In the digital age, patients often turn to the internet for self-diagnosis before seeking professional dental care. Unfortunately, this trend can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, sometimes resulting in more severe dental conditions.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into various sectors, including dentistry, the question arises: What impact will AI have on patient care and the dental profession itself? AI’s integration into dentistry is already underway, offering tools ranging from virtual assistants and chatbots to advanced x-ray software capable of automated detection of dental issues and predicting treatment outcomes. Robotics in dentistry, though still in its early stages, also represents a growing frontier. While AI-powered tools like ChatGPT have garnered much attention, the incorporation of AI in maxillofacial radiology, a specialized field of dentistry, is where some of the most profound changes are occurring.
