"If we can influence a patient’s health early, it helps them live a healthier life for longer"

At Best St Dental in Wagga Wagga, this isn’t just a philosophy — it’s the foundation of how care is delivered every day.

Dr. Helen Powis and her team take a truly holistic approach to oral healthcare. From the use of Pearl’s radiologic AI platform Second Opinion®, to performing in-chair microbiome testing, their focus is clear: detect disease early, educate patients effectively, and help them live healthier, happier, longer lives.

At Best St Dental, Dr. Helen shows what it truly means to put prevention and patient understanding at the heart of modern dentistry.

Helping patients see the bigger picture

Pearl doesn’t just support diagnosis; it also transforms the patient experience. At Best St Dental, annotated and colour-coded radiographs are used to help explain diagnoses and treatment options in a way patients immediately understand.

A standout feature is Pearl’s Tooth Segmentation Tool, which highlights different tooth parts in distinct colours. Patients can clearly see where decay is confined to enamel versus where it has progressed deeper into dentin or cementum.

This clarity not only builds understanding but has been shown to increase case acceptance — encouraging patients to accept preventative care before problems worsen.

Pearl’s Second Opinion® provides a "Tooth Segmentation Tool," delineating the various tissues of the tooth in distinct colours, thus helping patients understand their oral health conditions.

For many patients, viewing their radiographs in full colour with AI-driven insights is like upgrading from a black-and-white TV to a high-definition colour TV.

Subtle details — such as the depth of a cavity or the presence of a concealed fracture — become instantly clearer, empowering patients to engage more actively in their care and make confident, informed decisions.

At Best St Dental, Dr. Helen pairs these AI-powered visuals with live biofilm sampling under a microscope. Patients can see — often for the first time — the “why” behind their treatment plan. This combination of visual tools deepens trust, reinforces education, and strengthens the practice’s focus on preventative care.

At Best St Dental, Dr. Helen shows what it truly means to put prevention and patient understanding at the heart of modern dentistry.

Leading the way in preventive dentistry

With AI becoming an integral part of healthcare, dentistry now stands on the threshold of a new era. Already, today’s AI tools are helping dentists work faster, smarter, and with greater precision.

As these technologies continue to evolve and integrate with one another, they will expand access to care and further elevate the quality of dentistry delivered to patients.

At Best St Dental, this future has arrived. By embracing AI and combining it with her preventive philosophy, Dr. Helen Powis is showing what’s possible when technology and patient understanding come together.

The result? More empowered patients, stronger engagement, and care that goes far beyond just “fixing teeth.”

Dr. Helen, thank you for leading by example — and for showing what it truly means to put prevention and patient understanding at the heart of modern dentistry.

Ready to explore Pearl?

Interested in exploring how Pearl’s AI can strengthen your preventive care approach and help you connect with patients? Contact Gamma Tech, Pearl’s official distributor in the ANZ region, to book a free live demo.

Schedule your free Pearl demo today!