Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The term “artificial intelligence” is typically associated with robots. AI refers to the process of using technology to create a machine or software that can essentially mimic human intelligence and execute specified activities. How is it playing out in dentistry, you ask?

AI is being used in dentistry for a variety of reasons, including the detection of normal and pathological structures, disease diagnosis, and prediction of treatment outcomes. It’s also widely employed in dental labs and is playing an increasingly integral role in dental education.  

Over the last two decades, digitization in dentistry has increased exponentially. The dearth of dental and medical experts in the industry is driving the demand for technology, especially AI software. As a direct result of this technology, time, costs, the requirement for human knowledge, and the frequency of medical errors can all be significantly reduced.

AI applications in dental science range from study of facial growth in orthodontics, to interpretation of radiographic images, to creating the best possible prosthesis for a patient.

In one study, an artificial neural network-generated model was used to predict toothache based on factors such as daily tooth-brushing frequency and time, toothbrush replacement pattern, usage of dental floss, diet, and exercise. The result was an extremely accurate toothache predicting model that identified proper eating habits, oral hygiene, and stress reduction as key factors in preventing toothaches. 

With the help of AI software that includes interactive interfaces and speech recognition, you can also accomplish simpler tasks like scheduling appointments for patients at your convenience.

AI is considered a promising tool in behavior management of patients as well to predict precisely the size of unerupted teeth in the mixed dentition period; to detect oral cancer in young patients at an early stage; and much more. Some dental surgeons are already using AI to estimate risk factors, growth forecasts, prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, and various treatment techniques in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). 

Overall, AI has the ability to help dentists – actually, physicians as a whole – make better diagnoses and has made contributions to patient care monitoring, personalized medicine, and drug research. It has also been integrated into electronic health records (EHR) to discover, evaluate, and alleviate patient safety hazards.

The dental world is changing with each passing day. Technological advancements are bringing so many benefits to both dental professionals and their clients, providing a smoother and more precise workflow. With more demanding patients and increasing competition, you can’t afford to stick with the status quo – not when many of your competitors are readily adopting the new advances.

If you want to keep up with the times and provide the best customer experience, it’s time to upgrade your lab operations. This is where Glorious Dental comes in. Whether you want to integrate intraoral scanners, 3D Printers, or other digital innovations into your dental practice, we are dedicated to helping you do just that.If you have any questions, contact us online