*It is not necessary to have attended the morning session to fully benefit from this one. The content is designed to be understood independently.
In this afternoon session, we shift from chairside applications to a broader conversation about AI’s role at the heart of the profession:
- Compassionate AI – Can machines demonstrate empathy? We explore the limits of emotional intelligence in AI and its impact on the patient experience.
- Professional AI – AI’s evolving place in dental education, regulation, and clinical oversight—including its implications for lifelong learning and responsible governance.
This session is ideal for educators, regulators, and clinicians interested in the future of dentistry and the principles guiding its safe and ethical evolution.
Whether your focus is on practical applications or broader professional implications, this course offers accessible entry points for deep learning, meaningful discussion, and thoughtful reflection.
B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D. (Periodontics), Periodontal Specialty, F.R.C.D., M.B.A., L.L.M. - Fonthill, Ontario
Dr. Peter Fritz is a certified specialist in periodontics and founder of an innovative periodontal practice in Fonthill, Ontario. His clinical expertise encompasses dental implant treatment, hard and soft tissue reconstruction, and the interdisciplinary advancement of long-term periodontal wellness.
Since 2005, Dr. Fritz has lectured internationally and presented research at leading dental and scientific conferences worldwide, earning recognition for his contributions across both clinical and academic spheres.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Fritz brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to dentistry. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and dual law degrees from the University of Toronto. He is currently pursuing his fourth master's degree in blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Dr. Fritz chairs the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technology for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and serves as an AI consultant to several provincial dental regulatory bodies.
He also maintains academic appointments at five universities, embodying his guiding principle: ‘Never stop learning, because the world around you never stops teaching.’”
