📝 From Laura’s Desk

Last week, I had the honor of speaking at the WRDE Conference in Arizona, where I presented on some of my go-to topics: hiring and time management. These are subjects I’ve spoken on for years—but this time, something felt different.

AI Innovations from IDS 2025: Transforming Digital Dentistry

Last week at IDS 2025 in Cologne, Germany, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage as dental companies unveiled groundbreaking technologies designed to enhance diagnostics, streamline workflows, and improve patient care. Here are the highlights:

1. DeepCare's Multimodal Dental AI Agent
DeepCare debuted its Multimodal Dental AI Agent, capable of processing six imaging modalities (e.g., panoramic X-rays, CBCT scans) to detect nearly 40 dental conditions. This system integrates AI-assisted diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient consultation. It also features contextual reasoning based on historical data and clinical guidelines, offering tailored recommendations for patients. Enhanced CBCT AI capabilities now support cranium segmentation and reconstruction for precise diagnostics.

2. Atomica.AI's Handheld Robotic Drill
Atomica.AI introduced the world’s first handheld robotic drill for dental implants, combining robotic precision with AI-powered planning in a compact format. This device provides sub-millimeter accuracy during implant placement while maintaining tactile control for clinicians. Atomica also showcased updates to its cloud CAD platform, including AI-driven smile design tools and printable veneers.
Learn more: Atomica AI - Robotic Drill

3. Dexis Software and Hardware Enhancements
Dexis unveiled new AI-powered features in its DTX Studio Clinic software, such as automated implant position calculations and 3D visualizations for endodontic procedures. The company also previewed its upcoming "Imprevo" intraoral scanner, which promises faster scanning speeds and advanced image processing powered by AI algorithms.

4. Medit & Pearl Partnership
Medit partnered with Pearl to integrate AI diagnostics into its Medit Link platform. This collaboration enhances intraoral scanning accuracy while providing real-time patient consultations powered by AI-driven insights. Medit also launched solutions tailored for orthodontics and implant workflows.
Explore details: Medit's Innovations at IDS

Discover more: IDS 2025 Highlights

Smarter Hiring Starts with Smarter Prompts

Writing a compelling job description or ad can be time-consuming—but AI can make it faster and more effective. All it takes is the right prompt.

Here’s how to get started with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini:

📌 Prompt Example for a Job Description:
"Write a job description for a front desk coordinator in a dental office. Emphasize customer service, scheduling, and attention to detail. Keep it professional and engaging."

📌 Prompt Example for a Job Ad:
"Create a job posting for social media to attract dental assistants. Make it upbeat and highlight a positive team culture, benefits, and opportunities for growth."

👉 Try it out and tweak the results to reflect your practice’s unique vibe—then hit publish! Let AI handle the first draft so you can focus on finding the right fit.

Let’s Talk AI & Team Support

As we all know, hiring is tough right now, and many dental teams are stretched thin. If your office is feeling the pressure, this is the perfect time to open up a conversation with your team about AI—not as a replacement, but as a support system.

Here’s how to frame the conversation in your next team meeting or huddle:

🗣️ "I know we’re all juggling a lot right now, and I appreciate how much each of you is doing. As we continue looking for the right new hires, I also want to explore tools that can help lighten the load in the meantime. AI isn’t here to take over your role—it’s here to help make your job easier, faster, and more focused on what matters most: our patients."

Encourage your team to share:

• What tasks feel repetitive or time-consuming?

• Where could they use more support during busy times?

• Would they be open to testing a tool that automates reminders, call follow-ups, or insurance verifications?

✅ Bonus Tip: Involve your team in the hiring process and in identifying how AI could help them right now—it builds trust, reduces resistance, and makes them feel part of the solution.

The goal? Empower your team to work smarter, not harder. AI can help—when everyone’s on board. 🚀

New AI Hands On Workshop Just Announced

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

 Sponsor Spotlight: Unify Dental

While not technically an AI platform, Unify Dental is one of the smartest tools I’ve seen for practices embracing AI. Why? Because it helps you bring all your tech—AI tools, software platforms, logins, and dashboards—into one centralized, easy-to-navigate place. No more jumping between systems or losing track of where your data lives. If you’re starting to layer in tools like Annie, Pearl, or Mango, Unify makes managing your digital ecosystem simple and streamlined. I think it’s a game-changer for any practice trying to stay organized while adopting new tech.

Click below to see a video from me explaining why I think Unify is a gamechanger.