Getting real about AI in dentistry

As AI becomes more prevalent in dentistry, we ask Simon Kidd what this means for dental students.

Simon Kidd

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Simon Kidd
Head of the DDU BDS Dip.MJDF MFDS MCGDent LLM DLM

Simon gained his BDS in 2007 at the University of Glasgow and worked as a general dental practitioner in Scotland for 17 years. He attained the MJDF in 2010 and went on to gain a Master's Degree (LLM) in Healthcare Law and Ethics in 2020. Simon was a vocational trainer for many years and represented dentists on advisory groups and committees including the LDC. In 2026, Simon was appointed Head of the DDU.

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