AI vs. Your Dentist

AI is Transforming Your Smile

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many fields, and dentistry is no exception. Dental AI-powered systems integrated into practice management software to help calibrate professionals. The following are examples of several AI systems that are making an impact in dentistry to aid with diagnosis and treatment planning.

Several AI systems are making a big impact in dentistry:

  • VideaHealth: Analyzes radiographs to spot cavities and bone loss.
  • Pearl’s Second Opinion: Highlights potential issues on dental X-rays.
  • Denti.AI: Calibrates dentists’ diagnostic skills through feedback.
  • Overjet for Educators: Trains dental students with AI technology.
  • Dentrix Ascend: Automates administrative tasks in dental practices.
  • Oral-B Genius X: Provides real-time feedback on brushing habits.

Precision and Efficiency in Dental AI

These diagnostic tools analyze radiographs, pinpointing caries, bone loss, calculus, and faulty restorations. AI can detect dental caries with over 90% accuracy, leading to earlier and more effective treatments. AI’s ability to highlight even the smallest radiolucencies helps bring attention to conditions that may be overlooked at a single glance.

AI can spot the earliest signs of caries between teeth on bitewing X-rays. This allows dentists to intervene earlier with preventative care treatments like application of fluoride varnish, Curodont, prescribing Prevident 5000 toothpaste, performing dietary counseling, and recommending MI paste. Early detection means timely preventive care and fewer extensive treatments later. For the dentist, AI means faster and more accurate diagnoses, with fewer missed conditions. For the patient, this means access to earlier intervention techniques.

Dentists are Training AI and AI is Training Dentists

As dentists review AI findings, they must decide whether to accept or reject them. This feedback loop helps the AI improve and boosts dentists’ accuracy. AI is also helping to train the next generation of dentists. AI tools give dental students immediate feedback on their diagnostic skills, helping them learn what to look for on a radiograph to diagnose for caries, periapical radiolucencies, etc. Dental students entering the clinic for the first time can use AI to help them differentiate between characteristics such as caries and cervical burnout.

AI-Powered Patient Education

Trust in health care among Americans has declined in recent decades. AI tools provide visual aids and simulations to help patients better understand their conditions and treatments. When AI confirms a dentist’s diagnosis and recommendations, patients are more inclined to trust the findings. By combining AI’s capabilities with the expertise of health professionals, the overall patient experience is improved, fostering a more collaborative and transparent relationship between patients and their caregivers. This leads to better compliance and outcomes.

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