Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the future of dental care. But for most practices, the real question is not whether AI is exciting. It is whether it can fit naturally into the way dentists already diagnose, treatment plan, communicate with patients, and run their day.
That is why ClearDent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pearl, the global leader in dental AI solutions. Through this partnership, Pearl’s Second Opinion® chairside radiologic AI software will be supported for ClearDent users across Canada, with plans to make it available as a native AI integration within ClearDent’s practice management software.
For Canadian dental practices using ClearDent, this partnership represents an important step forward: access to advanced AI-assisted disease detection within the clinical workflow they already know.
What is Pearl’s Second Opinion®?
Pearl’s Second Opinion® is an AI-powered radiologic detection software designed to help dentists evaluate dental x-rays with greater consistency and confidence. The software can assist in identifying a range of common dental conditions, including caries, bone loss, periapical radiolucency, and other radiographic findings.
For clinicians, this means AI can serve as an additional visual aid when reviewing radiographs, helping support diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient communication.
Importantly, Second Opinion® is not a replacement for the dentist. It is a clinical support tool that helps dentists bring another layer of insight to the radiographic review process.
Why this partnership matters for ClearDent practices
Canadian dental practices are increasingly looking for technology that helps them improve care while reducing friction in daily operations. AI can play a meaningful role, but only when it is accessible, practical, and integrated into the systems practices already use.
Through ClearDent’s Developer Program, Pearl will begin distributing Second Opinion® to ClearDent practices in Canada through an API-based integration. This will allow practices to bring AI-assisted radiographic detection into their existing clinical workflow, rather than requiring disconnected systems or unnecessary manual steps.
Supporting better clinical consistency
One of the biggest opportunities for dental AI is standardization.
Every practice wants to deliver consistent, high-quality care. But radiographic interpretation can vary based on time, case complexity, provider experience, and the demands of a busy clinical schedule. AI-assisted detection can help provide a consistent second set of eyes when reviewing radiographs.
For practices, this can support:
- More consistent identification of potential findings
- Stronger clinical documentation
- More confident treatment planning conversations
- Improved patient understanding through visual AI-supported insights
- A more modern and technology-enabled care experience
By adding Pearl’s AI capabilities to the ClearDent ecosystem, practices will have another tool to help support quality, consistency, and clarity in patient care.
Helping patients better understand their oral health
Patient communication is one of the most important parts of case acceptance and long-term oral health. When patients can clearly see what their dentist is explaining, they are more likely to understand the issue, ask informed questions, and feel confident about recommended treatment.
AI-assisted radiographic detection can help make clinical conversations more visual and easier to follow. By highlighting areas of concern on x-rays, tools like Second Opinion® can support clearer explanations and more transparent patient education.
For ClearDent practices, this aligns with a broader goal: helping teams not only manage the practice but also create a better experience for patients.
A practical step toward the future of dentistry
ClearDent’s partnership with Pearl is part of a growing partner ecosystem designed to bring innovative, practice-ready solutions to Canadian dental teams.
As dental technology continues to evolve, practices need systems that can support new tools without adding complexity. ClearDent’s Developer Program is designed to make that possible by enabling trusted technology partners to connect with ClearDent in ways that support the real-world needs of dental practices.
The addition of Pearl’s Second Opinion® reflects ClearDent’s commitment to helping Canadian dentists embrace practical innovation, from AI-assisted care to more connected clinical and administrative workflows.
Built for Canadian dental practices
Pearl’s Second Opinion® has received clearance in Canada, as well as in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Through this partnership, ClearDent and Pearl will work together to support Canadian dental professionals through education, webinars, events, and resources that help practices better understand how AI can be used in everyday clinical care.
For Canadian practices already using ClearDent, this partnership provides a clear path to exploring dental AI within a familiar software environment.
The future of AI in dentistry is becoming more practical
AI in dentistry is no longer just a future concept. It is becoming a practical part of how modern practices diagnose, communicate, and deliver care.
By partnering with Pearl, ClearDent is helping Canadian dental practices access AI-assisted disease detection in a way that is connected, clinically useful, and designed to fit into the practice workflow.
For ClearDent users, this is an exciting step toward a more intelligent, integrated, and future-ready dental practice.
Learn more
ClearDent and Pearl will be sharing more information through upcoming educational initiatives, webinars, and events designed to help Canadian dental practices understand how AI-assisted disease detection can support clinical care.
To learn more about ClearDent’s partner ecosystem and how ClearDent is helping Canadian dental practices prepare for the future of dentistry, contact the ClearDent team.
