Abstract
This article outlines the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, particularly for newer professionals. AI's applications span radiographic analysis (identifying pathologies, enhancing diagnostic precision), treatment planning (simulating outcomes, designing aligners), and streamlining administrative tasks (voice recognition for notes, optimized scheduling). The author emphasizes that AI should be viewed as an augmentative tool to human capabilities, not a replacement for clinical judgment, especially in complex cases. It also highlights the critical considerations of data privacy (HIPAA compliance) and the enduring value of the relationship-driven nature of dentistry. Ultimately, the most successful dentists will be those who combine emerging technologies with strong interpersonal and clinical skills.
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Patel, Amrita DDS
(2025)
"The New Professional: What New and Associate Dentists Need to Know about AI,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 107:
No.
9, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol107/iss9/5
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