With two decades of experience as a dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought-after executive, consultant, speaker, and top millennial content creator. She collaborates with organizations ranging from startups to billion-dollar companies, driving brand strategy and product growth in the dental industry. Turner’s hands-on clinical work, decision-making in the boardroom, and influential public presence give her unique insight into industry trends. As the founder and key board member of multiple companies, she is recognized as a “fresh force of change.” Honored in the 2024 Marquis Who’s Who in America, Turner champions innovation, inclusivity, and practitioner well-being in dentistry. Learn more at www.melissakturner.com.
Ms Turner is a consultant for K Pharmaceuticals, Solmetex, and Hudson Technologies, receiving produce and/or financial support.
Artificial intelligence. Augmented reality. Machine learning. Virtual care. Innovation in dentistry is on the rise with countless new products, technology and services entering the space. In this deep dive into the newest technology available for oral health professionals, technology expert Melissa Turner walks the audience through the patient journey to understand the countless ways dental teams currently use technology (and even what's coming down the line). From identifying pathologies on radiographs, to equipment maintenance, oral health care apps and more, this deep dive into innovation will help the team become more efficient and effective in their clinical ops.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Understand the various roles technology like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning and virtual care currently play in dentistry.
Understand how technology can assist with patient education and compliance.
Address inefficiencies in their clinical practice and utilize tools to optimize patient touch points.