In the lecture, we will focus on the common uses of AI today in the field of dentistry – in diagnosis, treatment planning, and creation of a “virtual patient”; we will examine various AI tools available in the global market today; and we will answer, with the help of studies from around the world, the question: Is dental AI mature enough to serve as an independent diagnostic tool, or should the doctor use it as a decision support system, taking into account the medico-legal aspects of using AI – for better or worse.

Aims and Objectives:

• In the lecture, basic concepts of AI and ML will be explained, together with their current and possible uses in the daily practice.
• AI-assisted diagnostic and visualisation modalities for CBCT, OPG, and full-mouth intraoral series will be thoroughly presented using real-life clinical cases.

Learning Outcomes:

• The participants will achieve basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning in general, and their uses in medicine and dentistry.
• The participants will understand common use cases of AI in dentistry as:
  • A decision-support system, enabling the choice of the correct treatment pathway.
  • A treatment-planning tool, enabling clear visualisation and easy measurement towards the planned procedure.
  • A powerful marketing tool, increasing treatment plan acceptance and patient compliance.