Artificial Intelligence Use in Pediatric Dentistry-A.I. Use in Pediatric Dentistry.mp4A.I. Use in Pediatric Dentistry

A.I. Use in Pediatric Dentistry.mp4A.I. Use in Pediatric Dentistry

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Dr. Zhengyi Liu, a pediatric dentistry expert, presented on the current use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, emphasizing advances in pediatric care. AI, simulating human intelligence, has been used in medicine since the 1960s but is less prevalent in dentistry, with few FDA-approved devices. Machine learning and deep learning, subsets of AI, enable the detection of dental issues like caries and anatomical variations through radiographs and 3D imaging. In pediatric dentistry, AI assists in identifying primary teeth, assessing tooth eruption, plaque, and caries risk, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Commercial AI tools like Overjet, DiagnoCat, and others support clinical decision-making and practice management, with some FDA-cleared for primary teeth. AI improves diagnosis confidence and patient communication but cannot replace clinical judgment. Dr. Liu highlighted ongoing research, benefits, limitations, ethical concerns, and stressed AI as a supportive tool, urging careful integration into dental education and practice.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Machine Learning

Dental Imaging

FDA-approved Dental AI Tools

Clinical Decision Support