Ophtek founder, Arash Shokouh, will speak at the California Dental Association conference, where he’ll advise on cybersecurity, HIPAA, and AI threats.
Ophtek is proud to announce that our Managing Principal and Founder, Arash Shokouh, will be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming California Dental Association (CDA) conference in Anaheim, California. The CDA is one of the most influential dental organizations in the country, supporting dental professionals through every aspect of the industry. Each year, the conference brings together thousands of practice owners, clinicians, and industry partners to explore the latest trends shaping the industry’s future.
This year, Arash will be bringing his expertise to the conference and presenting on three critical topics that have a direct impact on modern dental practices. As ever, Arash will be sharing insights from his vast experience with cybersecurity. But his contribution won’t stop here. There will also be talks on HIPAA compliance and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Arash is perfectly placed to deliver real-world insights and practical strategies suited for the healthcare environment.
The first session is Protecting Your Practice from Modern AI Threats, which will address a challenge many practices don’t realize they’re already facing. Everyone, of course, has seen the headlines about AI, but what does it look like in practice for healthcare? Well, AI tools are increasingly used in scheduling, imaging, patient communication, and billing systems. These technologies certainly improve efficiency, but they also involve the collection and processing of sensitive patient data. Arash, therefore, will explain the risks that AI can expose practices to and how to mitigate them.
Arash’s second presentation will be Protect Your Business Against Phishing and Cyber Threats. This speech will focus on the main cyberattack methods facing dental offices in 2026. Most of these are email-based threats, so Arash will highlight the dangers of phishing attacks, ransomware, and AI-generated scams, all of which are becoming more convincing and more dangerous. To help dental practices avoid falling victim to these threats, Arash will share clear, actionable steps to reduce risk, train their staff, and protect patient data.
The final session of the day for Arash is Cyber Security Best Practices and IT HIPAA Compliance, a discussion aimed at bringing everything together. Patient data is at the center of all dental practice operations, so protecting patient management systems, imaging software, and electronic health records is crucial. Arash will spend this session looking at the history of data theft, contemporary cybersecurity threats, and a breakdown of IT requirements for healthy HIPAA compliance.
Ophtek’s mission has always been to help people use their IT systems safely and securely, with a high degree of confidence. Arash’s appearance at the CDA conference will underline this commitment and offer attendees a treasure trove of valuable insights.
Join us! https://www.cda.org/education-and-events/cda-presents/
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