Transfer Learning-Based Classifier to Automate the Extraction of False X-Ray Images From Hospital's Database.

Background: During preclinical training, dental students take radiographs of acrylic (plastic) blocks containing extracted patient teeth. With the digitisation of medical records, a central archiving system was created to store and retrieve all x-ray images, regardless of whether they were images of teeth on acrylic blocks, or those from patients. In the early stage of the digitisation process, and due to the immaturity of the data management system, numerous images were mixed up and stored in random locations within a unified archiving system, including patient record files.

Developing an Artificial Intelligence Solution to Autosegment the Edentulous Mandibular Bone for Implant Planning.

Objective:  Dental implants are considered the optimum solution to replace missing teeth and restore the mouth's function and aesthetics. Surgical planning of the implant position is critical to avoid damage to vital anatomical structures; however, the manual measurement of the edentulous (toothless) bone on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images is time-consuming and is subject to human error. An automated process has the potential to reduce human errors and save time and costs.

The Potential of Blockchain Technology in Dental Healthcare: A Literature Review.

Blockchain technology in the healthcare industry has potential to enable enhanced privacy, increased security, and an interoperable data record. Blockchain technology is being implemented in dental care systems to store and share medical information, improve insurance claims, and provide innovative dental data ledgers. Because the healthcare sector is a large and ever-growing industry, the use of blockchain technology would have many benefits.

Introducing a comprehensive high-stake online exam to final-year dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluation of its effectiveness.

Background: Dental education involves teaching and assessing the acquisition of verifiable domains that require superior psychomotor, communication, and cognitive skills. Evolving technologies and methods of assessment could enhance student learning environment and improve tutor assessment experience.

Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce the application of a comprehensive high-stakes online exam to final-year dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate its effectiveness.

The Oral Health Impact Profile: ranking of items for temporomandibular disorders.

The study aimed to rank the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49) items by relevance to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). A modified version of the OHIP-49 was completed by 110 patients with TMD and by age- and gender-matched TMD-free individuals. Patients were diagnosed using the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) for TMD.