Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership Ask George - Dentistry Has Changed — How Private Practices Win by Using Technology
Jan 12, 2026
Discover how AI and automation can transform the challenges of private practice dentistry. Explore why now is the perfect time to embrace technology to tackle staffing issues, competition, and insurance woes. Learn about AI-driven patient flow enhancements and the benefits of automating confirmations and forms. George discusses cutting-edge tools for clinical diagnosis and patient management, emphasizing that those who adopt tech will thrive in future dental landscapes. Dive into the tech-driven methods shaping a successful practice.
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Every Era Has Its Golden Way
- Dentistry's 'golden age' is relative to each era and tools available at the time.
- In 2026 the unique advantage is AI and technology, not nostalgia for the past.
Fix Your Bottleneck First
- Start tech adoption by diagnosing your practice's bottleneck and target that pain point first.
- Avoid rolling out many tools at once and instead solve one constraint at a time.
Use AI Receptionists To Reduce Missed Calls
- Use an AI receptionist second-in-line to capture missed calls but keep humans first if you need higher conversion.
- Don't put AI first if your problem is low inbound call volume; prioritize human phone performance instead.
