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📝 From Laura’s Desk

Let’s be honest—we barely have time to sit down for lunch most days in the dental office. So the idea of adding “learn AI” to our already overflowing plates? It can feel like way too much.

That’s exactly why I created this newsletter.
Not to overwhelm you with more… but to help you take in AI one bite-sized piece at a time.

My hope is that this weekly update serves as your small, manageable serving of AI education—made especially for the busy dental world. We’ll cover what’s new, what’s working, and how you can actually use it, without needing a tech degree or a full day of training.

Because let’s face it: if we wait until we “have time,” we’ll never get around to it.
So let’s keep it simple, doable, and real—just a few helpful bites of insight each week to keep you in the know and off information overload.

How AI Is Helping Dental Hygienists Communicate More Clearly

As AI continues to evolve in dentistry, it's becoming a powerful tool for dental hygienists, especially when it comes to patient communication. A recent Inside Dental Hygiene article highlights how AI can support hygienists in explaining clinical concepts more clearly and personally.

From breaking down terms like periodontal disease to helping patients understand treatment plans, tools like ChatGPT can assist in crafting clear, relatable explanations. AI can also help draft follow-up instructions, practice difficult conversations, or tailor communication for different learning styles.

Importantly, AI doesn’t replace the human connection—it amplifies it. With the right tools, hygienists can build stronger patient trust, improve case acceptance, and feel more confident in their messaging.

📖 Full article: Inside Dental Hygiene – AI & Communication

Have You Noticed Google’s New Search Results?

And guess what? The same kind of time-saving power is starting to show up in dental practices too.

Imagine AI helping with:
– Answering common patient questions
– Prepping treatment notes
– Verifying insurance
– Summarizing call transcripts
– Drafting follow-up emails

It’s already happening—and it’s making workflows faster and smarter.

🦷 The bottom line: AI isn’t just for tech companies. It’s here, it’s working, and it’s ready to make your dental practice more efficient.

As practice owners, office managers, or even just the "go-to" person on the team, we’ve all been there—
“Hey, there’s an issue with…”
“Just thought you should know…”
“Can you fix this?”

Before you know it, your desk is a sea of sticky notes, Slack messages, and surprise problems you didn’t ask for.

One of the most powerful things I teach is this simple rule:
🚫 No more problem dumping.
✅ If you bring me a problem, you need to bring 3 possible solutions with it.

Why? Because it forces people to:

• Start thinking like owners

• Learn how to problem-solve on their own

• Stop seeing you as the only one who can “fix it”

Here’s where AI can be a game-changer:
🧠 AI tools like ChatGPT or Google’s AI Overview now make it easier than ever for your team to find potential solutions on their own—quickly and efficiently.
Instead of getting lost in the black hole of the internet, they can:
– Use Google AI to get fast, summarized answers
– Use ChatGPT to brainstorm, ask follow-ups, or draft ideas

💬 Start teaching your team to leverage these tools. Not only will it lighten your load, but it’ll also build a team that’s proactive, confident, and capable of solving problems—without handing every single one off to you.

🗂️ Fewer sticky notes. Smarter teams. Happier leaders.

New AI Hands On Workshop with Laura!

I’m so excited to let you in on something brand new—and you’re the very first to hear about it! 🎉

I’m hosting a 2-day, live, hands-on AI workshop in San Diego, created specifically for doctors, team members, or anyone who wants to learn how to actually use AI in a dental setting.

We’ll cover everything from the basics to real-life applications that can save time, boost efficiency, and support your practice’s growth—no tech background required. Just curiosity and a willingness to learnAnd let’s be honest... it’s San Diego. 🌴🌞 Learning, AI, sunshine—what could be bad about that? 😄

I can’t wait to see you there and teach you everything I’ve learned about bringing AI to life in dentistry.

🗓️ I’m offering two dates to choose from so you can find what works best for your schedule: 👉 June 20 & 20 or July 18 & 19

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