Smarter Practice, Stronger Team: Using AI to Build the Practice Your Team Wants to Work In

Friday, March 19, 2027 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Speaker

Dr. Peter Fritz

Dr. Peter Fritz

Dr. Peter Fritz is a certified specialist in periodontics and founder of an innovative periodontal practice in Fonthill, Ontario. His clinical expertise encompasses dental implant treatment, hard and soft tissue reconstruction, and the interdisciplinary advancement of long-term periodontal wellness.

Since 2005, Dr. Fritz has lectured internationally and presented research at leading dental and scientific conferences worldwide, earning recognition for his contributions across both clinical and academic spheres.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Fritz brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to dentistry. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and dual law degrees from the University of Toronto. He is currently pursuing his fourth master's degree in blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Dr. Fritz chairs the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technology for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and serves as an AI consultant to several provincial dental regulatory bodies.

He also maintains academic appointments at five universities, embodying his guiding principle: ‘Never stop learning, because the world around you never stops teaching.’

Session Details

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering dental practices, creating new possibilities alongside important questions. Where can AI provide meaningful value? Which responsibilities should remain firmly human? How can a practice introduce these tools in a way that supports the dental team and maintains patient trust?

In this practical, team-focused session, Dr. Peter C. Fritz will equip participants with a clear framework for making informed decisions about AI adoption. The session will explore how to identify appropriate uses for AI, evaluate potential benefits and risks, and consider the clinical, operational, privacy and ethical implications of implementation. Participants will also learn how to engage staff, establish appropriate oversight and communicate transparently with patients about the use of AI in their care. This session will help dental professionals ask the right questions, make thoughtful choices and approach AI implementation with greater clarity and confidence.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Use a practical decision-making framework to determine where AI can add value and where human judgment should remain central.
  • Identify the key clinical, operational, privacy and ethical considerations when selecting and implementing AI tools.
  • Approach AI adoption with greater confidence by engaging the dental team, communicating with patients and establishing appropriate oversight.

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