BOSTON — VideaHealth announced the launch of its AI Leadership Council, a new consortium of dental executives, clinicians, and industry innovators focused on shaping the responsible adoption and long-term use of artificial intelligence in dentistry.
The council brings together leaders from several large and mid-sized dental service organizations, including Heartland Dental, Great Expressions Dental Centers, 42 North Dental, Gen4 Dental Partners, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, and Cherry Tree Dental. Collectively, these organizations represent tens of thousands of dental providers and serve millions of patients across the United States, offering a broad view into how AI can be implemented across different practice models.
VideaHealth said the council is designed to support collaboration among industry leaders as AI becomes more deeply integrated into diagnostics, clinical workflows, and patient communication.
“AI will make its greatest impact in dentistry when leaders work together to guide its adoption,” said Florian Hillen, chief executive officer and founder of VideaHealth. “The AI Leadership Council allows us to collaborate directly with those driving progress across the field to ensure AI’s evolution is both clinically sound and designed for long-term adoption and scale.”
Council members said the group will function as a strategic forum to help define best practices, standards, and governance frameworks for AI deployment across dental organizations.
“I joined as a founding council member because I believe this group represents the next chapter of progress for our industry,” said Dr. Timothy J. Quirt, DDS, MBA, senior vice president of clinical operations at Heartland Dental. “The opportunity to help shape its foundation aligns with my passion for creating scalable impact across dentistry.”
According to VideaHealth, the council will focus on balancing innovation with quality of care at a time when dental providers are facing rising payer pressures, workforce constraints, and changing patient expectations.
“This is a pivotal moment in dentistry, where new approaches are needed to meet growing demands,” said Dr. Jessica Buehler, DDS, president and chief clinical officer of Great Expressions Dental Centers. “The council creates an opportunity to shape how AI can empower providers, expand access, and improve patient outcomes through responsible and strategic use.”
One of the council’s first initiatives will be the development of a Dental AI Playbook, a practical guide intended to help dental organizations evaluate AI tools, establish governance structures, and measure clinical and operational impact. The playbook will include insights and recommendations from council members and is intended to serve as a framework for integrating AI across dental practices.
“AI brings greater clarity to diagnosis and supports more confident treatment decisions,” said Lorri Detrick, president and chief operating officer of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry. “Its impact on dentistry is unfolding quickly, and this council will help guide what comes next.”
VideaHealth said the council reflects a range of perspectives from national dental service organizations, regional multi-practice groups, and industry leaders, with a shared goal of advancing collaboration and responsible innovation.
“Dentistry is uniquely positioned to lead healthcare in demonstrating what safe, measurable, and meaningful AI adoption looks like,” Hillen said. “This council ensures that innovation happens with the industry, not just for it.”
