Fri., Nov. 7, 2025
Time: TBD (PM) / Lecture
Room: TBD
Speaker: Julie Gaffney, RDH, BSc
Recommended for: Everyone
In today’s rapidly evolving dental landscape, the integration of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we approach patient care. This course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their treatment planning strategies with cutting-edge tools and innovative techniques. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies—such as intraoral scanning and AI-driven diagnostics—are revolutionizing the planning and acceptance of dental treatments.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of digital scanning and using AI for patient experience, patient retention and case acceptance.
- Utilize digital models and AI to help comprehensively treatment plan.
- Familiarize full teams with the data captured in scanning and AI and ensure they are comfortable presenting the findings to patients.
Julie Gaffney, RDH, BSc is a Registered Dental Hygienist who brings a wealth of expert knowledge in all aspects of the field with 30 diverse years in dental practice in both the United States and Canada. Her passion lies in orthodontics and patient experience. In Julie’s current role as Director of Clinical and Digital Integration at one of Canada’s largest DSO’s, she has the privilege of integrating digital scanning and clear aligner therapy at hundreds of practices, resulting in elevated patient education and experience while driving businesses and teams to succeed.
Ms. Gaffney (or an immediate family member) has a significant relationship with the following commercial organizations whose products she will refer to in her presentation: Align Technology and Crest Oral B.
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
