In this episode, Dr. Grace Yum and Conner Ludlow, CEO of Annie, explore how AI is actually being used in dentistry today—cutting through the hype to focus on real, practical applications. They discuss how it can improve efficiency across both clinical and administrative workflows, while emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human judgment. Episode 350 is available now on all major podcast platforms, or listen using the player above!
Episode Highlights:
- How to separate AI hype from real, practical use in a dental practice
- What AI actually is (and isn’t) and how it functions as a predictive tool
- Where AI fits into clinical workflows, documentation, and front-office operations
- Common mistakes dentists make when implementing AI—and how to avoid them
- How to identify practice bottlenecks and choose the right AI solutions to improve efficiency
Meet this week’s guest:
Conner Ludlow is a software engineer, former CTO, and now CEO who’s spent the last decade working with thousands of dental practices and building the systems behind patient communication. He previously led technology at a nationwide dental call center, and today he leads Annie, an AI patient communication platform built specifically for dental teams.
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