Intelligence Without Error? Navigating the risks of AI

Speaker: Simon Kidd

Date: June 12, 2026

Time: 11:15‐12:15

Room: Speaker room 4

Help you improve your understanding of the key dento-legal, ethical and regulatory considerations for dental care professionals using AI.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Introduced to key AI applications relevant to dental professionals, including diagnostics, treatment planning and patient management.
2. Introduced to the dento-legal risks associated with AI use, including issues of accountability, data privacy, and informed consent.
3. Provided with an understanding of the importance of maintaining clinical oversight when using AI as a clinical tool.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Describe the specific ways AI is currently used in dentistry.
2. Have an awareness of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI use, including understanding product liability, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), and professional body guidance.
3. Address ethical challenges such as bias in AI algorithms and the potential for allegations of dishonesty.
4. Understand the requirements for obtaining valid consent from patients, particularly when AI is involved in their diagnosis or treatment.
5. Appreciate the potential future impact of AI on clinical practice and how to stay informed about developments in this rapidly evolving area.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: C, D.

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