Transforming Health and Dental Care with Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Opinions from Dentists of Gujarat

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Published: May 29, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence Awareness Pediatric Dentistry Perception Gujarat dentists Machine learning

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Megha Patel
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Chhaya Patel
Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Rohan Bhatt
Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Saumya Goyal
Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat,India.
Disha Makwani
Senior lecturer, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Foram Patel
Senior lecturer, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the foundation of recent technological advancements. It has found significant applicability in today's health-care systems around the world. A machine capable of physical manipulation and powered by an intelligent algorithm would be the ideal dental assistant for executing technique-sensitive treatments in a time efficient and affable manner.
Aim: To assess the knowledge and awareness of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and its applicability in dentistry among General and Specialist dentists of Gujarat.
Methodology: An online survey was conducted among 1000 randomly selected dental professionals registered in Gujarat State Dental Council. It consisted of 15 closed-ended validated questions. The survey gathered information regarding participants’ recognition of AI in Healthcare, their opinions on its applications, future implications, risk and barriers in the Indian Healthcare system. A gentle reminder was sent twice and after adequate responses, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were carried out using SPSS V20 software.
Results: The concept of AI was familiar amongst 75.78% respondents. Majority of BDS and MDS felt that AI can be best used to prevent oral cancer however pediatric dentists opted AI for evaluating risk of caries (p=0.000). The use of AI as superior means was reported by Pediatric Dentists (37.5%) in assessing root anatomy and locating orifices while BDS and MDS selected AI in designing prosthesis. Chances of injuries and errors was selected as first risk by 67.8% and cost effectiveness and lack of infrastructure as the most common limiting factor (36.46%) by the studied sample.

Conclusion: Majority of the dentists were aware about the potential benefits of applying AI as a preventive, diagnostic and treatment tool in dental practice. Despite its numerous benefits, some of the most pressing uncertainties limiting its use were chances of errors and economic considerations.

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Megha Patel, Chhaya Patel, Rohan Bhatt, Saumya Goyal, Disha Makwani, & Foram Patel. (2023). Transforming Health and Dental Care with Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Opinions from Dentists of Gujarat. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 11(2), 459–472. Retrieved from https://www.jclmm.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1036
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