Artificial Intelligence

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From Climate Change to Cavities, AI Is Changing Oral Health

November 27, 2023

In dental research and practice, all eyes are on artificial intelligence's (AI) promise for patients.

 

AI has made its arrival in dental care around the world, largely thanks to a swell of early adopters who have embraced the newest assistive technologies that could lead to earlier diagnosis of oral diseases and put more informative tools in the hands of patients.... Read more about From Climate Change to Cavities, AI Is Changing Oral Health

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Predicting Tooth Loss: Machine-Learning Algorithms May Help Identify Those at Risk

June 23, 2021

Tooth loss is often accepted as a natural part of aging, but what if there was a way to better identify those most susceptible without the need for a dental exam?

New research led by investigators at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) suggests that machine learning tools can help identify those at greatest risk for tooth loss and refer them for further dental assessment in an effort to ensure early interventions to avert or delay the condition.

The study, published June 18 in PLOS ONE, compared five algorithms using a different combination of variables to screen for risk.... Read more about Predicting Tooth Loss: Machine-Learning Algorithms May Help Identify Those at Risk