Healthcare professional updates on AI in dentistry and Indigenous health

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow is hosting an annual dental conference focused on the role of artificial intelligence in dentistry for 2026 and beyond. Key topics include AI's impact on patient communication, treatment planning, predictive health, and orthodontic workflows. Experts from institutions such as Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich and the University of Birmingham will discuss the challenges of AI implementation, its intersection with personalized care through saliva analysis, and its influence on medical training.

Separately, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) has launched an accredited online self-assessment program titled ‘Walking Together - Understanding Indigenous Health’. The module is designed for physicians and healthcare providers to examine how colonization contributes to health disparities for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The program focuses on social determinants of health, systemic inequities, and actionable steps for practitioners to improve trust and access to care.