Selected Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry papers

 ​FDI White Paper on Artificial Intelligence - DOWNLOAD PDF

The FDI White Paper on Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dentistry. It describes the application of AI in four domains of dentistry, including individual patient care, community and public health, education and the workforce, and research. The document highlights the potential benefits of AI for improving patient care, enhancing workforce planning and monitoring, diversifying the workforce, and advancing research. However, it also acknowledges the risks and limitations of implementing AI in dentistry, such as bias and limited generalizability, accessibility issues, interoperability challenges, and data protection concerns. 
Key aspects: 
  • AI applications in four domains of dentistry: individual patient care, community/public health, education/workforce, and research.
  • AI benefits to improve patient care: image analysis, predictive dentistry, evidence-supported planning, conductive therapies, and patient communication.
  • The role of AI in community/public health: oral health surveillance and care for underserved populations.
  • Potential impact of AI on dental education, workforce planning, diversification, and research.
  • Risks and limitations of AI in dentistry: bias, accessibility, interoperability, and data protection.
​Who should read this paper? Every dentist should read this document to stay informed about the latest developments in AI technology and its potential impact on dental practice. By understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in dentistry, dentists can make informed decisions about integrating this technology into their practice to improve patient outcomes while ensuring data protection and ethical considerations are met.
Schwendicke, F., Blatz, M., Uribe SE, C.W., Verma, M., Linton, J., and Kim, Y.J. (2023). Artificial Intelligence for Dentistry - FDI White Paper (International Dental Federation). DOWNLOAD PDF

Artificial intelligence in dental research: Checklist for authors, reviewers, readers  - DOWNLOAD PDF

This paper provides authors, reviewers, and readers with a checklist to ensure the proper use and reporting of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental research. The checklist includes 31 items covering planning, conducting, and reporting AI studies in dentistry.
Following this checklist can help overcome weaknesses in current AI studies and advance research while facilitating a debate on standards in the field.
Key aspects:
  • Checklist for authors, reviewers, and readers to ensure proper use and reporting of AI in dental research
  • 31 items covering planning, conducting, and reporting of AI studies in dentistry
  • Checklist can help overcome weaknesses in current AI studies and advance research while facilitating a debate on standards in the field
Who should read this paper? Dentists who are interested in incorporating AI into their practice or conducting research using AI can benefit from reading this paper as it guides how to plan, conduct, and report such studies properly.
Schwendicke, F., Singh, T., Lee, J.-H., Gaudin, R., Chaurasia, A., Wiegand, T., Uribe, S., Krois, J., and IADR e-oral health network and the ITU WHO focus group AI for Health (2021). Artificial intelligence in dental research: Checklist for authors, reviewers, readers. J. Dent. 107, 103610. DOWNLOAD PDF

Artificial intelligence for oral and dental healthcare: Core education curriculum - DOWNLOAD PDF

This paper presents a core education curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) in oral and dental healthcare. The curriculum includes learning outcomes related to the basics of AI, its applications in dentistry, ethical considerations, and practical skills for evaluating and using AI tools.
Key aspects:
  • AI is rapidly entering oral health services and dentistry - Dental professionals need basic knowledge and skills to appraise dental AI
  • The core curriculum defines a minimum set of learning outcomes for dental education programs.
  • Learning outcomes cover the basics of AI, its applications in dentistry, ethical considerations, and practical skills for evaluating and using AI tools
​Who should read this paper? This paper is a must-read for every dentist in academia and education to gain a comprehensive understanding of the basics of AI in dentistry, to know what are the essential aspects of AI that should be in the dental curriculum and its importance in shaping the future of dental curriculum.
Schwendicke, F., Chaurasia, A., Wiegand, T., Uribe, S.E., Fontana, M., Akota, I., Tryfonos, O., Krois, J., and IADR e-oral health network and the ITU/WHO focus group AI for health (2023). Artificial intelligence for oral and dental healthcare: Core education curriculum. J. Dent. 128, 104363. DOWNLOAD PDF