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15 BECKER'S DENTAL + DSO REVIEW - VOL. 4 OCTOBER 2020 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Beyond 'table stakes': Aspen Dental CIO on the future of tech in dentistry By Katie Adams Y ogish Suvarna, chief information officer at Aspen Den- tal Management, an East Syracuse, N.Y.-based DSO with more than 800 practices across 41 states, recently shared his predictions for the future of health IT with Becker's. Here's what Mr. Suvarna predicts: "Artificial intelligence, including Internet of Things, will trans- form healthcare. Thanks to new technological advancements, patients' knowledge and expectations when they see their healthcare provider, like the dentist, are changing. From check- in to managing their daily oral health, the overall efficiency, quality of care, cost of treatment and patient relationship stand to be revolutionized. At the simplest level, patients across Aspen Dental locations nationwide can check in and pay digitally, enjoying a contact- less experience that is critical for infectious disease protocol. But contactless technology is quickly becoming table stakes, and beyond these efficiencies, machine learning and chatbots will allow doctors and dentists to build and educate patients on individualized treatment plans developed for their genetic profile. Smart lens in a dentist's glasses or goggles may allow the pro- vider to see a patient's bone structure or dental roots to best access care, and 3D printing will unlock individualized solu- tions for patients and their physicians, making it possible to print and produce accurate, customizable patient models, that for a lower cost, help patients visualize treatment and thus en- courages acceptance. For patients, smart devices, like toothbrushes, will help them monitor their daily brushing, flossing and rinsing to keep their mouths healthy. That data can help dental insurers customize plans for the patient's needs. The possibilities are endless when you empower practitioners and patients with knowledge that can help prediagnose, learn more about patients and increase case acceptance that ulti- mately strengthens patient outcomes." n Chuck Campbell, Chief Business Development Officer, Onsite Dental Manu Chaudry, President and Dental Director, InterDent Inc. Jason Genta, DDS, Vice President, Clinical Affairs, DecisionOne Dental Partners Don Gallo, DMD, Chief Clinical Officer, Dental Care Alliance Eric Tobler, DMD, MBA, National Clinical Director, Regional President, Board of Directors, Mortenson Dental Partners Richard Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer, US Oral Surgery Management Grace Lai, Chief Operating Officer, Coastal Dental Care Rich Marlatt, Chief Information Officer, Atlas Dental Group James Nick, Chief Revenue Officer, Dental Care Alliance Adam Arnette, Chief Marketing Officer, Jefferson Dental Clinics Trevor Maurer, Chief Executive Officer, Smile Source DENTAL + DSO PRACTICES - BEST IDEAS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT J a n u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 2 1 | 1 0 : 0 0 A M - 1 2 : 0 0 P M C T Go to beckersvirtualevents.com to see the full agenda and RSVP.