Articifial intelligence (AI) is impacting many aspects of people's lives today. In fields such as finance, manufacturing, agriculture, insurance, education, and healthcare, AI has been commissioned to cut costs, increase efficiency, and improve accuracy. Like many innovations, the use of AI can have both positive and potentially negative consequences. As an example, if used in dentistry to detect interproximal carious lesions, AI technology does not have the ability (at least not yet) to recognize the individual uniqueness of each patient. For instance, some patients are highly caries prone and may be best served by prophylactic intervention of even small borderline lesions, while other patients are very caries resistant and may simply require the monitoring of suspected carious lesions.
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Acta Odontol Scand
January 2025
CHU de Bordeaux, Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-Dentaire, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; Univ. Bordeaux, Oral Health Department, F-33000 Bordeaux, France.
Objective: To describe the oral health status of patients with obesity and to explore the socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, lifestyle habits (tobacco, alcohol, sweet/acidic diet), and saliva parameters most associated with the dental caries experience. Material and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 204 patients' data with obesity attending a therapeutic education programme. Caries experience (number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth [DMFT]), periodontal status, oral hygiene, occlusal tooth wear, masticatory inefficiency, and saliva parameters were recorded.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to gain knowledge of general oral health preventive measures with a specific focus on root caries preventive measures for patients ≥65 years old, performed by Norwegian dental hygienists in public and private dental health services. A secondary aim was to investigate differences and challenges in prevention practices. Materials and methods: An electronic survey was conducted among the sample in 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
December 2024
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.
Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) represents a significant public health challenge, characterized by the rapid decay of primary teeth in young children. This condition adversely affects oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life (QoL).
Aim: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of ECC among children attending a dental outpatient department in Meerut City.
iScience
December 2024
Department of Stomatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Large language models (LLMs) offer potential in primary dental care. We conducted an evaluation of LLMs' diagnostic capabilities across various oral diseases and contexts. All LLMs showed diagnostic capabilities for temporomandibular joint disorders, periodontal disease, dental caries, and malocclusion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActa Med Philipp
November 2024
College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila.
Objectives: This study aims to establish baseline data on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of senior dental clinicians, which may help determine areas of ICDAS that could be reinforced in teaching, training, and open opportunities for future studies in the Philippines.
Methods: A quantitative descriptive study design used a 4-part online questionnaire for senior dental clinicians from A.Y.
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