CE Lecture: Gary Salman "Cyber Security/AI, Focused on Business Administration"
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
Where: Cranston Country Club
69 Burlingame Rd
Cranston, RI 02921
Registration Opens: 8:00 A.M.
Complimentary Continental Breakfast will be provided to all attendees
Lecture: 9:00am - 3:30pm
CEUs: 6
Complimentary Italian Hot Buffet Lunch will be provided to all guests
Pricing:
RIDA members: Complimentary
Non-ADA members: $400
Out-of-state ADA members: $200
Dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other staff: $50
Guest Speaker - Gary Salman

Do not miss this important event for your dental practice!
Gary Salman is recognized as both a seasoned security expert and a visionary leader in healthcare technology. In the late 1990s, he developed one of the earliest cloud‑based dental practice management systems, which was aquired by a publicly traded company in 2002. This early work laid the foundation for his later focus on integrating AI and cybersecurity into business administration for healthcare providers. At this lecture, he will apply AI concepts to dental business management.
Under his leadership, Black Talon Security monitors and secures tens of thousands of devices worldwide and is also known for cyberattack remediation, having assisted in some of the largest ransomware incidents in U.S. history, recovering all encrypted data.
AI and Business Administration Expertise
Salman’s work bridges artificial intelligence and business administration in healthcare. He is a frequent lecturer at national dental association meetings, training tens of thousands of healthcare professionals on best practices for securing practices and mitigating AI‑driven cyber threats. His presentations often address how AI can be leveraged for risk management, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity in dental and medical business operations.
He has been featured in over 100 prestigious dental, medical, legal, and financial publications, underscoring his influence as a thought leader.
Law Enforcement and Education
Beyond technology, Salman has over 17 years as an instructor at West Point and serves as a Deputy Sheriff. He is also a member of InfraGard, a national cybersecurity law enforcement program. This dual background in law enforcement and business administration informs his approach to incident response, compliance, and organizational security.
Gay Salmon's compnay, Black Talon Security is endorsed by numerous state and national dental associations.
His firm has been called in for major ransomware attacks, with successful data recovery in all cases.
He has trained tens of thousands of healthcare professionals on cybersecurity and AI integration.
Gary Salman’s biography reflects a rare combination of technical innovation, AI expertise, business administration experience, and law enforcement leadership, making him a prominent figure in the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and healthcare business operations.
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