Defending Dentistry™ - Privacy and Cybersecurity in The Age of AI

Ever downloaded an app just to track a package... only to discover it wants your location, your contacts, your notifications—and maybe even a monthly subscription? In this episode of Defending Dentistry, Anne shares a real-life story that started with a simple pair of prescription glasses and turned into a lesson about privacy, digital consent, and why she thinks some apps are just plain rude. Wit...

Hosted by Anne Genge, one of Canada's leading dental privacy, cybersecurity, and AI educators. Could one click really shut down an entire dental practice? Most cyberattacks don't begin with sophisticated hackers breaking through your firewall. They begin with a busy, well-intentioned person opening what looks like an ordinary email. In this episode of Straight from the Trenches, Anne Genge explain...

Hosted by Anne Genge, one of Canada's leading dental privacy, cybersecurity, and AI educators. Why would a hacker target a dental office? Most people assume cybercriminals only go after banks and large corporations. The reality is very different. In this episode of Straight from the Trenches, Anne Genge explains why dental practices have become attractive targets for cybercriminals, what makes pat...

The conversation introduces the DENTAL Scam Decoder™ as a practical framework to help teams verify identities and pause before taking risky actions. By adopting habits such as hanging up and calling known support numbers, practices can protect sensitive health information and maintain compliance with privacy regulations. Ultimately, the source emphasises that specialised cybersecurity training is...

Join Alex and Jess, Myla’s AI podcast hosts, as they walk through real-life examples of how dental teams get tricked online—and the simple steps you can take to stop cybercriminals in their tracks. In this episode, they tackle one of the most common and costly threats facing dental practices: fake invoice scams. Learn how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and what every team member...

In this AI-hosted episode, Anne Genge introduces Alex and Jess, two Myla AI learning assistants, as they discuss the 25-year-old Canadian privacy law many dental practices still overlook — and why trained people are one of the best defences against privacy breaches and cyberattacks.

AI is making phishing scams harder to spot by eliminating the spelling mistakes and grammar errors teams once relied on as warning signs. In this episode, learn how dental practices can reduce human risk through verification habits, staff training, multi-factor authentication, and clear security protocols. Discover why a well-trained team remains the strongest defense against AI-powered cyber thre...