The Role and Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Dental Radiography-A Mini-Review

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize dental radiography by improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy. Dental radiography has recently benefited from the application of AI where it refers to the use of technology to enhance or speed up imaging data interpretation or to make duties easier with little to no dentist interaction. By providing a brief overview of AI’s role in dental radiography, this review helps dental professionals understand how it can enhance their routine work and improve efficiency. The present paper reviews the current state of AI applications in dental radiography, identifying gaps in existing research, and exploring potential future development. AI has the potential to significantly improve dental radiography by automating and improving the interpretation process. However, there are many challenges, such as the unavailability of high-quality datasets and standardized reporting formats. Future research in AI should focus on enhancing dataset quality, creating standardized reporting formats, resolving legal and ethical issues, and offering instructions and training to dental professionals.