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Hi, I'm Ask ADS!

I'm your cutting-edge, AI-powered assistant—built to be the ultimate knowledge resource for ADS! Got a question about dental infection prevention, occupational health, or patient safety? I deliver instant, expert answers - in your native language - to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and keep your practice safe and successful!

For a limited time, Ask ADS is available to everyone. Soon, this powerful resource will be reserved just for ADS members. Don't miss out—take advantage of open access now, and consider joining ADS to ensure you never lose access to this valuable tool and all our member benefits!

By using Ask ADS, you agree to these Terms of Use.

All About Ask ADS

What information does Ask ADS know?

Ask ADS has gained extensive knowledge by studying:

  • Regulations, standards, guidelines, recommendations, and best practices from:
    • US-based federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other relevant agencies.
    • ADS developed whitepapers, toolkits, and resources
    • Journal articles and publicly available content from other dental associations.
  • Information about ADS leadership, membership benefits, education and training opportunities, certification, and more.
  • Information on State Dental Practice Acts.

Type in a specific question about dental infection prevention and safety, and you will receive a very helpful answer!

What makes Ask ADS different than ChatGPT?

In the world of dental infection prevention and control, there is a lot of misinformation floating around. Ask ADS

  • Has been trained explicitly on trusted resources that provide evidence-based information.
  • Includes members-only content, meaning Ask ADS can access files and information that are normally not widely or publicly available.
  • Provides sources for its answers, so users can go straight to the regulation or guideline from which Ask ADS has drawn its answer.
  • Can answer questions about membership benefits, CE opportunities, and certification information.

What are some tips for writing a great prompt?

  1. Ask One Question at a Time: This helps Ask ADS provide focused and detailed answers to each specific query you have. You can always ask follow-up questions.
  2. Be Specific: The more specific your question, the more targeted and relevant Ask ADS’s response can be.
  3. Provide Context: If your question concerns a specific scenario, subject, or issue, providing a brief background can help Ask ADS better understand the situation and tailor its response accordingly.
  4. Clarify Your Need: Whether it's advice, explanations, or resources, being clear about what you need helps Ask ADS provide the most appropriate response.

What if I disagree with the answer?

Ask ADS is still learning and improving every day from the feedback you share. If you like Ask ADS's answer, give it a thumbs up! We appreciate that. But if the answer isn’t perfect, don’t be shy! Give it a thumbs down and explain why the answer didn’t meet your expectations, and be as specific as possible. For example, instead of saying “Ask ADS didn't understand my question," specify what part of the question was misunderstood and suggest how it could be addressed.

Remember that Ask ADS is not a real person. Ask ADS is an AI machine. To ensure Ask ADS is as helpful as possible, we need to help the system learn. We really appreciate your input and feedback.

Disclaimer

Ask ADS is a generative AI tool, and its responses are not created or reviewed by humans. Do not rely on Ask ADS for clinical decision-making, medical, or legal advice. If you are seeking medical advice of any kind, please consult with a qualified practitioner. Questions concerning legal issues should be directed to your attorney or your state dental board about their specific requirements or regulations. The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) makes Ask ADS available to assist you in searching for information, but does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the results it provides. Ask ADS, like any generative AI tool, is not perfect and is capable of providing inaccurate or even incorrect responses. It is your responsibility to double-check with qualified experts or trusted reference materials all important details that may be provided in a response by Ask ADS. By using Ask ADS, you agree to these Terms of Use.