*Corresponding Author: Megha Bahal, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Baba, Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Received: June 21, 2024; Published: July 24, 2024

Abstract

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in a paradigm change in the medical and dentistry industries. Understanding the fundamental concept, functioning principles, and prospective uses of AI as a diagnostic tool in Dentistry is crucial for its broad implementation. As a result, this study intends to analyze the knowledge and perspective of dental students and practitioners about the potential uses of AI in the field of dentistry. Materials and methods: Using Google Forms, a self designed questionnaire with a total of 13 questions was made. It was then sent online to dental professionals and students in Punjab, and the data were examined. Results: A total of 13 questions were answered and evaluated. The majority of respondents ranked their understanding of AI as mediocre. The participants were overwhelmingly confident that AI will enhance and standardize diagnosis. Among the most significant worries were the accountability for machine failures, data security or privacy issues, and the transfer of healthcare to major technological corporations.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Algorithm; Radiographs; Photographs

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Citation

Citation: Megha Bahal., et al. “Closing the Gap: Assessing Dentists' Knowledge about AI in Dental Practice".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.8 (2024): 46-50.

Copyright

Copyright: Megha Bahal., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.