Huntsville Dental Practice Adopts FDA-Cleared AI to Transform X-Ray Diagnostics and Patient Care
huntsville, United States - April 6, 2026 / Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry /
Huntsville practice uses FDA-cleared AI to improve dental X-ray diagnosis
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 1, 2026 – Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, a full-service dental practice serving Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley, has added Pearl’s Second Opinion® platform to its diagnostic workflow. The AI-powered tool analyzes dental X-rays in real time chairside, helping Dr. Patterson Shedd identify conditions that can be difficult to detect on standard radiographs.
Pearl, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, developed Second Opinion® as the first FDA-cleared AI tool capable of reading and instantly identifying disease in dental X-rays. The platform analyzes 2D radiographs at the point of care, detecting up to 18 findings per image, including early and progressed cavities, bone loss, calculus, periapical lesions, and defective restorations. Clinical data show that practices using Second Opinion® catch 37% more disease during routine exams.
The addition reflects a priority that has defined Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry throughout its more than 18 years in Huntsville: giving patients clear, accurate information before any treatment decision is made. Pearl’s AI highlights areas of concern directly on X-ray images with color-coded overlays, so patients can see what Dr. Shedd sees in real time. Research from Pearl shows patients are 30% more likely to accept recommended treatment when diagnoses are backed by AI-supported X-ray analysis.
“Patients deserve to know exactly what is happening in their mouth, and they deserve to know it with confidence,” said Dr. Patterson Shedd, Dentist and Owner of Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. “Pearl gives me an additional layer of precision on every X-ray review, and it gives patients a clear visual explanation they can trust. That matters whether it’s a routine cleaning or a more complex case.”
Second Opinion® integrates with major dental imaging and practice management systems with no disruption to existing workflows. For Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, the addition builds on a clinical approach that has already earned more than 650 five-star reviews on Google and Facebook and served more than 20,000 patients across the Huntsville area.
The practice sees patients from age 3 through adulthood and provides preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care, including dental implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers. Dr. Shedd earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. The office is located at 2124 Cecil Ashburn Drive SE, Suite 130, in Huntsville.
About Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is a full-service dental practice in Huntsville, Ala., founded and led by Dr. Patterson Shedd, DDS. The practice provides preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care for patients of all ages, from young children to adults. With more than 18 years in the community and over 20,000 patients treated across the Tennessee Valley, the practice is a trusted dental home for Huntsville families. Learn more at sheddfamilydental.com.
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Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2124 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE Ste 130, Huntsville, AL 35802, United States
huntsville, AL
United States
Dr. Patterson Shedd
https://sheddfamilydental.com/