The dental industry is experiencing a steady shift as technology, data, and preventive care models begin to influence how oral health is understood and delivered. At the ADA Forsyth Dentech 2025 Conference, industry leaders, clinicians, researchers, and innovators gathered to explore how emerging technologies are shaping the next phase of dentistry.
Among the speakers was Dr. Arash Hakhamian, CEO of Dentulu, who shared perspectives on how dentistry can evolve from a primarily surgical, treatment-driven discipline into a more preventive, personalized, and medically aligned model of care.
The central theme of Dr. Hakhamian’s discussion was the opportunity to rethink dentistry’s traditional focus on procedures performed after disease has progressed. While restorative and surgical care remain essential, growing access to diagnostic data and digital tools allows dental professionals to identify risks earlier and support prevention before intervention becomes necessary.
Preventive dentistry, supported by data and continuous monitoring, has the potential to improve long-term outcomes while also enhancing patient engagement. This shift mirrors broader trends in healthcare, where early detection and personalized care pathways are becoming increasingly important.
Another key topic highlighted at ADA Forsyth Dentech 2025 was medical dental integration. Oral health does not exist in isolation, and insights from dentistry can contribute meaningfully to a broader understanding of overall health.
Dr. Hakhamian emphasized the importance of integrating dental diagnostics, patient histories, and digital records with medical workflows. Improved interoperability and collaboration between dental and medical professionals may help create a more complete picture of patient health, supporting coordinated care and informed clinical decision-making.
Salivary diagnostics was a major focus of the conversation. Saliva offers a non-invasive medium that can provide valuable biological insights, making it a promising component of preventive and personalized dental care.
During his session, Dr. Hakhamian discussed how salivary testing can support risk assessment, patient education, and longitudinal monitoring. When combined with digital platforms, salivary diagnostics may help clinicians better understand individual patient profiles and tailor care strategies accordingly without relying solely on episodic in-office visits.
Artificial intelligence continues to gain attention across healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. At the conference, AI was discussed as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for clinical expertise.
Dr. Hakhamian highlighted how AI can assist with organizing and analyzing complex datasets, identifying patterns, and supporting clinical workflows. When applied responsibly, AI may help dental professionals interpret diagnostic inputs more efficiently and maintain consistency across patient care processes.
The discussion also extended to everyday oral care tools, including next-generation toothbrush designs. These emerging technologies reflect a broader shift toward connected, data-aware consumer health devices.
By capturing usage patterns and providing feedback, next-generation toothbrushes may play a role in improving patient compliance and reinforcing preventive habits between dental visits. This aligns with a larger vision of continuous care, where patients are more actively involved in maintaining their oral health.
While technology offers significant opportunities, Dr. Hakhamian also addressed ongoing challenges particularly around dental insurance and reimbursement models. As dentistry moves toward preventive and personalized care, payment structures may need to evolve to better support these approaches.
Conversations at ADA Forsyth Dentech 2025 reflected a shared understanding that innovation must be accompanied by systemic alignment to ensure sustainable adoption across the industry.
Dr. Hakhamian’s participation at ADA Forsyth Dentech 2025 reinforced a growing industry dialogue: the future of dentistry lies in prevention, personalization, and integration. Through platforms like Dentulu, these ideas continue to be explored in practical, scalable ways that align technology with real-world dental workflows.
As dentistry continues to evolve, forums like ADA Forsyth Dentech play an important role in shaping thoughtful, collaborative progress bringing together technology, clinical insight, and patient-centered care.
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