Since 1978, we have always believed that the best dentistry starts with trust. Whether you're visiting us for a routine cleaning or discussing a more complex treatment plan, we want you to feel informed, confident, and comfortable every step of the way.
That's why we're proud to use Overjet, one of the nation's leading dental artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, to help us provide an even higher level of care for the families we serve across North Central Indiana.
What Is Overjet?
Overjet is an FDA-cleared dental AI technology that works alongside our dentists by analyzing dental X-rays. It highlights areas that may indicate cavities, bone loss associated with gum disease, existing restorations, and other important findings that could require attention.
While AI is incredibly powerful, it's important to understand that it never replaces the experience, clinical judgment, or compassion of your dentist. Instead, it serves as another tool that helps our clinical team carefully evaluate your oral health and communicate what we see more clearly.
Think of it as having another highly trained set of eyes reviewing your X-rays—helping ensure that nothing important is overlooked.
Helping Patients See What We See
One of the biggest challenges in dentistry is that many dental conditions aren't obvious to patients. A small cavity, early bone loss, or a crack in a tooth often can't be felt until the problem becomes much larger.
With Overjet, your X-rays become much easier to understand.
Rather than simply hearing that a tooth needs treatment, you'll often be able to see exactly what your dentist is discussing. AI-generated visual highlights help identify areas of concern, making it easier to understand your diagnosis and why treatment may be recommended.
When patients can actually see what's happening in their own mouths, conversations become more transparent and decisions become more collaborative.
Building Trust Through Transparency
At LADD Dental Group, we never want our patients to feel like they're being "sold" dentistry. Our mission is to educate, answer questions, and empower every patient to make informed decisions about their oral health.
Technology like Overjet helps strengthen that relationship by:
- Making X-rays easier to understand
- Providing visual evidence to support clinical findings
- Encouraging open conversations between patients and providers
- Helping patients feel more confident about recommended treatment
- Creating greater consistency in evaluating dental conditions
When patients understand why treatment is recommended, they're much more likely to feel comfortable moving forward.
Earlier Detection Means Better Outcomes
Many dental problems begin silently. Cavities, gum disease, and failing restorations often develop long before pain appears.
Overjet helps our dentists identify subtle changes that may be difficult to recognize in the earliest stages. Catching issues sooner often allows for:
- More conservative treatment
- Lower overall treatment costs
- Better long-term oral health
- Reduced risk of emergency dental care
- Improved preservation of natural teeth
Preventive dentistry has always been one of our core values, and AI helps us continue delivering on that promise.
Why We Love Using Overjet at LADD Dental Group
Our team is passionate about combining compassionate care with innovative technology. Overjet allows us to better educate our patients, improve communication, and strengthen the trust that has been at the heart of LADD Dental Group for nearly five decades.
We love seeing those "aha" moments when patients can clearly understand what we're seeing on their X-rays. Those conversations lead to greater confidence, better-informed decisions, and ultimately healthier smiles.
At LADD Dental Group, our goal has always been simple: provide honest, high-quality dental care in an environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and informed.
Overjet helps us do exactly that.
We look forward to continuing to invest in advanced technology that supports our dentists, empowers our patients, and helps the families of North Central Indiana enjoy healthier smiles for years to come.
Comments
Post a Comment