‘State-of-the-art’ Is Standard at Oceanic Dental
When it comes to dentistry, “fast” and “high quality” are a rare combination. Patients who want the best possible care know they should expect delays — whether they’re booking an appointment, sitting in the waiting room, getting their X-rays analyzed, or scheduling a follow-up visit for treatment. This tradeoff, between moving fast and being precise, is so normal that we take it for granted.
But Oceanic Dental is the exception. A private practice with two locations in Orange County, California, Oceanic Dental serves more than 15,000 patients at lightning speed, while delivering extremely precise and highly personalized care.
Its secret? State-of-the-art technology.
Dr. Krystal Pham — the owner of Oceanic Dental — has more than two decades of experience in dentistry, a career that was inspired by her mother’s practice. After graduating from UC San Francisco, she served as an assistant clinical professor at the university, where she learned about “all the latest dental technology.” Dr. Pham was determined to incorporate these innovations into her own practice:
“Ever since we opened Oceanic Dental, I’ve been committed to using the most advanced technology — from Invisalign to intraoral scanners to now dental AI. Everyone wants the best: To drive the best cars, to work with the best people. Our goal is to provide the absolute best in dental care.”
Fast forward to 2025. Today, Oceanic Dental operates with both speed and precision across every step of the patient experience. And behind the scenes, powering that entire experience, is artificial intelligence.
Go Inside a Dental Practice Powered by AI
In June 2024, Oceanic Dental powered up both of its locations with Overjet AI. Its team had evaluated multiple dental AI companies, including Overjet and Pearl, to find the right partner. According to Dr. Pham, the choice to go with Overjet was based on its intuitive user experience, unique FDA clearances, and all-in-one platform.
It didn’t take long for her to see value:
“It was a great decision to work with Overjet,” Dr. Pham said. “The installation was really smooth — much easier than I expected. I was actually traveling when Overjet set everything up, and when I came back, I was surprised that our team was already using and loving the new tool! It only took me a day to learn how Overjet works, and all of us were excited right away to show our patients.”
Overjet’s Clinical Intelligence Platform is a comprehensive AI solution built for dental providers. The platform analyzes patients’ X-rays to detect suspected oral diseases, such as caries and calculus; anatomical structures, such as enamel and pulp; and past restorations, such as crowns and fillings. Overjet then displays these AI findings with colorful overlays, so that dentists, hygienists, and patients all see the same thing.
For Oceanic Dental, switching from traditional X-rays to Overjet X-rays has made a tremendous impact on patient education, and ultimately, on case acceptance:
“Overjet has at least doubled the case acceptance that we had before,” according to Dr. Pham. “Because now, it’s not just my word against your word. When patients see Overjet showing their decay in bright red, or they see their exact DMF percentage for crowns, it really is eye-opening. It lets patients follow the conversation and understand why they need treatment.”
But Overjet does more than transform X-rays at Oceanic Dental. Its team also leverages AI to plan appointments and prepare for each patient, with Overjet’s Daily Patients Page keeping the whole practice on track:
“We always use Overjet to organize our morning huddle,” said Dr. Pham. “For every patient we’re seeing that day, we can see Overjet’s previous findings and all the information we need to prepare for the appointment. It gives our team a powerful game plan.”
What truly allows Oceanic Dental to work at lightning speed is by combining several AI capabilities. For example, its team references Overjet’s Treatment Review Dashboards, which highlight new opportunities for care based on past periodontal and restorative treatment. Then — by finding open windows on the Daily Patients Page — the team schedules appointments to fill in the gaps.
Dr. Pham emphasized that Overjet has become a critical tool for the whole team, including hygienists and office managers. Its hygienists pull up Overjet whenever they see a patient, and they take note of all its AI findings for the dentist to review. This, yet again, has helped Oceanic Dental operate “so much faster.”
The Next Generation of Dental Care
Every month, Overjet detects nearly 2,000 suspected oral health conditions for patients at Oceanic Dental, which it displays in bright colors on their X-rays. And as every dentist knows, just one of these AI findings can make all the difference.
“When you’re looking at X-rays, it’s easy for little things to slip by — even the best dentists can’t catch everything, every time,” Dr. Pham said. “That’s why Overjet is such a game-changer. If AI technology helps us spot even one issue sooner, it could mean saving a tooth. Honestly, it gives us extra reassurance that we’re providing the best possible care.”
Beyond the precision of care at Oceanic Dental, patients also benefit from the greater speed and efficiency that AI makes possible. Now, the practice can consistently detect and treat oral diseases on the same day, without any wait for the patient.
“Overjet helps us perform same-day treatment,” said Dr. Pham. “Everything works together: the AI recommendations, the analytics, the daily schedule. All the information is there, ready to go. That saves time for patients, and makes us a lot more productive.”
Dr. Krystal Pham is doing more than just following in her mother’s footsteps. Rather, she is leading the next generation of dental care — one that combines the speed and efficiency of AI, with the expertise and personal touch that only people can bring. The result is total trust between her team and her patients.
“I’m so excited to share Overjet’s technology with other dentists, whenever I get the chance,” Dr. Pham said. “The AI makes sure we don’t miss anything in X-rays, while also letting us work fast. My patients really love it.”
