The Next 15 Years of Dentistry: AI, Prevention, and the Future Patient Experience

The Next 15 Years of Dentistry: AI, Prevention, and the Future Patient Experience

July 15, 2026 · 16 min

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Dr. Raihan Faroqui and Dr. AJ Acierno discuss the transformative impact of AI on dentistry and the future of patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Raihan Faroqui, MD, Vice President of Partnerships at Confido Health, sits down with Dr. AJ Acierno, Chief Dental Officer of Smile Brands and Co-Founder and CEO of Decision One Dental Partners, to discuss how AI is transforming dentistry from a reactive model to a predictive, patient-centered approach. They explore clinical AI, revenue cycle challenges, the future of practice operations, and how technology will reshape patient care, treatment planning, and access over the next decade. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkufbyucwbw This episode is sponsored by Confido Health

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