With cyber-attacks on the rise across dentistry, what can you do to protect your patients
and practice from being another victim?
Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks that can affect individuals, organizations and communities. With the increase in data breaches, this part of the presentation will discuss common sense activities as the saying goes “to be prepared” to protect your patients’ and practice information.
In Part 2 of the program, we will discuss how artificial intelligence is around us every day. If you use Siri or Alexa or watch Netflix or Hulu, you are using artificial intelligence. AI is becoming an important part of today’s technology-driven dental practice. Patients and teams are using AI in a variety of ways. In this section, we will review the history of artificial intelligence and various uses within dentistry. AI can improve overall practice production and profitability while improving patient care.
Learning Objectives:
Review basic HIPAA requirements for electronic records
Discuss cybersecurity, ransomware and phishing and other cyber threats
Review the history of artificial intelligence
Discuss basic concepts of AI
Examine the use of AI in dentistry
Our Speaker:
Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts Boston. Her passion, dedication and expertise inspire dental professionals through her CE programs and publications. She has experience as a clinical hygienist, a faculty member, consultant and software trainer and is a fellow in several dental hygiene organizations. Beyond dentistry, Ann-Marie volunteers in several local community organizations.
