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Integrating AI into Dentistry: Technical Pathways and Clinical Applications in Oral Diseases–A Comprehensive Overview

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the management of oral diseases is rapidly increasing, encompassing etiopathogenesis, disease course, diagnosis, treatment plans, and postoperative care. AI demonstrates exceptional performance in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and supporting clinical decision-making. This review provides a comprehensive overview of AI in dentistry, elucidating the neural network architectures and major implementation methods of AI. It focuses on specific application scenarios of AI-based models and evaluates their performance, and additionally highlights the limitations and promising future directions, providing insights to advance the clinical applications of AI in dentistry.

Source: International Dental Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.109336

Authors: Ying Yuan, Hao Zhou, Bo Wang, Chengrun Li, Baijuan Gong, Zhimin Li

Institution: China Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Radiography and Imaging

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,550