Investing in What’s Next: Dental Technology That Fits Your Practice-Webinar Recording

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Ed Peace and Jeremy Kendrick discuss how dental practices should plan technology early in construction and renovation projects. Starting with the doctor’s vision and workflow, they recommend bringing technology specialists into the design process from the first floor-plan sketches and coordinating closely with architects, contractors, equipment vendors, and millwork teams. Early collaboration can prevent costly rework, change orders, and installation conflicts.<br /><br />They emphasize investing in durable infrastructure—such as adequate cabling, oversized and spare conduits, reliable network equipment, and carefully designed Wi-Fi—while choosing wired connections for fixed, production-critical equipment and wireless for appropriate mobile or noncritical devices. Practices should also plan for future technology needs, account for the full cost of new equipment and supporting hardware, and budget for replacement as systems age.<br /><br />The speakers describe AI applications already supporting radiograph review, treatment planning, documentation, patient communication, and cybersecurity. They advise selecting a dental-focused technology partner with strong service and security expertise, and maintaining regular technology reviews. Their broader guidance is to assemble a capable team, communicate consistently, manage expectations, and ensure the project is financially sustainable.

Keywords

dental practice technology planning

construction renovation

workflow design

technology specialists

infrastructure cabling

wireless network design

AI dental applications

cybersecurity

project budgeting