Kandyce M. A’see, EdD, RDH and Kathleen Cantey, RDH, MEd
Lecture
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series.
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
Attendees will examine how AI technologies can support individualized patient recommendations by analyzing patient-specific risk factors and oral health needs while maintaining a strong foundation in clinical judgment. During the course, attendees will develop, evaluate, and refine AI-generated recommendations for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current evidence-based dental hygiene practices. Participants will also ensure that recommendations meet professional standards and promote optimal patient outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees will be prepared to responsibly and effectively incorporate AI tools into the development of individualized oral hygiene plans.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this webinar, you will be able to:
- Describe how artificial intelligence can support individualized oral hygiene planning.
- Identify patient-specific risk factors that influence preventive oral care.
- Construct effective AI prompts to generate patient-centered oral hygiene plans.
- Critically evaluate and modify AI-generated recommendations for clinical accuracy and evidence based dental hygiene practice.
Instructors
Kandyce M. A’see is a Professor of Dental Hygiene at Augusta University, where she serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the senior dental hygiene students and the course director for Theory and Practice of Dental Hygiene and Practice Management and Ethics of Dental Hygiene. She received her Bachelor of Science of Professional Biology from South Carolina State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene as well as her Master of Science in Allied Health from the Medical College of Georgia. In addition, Kandyce earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Practices from the University of North Georgia. Kandyce worked in private practice 3 years prior to joining the Dental Hygiene Faculty in 2010.
Kathleen Cantey worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice for 10 years. Ms. Cantey joined the Augusta University DH faculty in 2013. She obtained a BS in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia and an M.Ed. in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development from the University of Georgia. Her current teaching roles include Clinical Education, Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I & II, and the Dental Hygiene Re-entry Course
Disclosures:
- Mmes. A’see and Cantey have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Friday, July 31, 2026
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All Dental Professionals
TIMES:
8:00am – 10:00am Pacific time
TUITION:
$69/Participant
CREDITS:
2 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 38 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.
As a continuing education provider, University of Washington Continuing Dental Education is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.
Cancellation and Refunds
For this live webinar, a registration refund will be issued for cancellations received by Thursday, July 30, 2026. Registration will remain open until the webinar begins – NO REFUNDS will be accepted once the webinar has begun. Cancellations must be received in email to dentalce@uw.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.
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University of Washington designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.