From Shiny Object to Standard of Care
In this new episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel sits down with Alicia Maria, RDH and Laura Nelson to show how practices move beyond dabbling to truly integrate tech and AI—clinically and operationally—to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Learn the “why,” the workflow, and the team calibration that turn tools into better diagnosis and documentation, clearer patient communication, stronger case acceptance, and less back-office chaos.
In this episode:
- How to define and align a Standard of Care so AI enhances (not confuses) diagnosis and perio protocols
- Practical ways AI supports radiographic analysis, documentation, and insurance narratives—with human oversight
- Scanning that sells itself: patient-facing engagement using intraoral scanners, OHS, and simulators
- Front-office wins: call summaries, coverage checks, and task automation that give time back to the team
- Implementation pitfalls (and fixes): training, calibration, and “what does this replace?”
- How embracing AI elevates team skills and future-proofs your career
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