruptors is a dental practice podcast by Henry Schein One.   Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.