The incorporation of artificial intelligence is a major break-through in public health dentistry. The chapter highlights the different areas where AI (artificial intelligence) technologies are in use within dental public health. According to the most recent data, AI plays a crucial role in the dental imaging analysis which is the basis for early disease detection and precision treatment planning. Moreover, AI is of great assistance in processing and visualizing complex epidemiological data which in turn fortifies the practice and policy development based on evidence. New predictive analytics models not only made risk stratification easier but also opened the way for preventive interventions to be directed toward vulnerable groups. Besides, AI-powered Teledentistry platforms have remarkably increased the access to care among the underserved populations. The use of this technology is not limited to the clinical aspect only but it also helps the development of the workforce and applying the principles of behavioral sciences in order to achieve good oral health standards. Apart from that, AI is playing a vital role in the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies which consider not only the genetic factors but also the social determinants that influence health as the dentistry strives for precision medicine. The use of AI in public health dentistry is not only a hope but also a very effective way of minimizing oral health disparities and improving the overall health of the population.

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Revolutionizing Oral Healthcare: Artificial Intelligence as a Paradigm Shift in Public Health Dentistry

  • Varkey Nadakkavuakran Santhosh

摘要

The incorporation of artificial intelligence is a major break-through in public health dentistry. The chapter highlights the different areas where AI (artificial intelligence) technologies are in use within dental public health. According to the most recent data, AI plays a crucial role in the dental imaging analysis which is the basis for early disease detection and precision treatment planning. Moreover, AI is of great assistance in processing and visualizing complex epidemiological data which in turn fortifies the practice and policy development based on evidence. New predictive analytics models not only made risk stratification easier but also opened the way for preventive interventions to be directed toward vulnerable groups. Besides, AI-powered Teledentistry platforms have remarkably increased the access to care among the underserved populations. The use of this technology is not limited to the clinical aspect only but it also helps the development of the workforce and applying the principles of behavioral sciences in order to achieve good oral health standards. Apart from that, AI is playing a vital role in the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies which consider not only the genetic factors but also the social determinants that influence health as the dentistry strives for precision medicine. The use of AI in public health dentistry is not only a hope but also a very effective way of minimizing oral health disparities and improving the overall health of the population.