17 - Overjet - Using AI to Interpret Radiographs (Dr. Wardah Inam)

Dr. Wardah Inam is a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and CEO of Overjet. Dr. Inam’s area of expertise is in all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) and she is the first student in the history of her undergrad university to win gold medals in Autonomous Robotics from the University as well as from the President.

Dr. Inam attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) where she earned her Ph.D. She then assisted several projects in Artificial Intelligence at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).

Dr. Inam is the founder of Overjet. Overjet is a AI powered tool that helps detect carries, periodontal bone loss, and other pathologies through the use of radiographs. This tool allows patients to gain an understanding of what radiographs mean beyond white and black images. It also helps the insurers or payers to determine the treatment needed by the insured patients to process insurance claims efficiently. Overjet has gained recognition from Forbes magazine as one of the top 50 AI companies, shaping the future of not just dental companies but also of other AI companies.

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