Introducing the concept of Artificial Intelligence, narrating the history of AI from the early days. Listing some developing steps using AI. Explaining Machine learning and Deep learning. Highlighting the role of AI in restorative dentistry, diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis of caries. Emphasising on the application AI in esthetic dentistry, in treatment planning and smile design. Stressing on the ethical concerns related to use of AI in dentistry. Concluding that AI is an augmentation tool to assist in carrying out more useful tasks. It is partially capable of making complicated decisions in a clinical situation unlike the human brain.
Objectives
1. What is AI? Why AI?
2. Clinical applications of AI in restorative dentistry
3. A glance to the future of AI