AI-POWERED DENTISTRY: REVOLUTIONIZING ORAL CARE

Arpit Sikri; Jyotsana Sikri; Rimple Gupta

doi:10.29121/shodhai.v1.i1.2024.2

Authors

Arpit Sikri Associate Professor & Post Graduate Teacher, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge and Oral Implantology, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Baddi), Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Dr. Jyotsana Sikri Associate Professor & Post Graduate Teacher, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Baddi), Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Dr. Rimple Gupta Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhai.v1.i1.2024.2

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Dental AI Applications, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Ethical Considerations, Machine Learning, Robotic Dentistry, Treatment Planning

Abstract

The dentistry field is changing as a result of artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasing patient care overall, personalising treatment regimens, and boosting diagnostic accuracy. With applications ranging from diagnostic imaging to treatment simulation, AI benefits both practitioners and patients. However, integrating these technologies presents challenges, including data privacy, ethical concerns, and the need for regulatory frameworks. Responsible AI adoption can enhance access to oral healthcare while ensuring efficiency. Ultimately, AI promises a future of precision dentistry that caters to individual needs, while still emphasizing the importance of human qualities like empathy and commitment to patient well-being. In the broader healthcare arena, AI is a transformative force, improving accuracy and reducing human error for healthier smiles and better lives. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought significant changes to multiple industries, including dentistry, by improving patient care and optimizing workflows. Its swift progress has revolutionized oral healthcare delivery, offering cutting-edge solutions for everything from diagnosis to treatment planning. This narrative review delves into the diverse roles of AI in dentistry, analyzing its applications, benefits, challenges, and future outlook.

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