THEODORE MONNIN
Strategy First. Always.
The AI revolution will change all industries, including dentistry and orthodontics. The independent practices that succeed will be the ones that harness AI in a strategic way — to improve and grow their unique business, not just accumulate tools.
I'm Theodore Monnin — a Dayton, Ohio AI Strategist working exclusively with independent dental and orthodontic practice owners to build the strategic foundation that makes AI actually work for their practice.
The 2026 National Dental Practice AI Survey
How Are America's Dental and Orthodontic Practice Owners Actually Approaching AI in 2026?
I am conducting the first annual AI readiness study of dental and orthodontic practices across the United States. The findings give every participating practice owner a clear, data-driven picture of where their market stands on AI adoption nationwide.
The complete findings report publishes Q4 2026 and is delivered personally to every dental professional who contributes before the September 30 survey close date.
AI Readiness Scorecard
Find Out Where Your Practice Actually Stands on AI Readiness
The free AI Readiness Assessment was built specifically for independent dental and orthodontic practice owners. Four minutes. No vendor affiliation. No pitch attached.
When you complete the assessment you will walk away with two things:
Clarity on where you are — a precise strategic picture of your practice's AI readiness across four dimensions, benchmarked against what forward-thinking practices are doing.
Confidence in what to do next — a specific, prioritized recommendation for the highest-impact first move your practice can make on AI strategy right now.
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Theodore Monnin is an AI Strategist with a deep background in US Air Force cybersecurity for some of America's most advanced Top Secret weapons systems. During nearly a decade in that arena he developed a rare understanding of strategic thinking and technological implementation at the highest levels of complexity.
He now applies that same strategic discipline to the AI decisions facing independent business owners — and is passionate about helping Ohio practice owners cut through the noise and build AI strategies that actually work.