Emerging role of AI in Dental Health Industry

In recent times, the world has seen enormous technological evolution which significantly impacted every aspect of human life. Further, the invention of Smart Toothbrush, Virtual Reality, Augmented reality, Bio-printing Laser Technology, and so forth, consequently resulted in the complete transformation of the Dental Health Industry.

Today, Smart toothbrush acts as a customized coach for your Dental Health by informing you regarding the ideal brushing technique appropriate for your teeth and which part of your teeth ought to be brushed at which angle. All these information concerning your dental health is simply one click away at your Dentist Cloud Computer!

In the same way, a virtual and augmented reality based technology is being used to create a perfect and custom-made teeth model, particularly in luxury dentistry. For added accuracy and less invasive dental health care, currently the Laser technology is being utilized. Further, the employment of 3D Bio-printing bring new era in the Dental industry as it is more precise, faster and reasonable with more enduring satisfaction.

In this line, it is highly anticipated that the Artificial Intelligence will transform the Dental Industry like never before. The AI has a capability of quicker and customized diagnosis, streamlining communication between doctors and doctors-patients, precision, quick analysis of patients’ test associated information. On the basis of analysis the AI platform is able to bring most appropriate alternatives for diagnosis for the patients. Like for an example –IBM’s Watson platform is being utilized for cancer treatment. The Doctors put patients’ information which is analyzed by the software to generate the diagnosis for the patient. This entire process is so swift and quick which increases the effectiveness of the diagnosis and eradicates the chances of human error. 

Following IBM's Watson platform, Dr.John kois has developed Evidentiae a cloud-based programming for Dental Health Care. On the basis of provided information of patients, it provides a holistic dental overview of the patient by  generating broad diagnostic views for aesthetic concerns, biomechanical parameters, functional decision making and dentofacial alterations. 

Now, consider a hypothetical situation where you felt some dental issues during the mid night. By early morning your smart toothbrush forwards your dental information to your doctor’s computer, where the AI software analyses the data and generate a diagnosis plan which will be sent to you and your doctor. Further, a meeting will be scheduled by the software itself without going through the burdensome administrative procedure at the clinic. Now the most suitable plan will be applied. Consequently this will be the future of dentistry. In addition, AI also has potential to resolve the issue of time utilization, convenience, and economic feasibility.

However, to reach that stage of technology AI has to cross some of the obstructions. In dental industry, the awareness with respect to AI is still at its early stage. The industry leaders apart from few like Heartland or Delta, others are still not certain regarding  the reasons for setback in the research and development process for AI-based machines in dentistry.

In the developing countries, the obstructed flow of technology and restrained investment in AI research is another significant obstacle excluding the capital investment required at the initial stage. However, over the recent few years, there is an emphasis on research and innovation in India which has created a helpful ecosystem for development of AI in oral health Care. 

Ultimately, we can highly anticipate that AI is going to occupy the core of Oral Health Car by looking at its utilities and importance.

Source: techgig.com