Position: Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Michael DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario; Adjunct Professor, Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario; Staff Periodontist, Niagara Health System, Niagara, Canada; Fellow, International Team for Implantology; Private Practice, Fonthill, Ontario

Biography Text: Dr. Fritz transforms healthcare at the intersection of clinical excellence, technology, and law. As Chair of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technology, he is pioneering frameworks for AI integration that are reshaping patient care. With an LL.M. in Innovation, Law and Technology, an MBA from Kellogg/Northwestern, and a Ph.D. in molecular biology, Dr. Fritz’s multidisciplinary expertise positions him as a trailblazer in the field. At his internationally recognized multi-specialty practice in Fonthill, Ontario, Dr. Fritz has created a “living laboratory” that serves as a model for next-generation healthcare delivery. Here, he seamlessly integrates advanced technologies such as AI-powered diagnostic imaging and automated patient workflows while maintaining the essential human elements of care. His comprehensive global benchmarking—spanning 40 world-class clinics across 25 countries—has established new AI adoption standards that prioritize clinical excellence and patient safety. As an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University’s Medical School and Adjunct Professor at Brock University’s Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Dr. Fritz combines research and teaching to advance the ethical and effective use of AI in healthcare. A sought-after innovator and mentor, he is shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals through his commitment to responsible innovation. His guiding philosophy, “Give me success or its eternal pursuit, and I’ll take the pursuit,” embodies his vision for healthcare transformation that enhances both clinical excellence and compassionate care.