Next Live Continuing Education Course
TOPIC:
The Future of AI in Dentistry
Developing, Testing, and Validating
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Clinical Practice and
Advances In Gene Therapy: What Evey Dental Professional Needs To Know
LOCATION:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Avenue
Hassman Academic Center
Philadelphia, PA
TIME:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SPEAKERS:
Jay S. Patel, BDS, MS, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Sciences,
Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence, Data Sciences and Informatics
Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
Topic: Foundations of AI in Dentistry
Course Goals and Learning Objectives:
• Explain the fundamental principles behind the development, training, testing and validation of AI models in dentistry
• Steps required to train, test and validate AI models.
• Critically evaluate the strengths, limitations, and potential biases of AI tools before integrating them into clinical practice.
Mustafa A. Badi, DMD, MS, Dipl. ACBOMR
Associate Professor and Chair
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine, Radiology & Surgery
Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
Topic: AI In Dental Radiology: Trust, Verify, Decide
Course Goals and Learning Objectives
• Recognize how current AI tools detect pathologic findings and segment anatomical structures on dental radiographs and CBCT images.
• Distinguish what FDA-cleared dental AI tools are authorized to do from what they are not cleared to do.
• Differentiate true pathology from AI artifact, false positives, and automation bias.
• Decide when to trust, verify, or override an AI finding, owning the final diagnosis.
Defne Amado, M.D., Ph.D.
Physician Scientist and Assistant Professor of Neurology, Neuromuscular Division, University of Pennsylvania
Topic: Advances In Gene Therapy: What Every Dental Professional Needs To Know
Course Goals and Learning Objectives
• Understand the different gene therapy strategies used in research and clinical practice.
• Become familiar with the emerging application of gene therapy to oral and dental medicine.
• Feel prepared to understand and safely implement novel therapies coming down the pipeline.
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE:
If paid by 9/24/26
Doctors: $285
Non-Doctors: $185
STANDARD REGISTRATION FEE:
If paid on/after 9/25/26
Doctors: $315
Non-Doctors: $215
CPR RECERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Certified by the American Red Cross, this lecture and hands-on curriculum will include modules on recognizing emergencies and response tactics along with adult, child and infant CPR, AED and obstructed airway techniques.
Space is limited. You must be registered ahead of time. No walk-ins. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to class time. There are no refunds or credit issued for late arrivals or no shows. Upon registration, we cannot issue a refund or credit as this time has been reserved for you
DATE:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
TIMES:
Session I: 7:00 AM
(for those taking CE course)
Session II: 8:00 AM
(for those NOT taking CE course)
FEE:
$105 if paid by 9/24/26
$115 if paid on or after 9/25/26
