Research library
AI in dentistry
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Diagnostics & ImagingAI Caries Detection: High Scores, Shaky Evidence?
AI caries detection scores high in lab studies, but an umbrella review of 17 systematic reviews finds the evidence too shaky for stand-alone use…
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Diagnostics & ImagingAI Dental Trauma Detection: Sharp or Blind?
AI dental trauma detection nailed crown-root fractures (90%) but missed most alveolar fractures (27%) in a new study. The promise and the blind spots.
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Ethics, Education & Patient CareAI in Dental Education: Learning Tool or Crutch?
AI in dental education is now near-universal — 454 students, 5 countries, 96% on ChatGPT — yet only 1 in 5 always check what…
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Diagnostics & ImagingAI Oral Precancer Detection: Smarter Than a Specialist?
AI oral precancer detection matched specialists and lifted junior dentists to expert level in one study—but a photo still can’t replace a biopsy.
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Diagnostics & ImagingCarotid Calcification: Can a Dental X-Ray Flag Stroke Risk?
Carotid calcification on a dental X-ray can signal stroke risk. New AI flags it at 95% sensitivity — but mislabels 3 in 10 healthy…
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Endodontics & RestorativeAI Dental Shade Matching: Can a Photo Pick Your Tooth Color?
AI dental shade matching matched expert consensus 76% of the time from routine photos — strong as a shortlist, but it still needs a…
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PeriodontologyAI Gum Disease Prediction: Forecast or Shaky Guess?
AI gum disease prediction tools have multiplied for 46 years, yet a 2026 review rated all but one of 20 models high risk of…
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Implants & Oral SurgeryAutonomous Dental Implant Robot: Precision or Peril?
An autonomous dental implant robot placed zygomatic implants within 0.87 mm — but in resin models, and 1 in 5 sites cracked. Precision or…
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Implants & Oral SurgeryAI Implant Planning: A Surgeon’s Blueprint or a Rough Draft?
AI implant planning from CBCT matched specialists within ~1.7 mm — but picked implant size right only 65–75% of the time. Promise and peril,…
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OrthodonticsAI Orthodontic Simulation: Real Preview or a Guess?
AI orthodontic simulation renders a photorealistic ‘after’ face most people can’t spot — but it draws the plan, it can’t predict your real result.