Artificial Intelligence: Demystifying Dentistry – The Future and Beyond

A plethora of advancements in the field of technology during the last few decades have integrated these technological advancements in our day to day life. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of engineering science dealing with the computational understanding and ability of the computers to mimic human brain to exhibit an intelligent behaviour to perform the tasks effortlessly. It has begun to establish itself even into the field of dentistry and medicine. Right from data acquisition to even performing virtual surgeries were made possible with the introduction of virtual reality in the medicine and dentistry. The need for proper documentation of the patient’s information, quick and reliable treatment protocols throughrobotics in the field of surgery has encouraged the use of these software technologies in assisting the dentist to diagnose and treat the patients efficiently. However, this technological advancement is still in the stages of infancy and this article is an attempt to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in dentistry.

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