Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: Hype or Hope?
Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant contributions to the fourth industrial revolution, which ushers in a new digital era. It is defined as “the study of intelligent agents, which includes any machine that can comprehend its environment and respond to increase its chances of succes...
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| Language: | English |
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Riphah International University, Islamabad
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Islamic International Medical College |
| Online Access: | https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/1666 |
| Summary: | Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant contributions to the fourth industrial revolution, which ushers in a new digital era. It is defined as “the study of intelligent agents, which includes any machine that can comprehend its environment and respond to increase its chances of success.”1 The term "AI" is used informally when a machine imitates cognitive processes that people often connect with other human minds, such as "learning and problem-solving."1 Mathematician John McCarthy created the concept of "artificial intelligence" in 1955. McCarthy is widely considered the founder of the field. To explain how machines might be able to perform what can be referred to as "intelligent" activities, he introduced this phrase.2 Numerous industrial sectors, including robotics, transportation, smart cities, financial analysis, etc., have incorporated AI. As an example, medical and dental imaging diagnostics, decision support, precision and digital medicine, drug discovery, wearable technologies, hospital monitoring, robotic and virtual assistants have all been employed in medicine and dentistry. In many instances, artificial intelligence (AI) can be seen as a helpful tool for physicians and dentists to lessen their labor. AI may learn from various information sources (multi-modal data) to diagnose diseases beyond the capability of humans, in addition to identifying diseases by means of a single information source that is focused on a particular illness.3
The introduction of AI platforms such as CHAT GPT has completely revolutionized the dynamics of information being available within seconds. Similarly, health professionals are eagerly contemplating its effects in the Medical and Dental Health profession.3 The dentists all over the world are also rapidly embracing the advancements in AI and machine learning.4 One of the biggest advantages of AI in dentistry is its ability to diagnose oral diseases with high accuracy and precision. AI algorithms can analyze dental images and detect early signs of oral cancer, periodontitis, and other oral diseases, allowing for early treatment and prevention of further complications.5 |
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| ISSN: | 1815-4018 2410-5422 |