CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 127 AI Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about topics in recent years, both in the media and in academic circles. While some people hail it as thekey tounlockinghumanity’spotential, others are sceptical of its implications. The truth, as may lay somewhere in between. AI is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of technologies and applications. At its core, it refers to the ability of machines to learn and make decisions on their own, without explicit programming, but rather algorithms or simple sets of instructions. This means that AI can be adapted for anything from detecting patterns in large datasets, using large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to generate text and other content, to playing and excelling at complex games like chess or Go – perhaps even creating its own. A game-changer or a threat to humanity? On one hand, proponents of AI argue that it has the potential to revolutionise virtually every aspect of our lives. They point to the numerous ways in which AI is already being used today, from self-driving cars to personalised healthcare. They also argue that AI can help us tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity, such as climate change and disease. On the other hand, sceptics are concerned about the potential risks and The future of dentistry is powered by AI By Makenzie Harris & Martina Dietrich downsides of AI. They worry that AI could become too powerful and out of control, or that it could be used to perpetuate inequality and discrimination. They also argue that AI could take over jobs that are currently done by humans, leading to mass unemployment and economic disruption. Early detection of oral health issues with AI technology One area where AI is already making a significant impact is healthcare. Medical AI has the potential to transform the way we diagnose and treat diseases, making healthcare more personalised and effective. For example, AI can be used to analyse medical images such as x-rays and MRIs, helping doctors identify diseases and conditions more accurately and quickly. Dental AI is a specific subset of medical AI that focuses on oral health. This technology can help dentists identify problems early on, before they become more serious and difficult to treat. For example, dental AI can be used to detect tooth decay, open margins, and bone loss in x-rays, as well as to analyse past dental work. How Pearl is revolutionising dental diagnosis and patient education One company that is leading the charge in dental AI is Pearl. Pearl’s Second Opinion® radiologic AI software is a computer vision platform that instantly detects even the most difficult-to-spot conditions in patient x-rays. Patients essentially receive an unbiased second opinion on their diagnosis while still in the dental chair, which helps build trust and improve treatment outcomes. But it offers more than just a diagnostic function. A standout feature is its ability to visually distinguish tooth parts and supporting structures, which proves to be an excellent resource for patient education. This visual aid enables dentists to communicate their findings effortlessly to patients, resulting in an increase in case acceptance rates by up to 40%. Pearl’s Second Opinion® is now available through Gamma Tech, a Sydney-based leading provider of dental technology solutions. This partnership will allow dentists across Australasia to take advantage of the latest advances in dental AI, helping themprovide better care to their patients. In conclusion, AI technology holds great promise for the future. While there are certainly risks and challenges that need to be addressed, the potential benefits of AI are too great to ignore, especially in dentistry. Schedule a demo via the link below to learn why Second Opinion® is predicted to shape the future of dentistry and how it can benefit your dental practice. u P: 0437 230 808 E: service@gammatech.com.au W: https://pages.hellopearl.com/gammatech Trained on millions of anonymised x-rays and medical records, which were annotated by expert dentists from around the world, Second Opinion® is the first chairside disease detection aid for dentists cleared by the TGA and Medsafe. Dentists can now harness the power of AI using Pearl’s Second Opinion®, a computer vision platform that instantly catches even the hardest-tospot conditions in your patient x-rays.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTc3NDk3Mw==