Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve in dental education? In this 2-hour course, you'll discover the latest updates on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming teaching, research, and practice in 2025. From integrating cutting-edge tools like Zoom AI Companion to fostering student collaboration with social annotation platforms, this course provides the essential knowledge to enhance your virtual classroom experience and ensure academic integrity. Join us to explore the future of dental education powered by AI!

Objectives:

• Explore the best avenues for seeking access to paid tools
• Discuss strategies for integrating GenAI into your teaching, research, and practice
• Review the key functionalities of Zoom AI Companion, including in-meeting questions, AI-generated summaries, SMART recordings, and setting adjustments to enhance virtual classroom experiences for dental education.
• Examine the role of social annotation platforms, such as Hypothesis and Perusall, and explore how they foster student collaboration, engagement, and critical thinking within dental education.
• Discuss AI’s role in academic integrity, focusing on AI plagiarism detection and the challenges it poses. Review strategies for preventing cheating and ensuring fairness in assessments.