Course Summary:
This interactive, virtual course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) supports radiographic interpretation and patient communication in dental hygiene practice. Participants will review sample radiographs and compare their visual assessments to AI-assisted insights that highlight patterns and areas of interest. The session emphasizes practical application within the hygienist’s scope, showing how AI enhances accuracy, consistency, and confidence—while reinforcing that AI serves as a supportive, not diagnostic, tool.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define the basics of how dental AI works, including its role in supporting radiographic interpretation for caries, calculus, bone levels, and DMF percentages.
- Analyze AI-enhanced radiographic insights to identify trends related to periodontal health and treatment planning within the hygienist’s scope.
- Evaluate how dental AI can be incorporated into dental team workflows to improve consistency, communication, and patient understanding.
- Discuss strategies for presenting AI findings to patients in a clear, ethical, and compliant manner.
About the Speaker
Bridget Reilly is the Clinical Implementation Manager at Overjet and a licensed Dental Hygienist with 23 years of experience. She has built a diverse career spanning education, operations, office management, and large-scale clinical implementations. At Overjet, Bridget leads the design and delivery of training programs that help dental organizations adopt AI technology to improve diagnostics, workflows, and patient outcomes.
A passionate advocate for prevention and wellness, Bridget thrives on elevating patient care and supporting dental teams with tools and training that drive measurable impact. She remains deeply connected to her community, volunteering monthly at a local clinic to provide low-cost dental services.
Beyond her professional work, Bridget enjoys spending time with her large family and exploring the scenic Finger Lakes region by boat and bike. She is recognized for her leadership, ability to scale solutions, and commitment to advancing dentistry through both innovation and compassionate care.
Membership is being verified. You will receive 2 confirmation emails with the GoToWebinar link from Makayla Fowler (mak@harbordentalsociety.org) 24 hours before the class and 1 hour before the class. If you do not receive your first confirmation email, please contact us at (714) 634-8992. This course will not be recorded.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests for meetings will only be honored up to 4:30 pm one week prior to the meeting. No refunds will be made for requests received subsequent to that time.