Ophtek Founder, Arash Shokouh to Speak at Sunrise Dental Solutions Summit 2026. For dental practices, the opportunities created by new technology are vast. But there’s also a growing responsibility to protect sensitive data. This will be one of the key themes when Arash joins the Sunrise Dental Solutions Summit 2026 in Lake Tahoe.
The 2026 Sunrise Annual Summit takes place from September 23-27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. At the Summit, Sunrise Dental Solutions members, their families, and other dental professionals will gather for several days of education, networking and relaxation. The Summit has been running for 21 years and offers a wealth of opportunities. Dental professionals have the chance to not only learn from industry leaders, but also step away from the pressures of running a practice.
This year’s theme is Building Generational Wealth in Dentistry, with presentations taking place on areas such as financial planning and leadership to practice protection. And this is where Arash steps in. With the dangers of artificial intelligence ever-present in today’s headlines, Arash will be discussing the best ways to keep dental practices safe.
AI is becoming a major part of everyday business and clinical operations for many dental practices. It’s fast, it’s efficient and it’s easy to access. But this convenience can create new security risks. Like any healthcare organization, dental practices handle and process large amounts of sensitive patient information. The adoption of AI-driven tools brings additional ways for that data to be exposed. Accordingly, dental practices need to work safely with AI.
Arash’s speech will explain how practices can put practical safeguards in place rather than simply avoiding AI. Drawing from more than two decades of experience across IT, engineering and cybersecurity, Arash will cover HIPAA-aligned policies, strengthened IT procedures and how to put safety measures around AI tools.
For Arash and Ophtek, the event provides another opportunity to help dental professionals understand the changes in technology which are shaping their practices. More importantly, it will empower them to use it safely. AI is going to continue to evolve at a rapid pace, so understanding how to protect data will be crucial for all those who use it.
