NL Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences
(ISSN: 3049-1053)

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Artificial Intelligence in Smart Dentistry: Clinical Applications, Operational Value, and the Future of Precision Oral Healthcare

Author(s) : Gurpreet Kaur*.
DOI : 10.71168/NDO.03.01.140

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Abstract

Since the term artificial intelligence (AI) was first introduced in 1956, AI has evolved from a theoretical concept into a foundational pillar of high-performance dental medicine [1]. This article examines the current state of “Smart Dentistry,” focusing on the integration of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms across diagnostic imaging, precision treatment planning, predictive analytics, and administrative workflows. By synthesizing contemporary clinical evidence published between 2024 and 2026, this review highlights AI’s emerging role as a clinical co-pilot enhancing diagnostic sensitivity, standardizing care delivery, reducing inter-observer variability, and improving practice efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Key challenges to adoption, including data bias, interpretability, regulatory oversight, and ethical liability, are discussed.Finally, the article outlines future directions centered on multimodal data integration, robotics, and personalized (“P4”) dentistry, positioning AI as a transformative force in modern oral healthcare. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Dentistry, Computer-Aided Diagnosis, Deep Learning, CBCT Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Precision Dentistry.

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