September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Pricing
| HDS, OCDS Member | $0.00 |
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| HDS / OCDS Dental Staff | $0.00 |
| HDS, CDA, ADA Active Member | $0.00 |
| Hygienist | $0.00 |
| Non-ADA Member Dentist | $0.00 |
General Information
| Provider | Harbor Dental Society |
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| Location |
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| Speaker | Bridgett Reilly, RDH with Overjet |
| Type/Category | core |
| Credits | 1.5 |
AI-Enabled Dental Hygiene: Exploring Technology for Dental Hygienists Sponsor: Overjet
Presented by: Bridget Reilly, RDH
Thursday, September 10 6pm-7:30 pm 1.5 CEU core
Course Summary: This course is designed for dental hygienists and other oral health professionals who want to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance preventative hygiene care, streamline workflows, and support infection control practices. Participants will explore how AI tools can assist in periodontal risk assessment, calculus detection, patient education, digital record-keeping, and compliance with sterilization protocols. Emphasis will be placed on practical clinical integration, ethical considerations, and how AI can complement — not replace — the hygienist’s role.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain core concepts of AI (machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition) and how they relate to dental hygiene practice.
- Identify current AI tools and technologies applicable to periodontal assessment, calculus detection, risk stratification, and oral health monitoring.
- Demonstrate how AI can support infection control and decontamination workflows, including monitoring compliance, tracking sterilization data, or analyzing patterns of contamination.
- Integrate AI into patient education and motivation, using visual analytics, personalized feedback, and predictive modeling to enhance adherence.
- Discuss ethical, privacy, and regulatory considerations related to AI in dental hygiene, including data security, algorithmic bias, and patient consent.
- Develop a plan for incremental implementation of AI tools into the hygiene workflow, assessing cost, staff training, validation, and quality control measures.
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.