Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Name
01. The Economic Impact of AI on Dental Operations
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Francesca Pregano, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Smile Makers Dental Center
- Mariz Tanious, DDS, Chief Dental Officer, Affinity Dental Management
- Nimesh Patel, DMD, Chief Operating Officer, Brite Dental Partners
- Rohit Chaparala, Co-Founder, Newton
- Sherry Hassler, Chief Operating Officer and EOS Integrator, Today’s Dental Nebraska
Description
AI is moving from experimentation to economic driver in dental operations. This panel explores how automation, analytics, and intelligent tools are affecting cost structures, productivity, and revenue performance. Leaders discuss where AI delivers measurable financial impact today, where expectations fall short, and how to invest wisely as adoption accelerates.