Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1689 AI Roundtable : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Feb 27, 2026 Chuck Cohen, Benco Dental leader focused on supply and dental tech, and Dr. Gordon Christensen, longtime prosthodontist and dental educator, discuss AI's role in dentistry. They explore AI as an enabler not a replacement. Topics include radiology and hybrid reads, current AI tools like Overjet and Pearl, robotics, practice workflows, pricing, and changing team roles.
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Gordon's Yomi Implant Challenge Story
- Howard asked if he'd buy training or a robot; Gordon recalled testing Yomi years ago and challenging it with tight implant spacing.
- Gordon said the Yomi operator refused the challenge then; the system has been evolving since.
Plan For Monthly Costs Not Just Upfront Fees
- Expect pricing around $300/month per location for radiograph AI and consider monthly economics.
- Chuck Cohen says costs vary by bells and whistles but machines like Overjet/Pearl are not inexpensive for solo practices.
Insurers Lead Radiograph AI Adoption
- Payers adopt radiograph AI quickly to verify claims, potentially affecting reimbursements before clinicians fully embrace the tech.
- Chuck warns insurance companies already use AI to read images for payment decisions.