AI in Dentistry: Where Do You Start? | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Laura Nelson

AI is everywhere in dentistry, but how do you actually use it without getting overwhelmed by the hype? This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we’re joined by Laura Nelson, MS, FAADOM, VP of AI, Training and Development at Mango Voice, to talk about making AI practical for real dental teams. With more than 20 years in dentistry and a background in dental front-office training, Laura understands what it’s like when the phones won’t stop, the to-do list keeps growing, and your team is stretched thin. Her approach to AI is simple: use it to clear the busywork so your team can focus on the patient in the chair. We’ll talk about: 🦷 Practical ways dental teams can use AI today 🤖 Getting doctors and office managers comfortable with AI 📋 Reducing administrative busywork and improving workflows 🔐 Using AI in practical, HIPAA-safe ways 💬 How AI can support communication and the patient experience 🚀 How practices can start embracing AI without feeling overwhelmed Laura is also the founder of Front Office Rocks and the author of Brush Up on AI, Step Away from the Drill and Hiring Without Hesitation. She brings a front-office perspective to the AI conversation—and plenty of practical takeaways you can put to work right away. 📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 p.m. ET 📍 Humpday Happy Hour™ Special thanks to ‪@Mangovoice‬ for partnering with us on this episode of Humpday Happy Hour™. 💥 DINKY DEAL: Get 50% off Laura’s AI products with code DINKS. https://lauranelsonspeaks.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:30 Glidewell Visit 12:00 Dental News 19:00 Laura Nelson Intro 21:00 Chad Ai Story 24:00 Mango Updates 29:00 Ai Training 31:30 Moving from Call to Text 35:00 Mago Innovations 43:00 Ai & HIPAA 50:00 SOPs & AI 54:00 Who is Mango 57:00 Closing