Professional Courtesy—AI: Let’s Have Some Fun by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi

by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, editorial director

• Template 1: Task-oriented prompt
  “Explain [specific topic] in simple terms suitable for [audience]. Include [specific details or examples].”
  Example: “Explain the importance of regular dental checkups in simple terms suitable for parents of young children.”
• Template 2: Problem-solving prompt
  “Provide [type of output, e.g., step-by-step instructions or a list] to address [specific challenge]. Prioritize [key considerations].”
  Example: “Provide interview questions for a new member of a dental front office team. Prioritize questions that will focus on key experiences in previous positions.”
• Template 3: General purpose prompt
  “Act as an expert or take a role as [type of expert or description of a role]. Provide [describe task as if you were explaining it to an intern and give examples with your instructions]. Think deeply about your response. Ask me any questions that would help you provide me with a great answer.”
  This general-purpose prompt gives you a sense of how detailed you can be with your prompts. If you ask the AI to provide you with some great prompt templates to address a particular problem, you will find other approaches to help you learn the best way to ask questions. The better the prompt, the better the output.