Dugoni School of Dentistry and OraQ to Launches a Research Project on Artificial Intelligence

Dugoni School of Dentistry partnered with the OraQ and planned to launch an innovative research project on artificial intelligence to explore the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. Initially, the project will focus on enhancing clinical decision-making among dental faculty by applying AI for precise care through practicing growth. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the Center for Innovation and Translation, and it aims to evaluate the performance efficacy of OraQ’s AI-driven software. OraQ’s AI-driven software helps clinicians assess treatments and potential risks, diagnose them, and plan treatment, and it is specifically designed to increase consistency and accuracy in clinical decisions. AI-driven consistency in clinical decision-making will ensure uniform patient care with improved treatment outcomes that will standardize the teaching and learning process.

Dental Practice Management Software Market Size

Insights from Precedence Research report, the global dental practice management software market size was estimated at US$ 1.86 billion in 2023 and is expected to surpass around US$ 4.39 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032. 

In February 2023, the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics published a white paper on artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence for dentistry. This report discusses the uses of AI or augmented intelligence in preventive treatment, caries detection, periodontal examination, and dental implant types in panoramic radiographs. These tools also help in oral maxillofacial surgeries, endodontic treatments, dental prosthetics, dental radiology, and other imaging techniques. According to Dentaly, over 52%of dentists felt that they would see remarkable advancements in AI in current dental practices, about 29% of dentists felt that there would be a limited impact of AI on dentistry, and 10% felt that they would see transformative changes in the field of dentistry. Only 10% of respondents from the survey conducted by Dentaly said that they were likely to adopt AI technology, while 47% were positive to some extent.

Dental Software Market Size

The dental software market in the U.S. is calculated at US$ 0.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to hit around US$ 1.11 billion by 2032, with a remarkable CAGR of 11.10% from 2023 to 2032.

As per the 2023 survey by Dentaly on the impact of artificial intelligence in transforming the field of dentistry, 35% of licensed dentists have already implemented AI technology in their practice. 77%of those who deployed AI reported positive results from AI. About 81% of dentists in the U.S. kept a positive approach toward artificial intelligence applications in dentistry. And 62% of the U.S. dentists agreed that some of the operational tasks in dental clinics can be solved by using AI. The implemented applications of AI in dentistry include 51% of image analysis, 43%of diagnosis, and 38% of treatment planning. As per the survey report by Dentaly, the beneficial results include 76% efficient workflows, 48%predictive analytics for patient outcomes, 40% improved accuracy in diagnosis, 35% enhanced treatment planning, and 20% personalized treatment options. This survey also highlighted the proportion of security concerns related to AI, such as 67% of data privacy and security concerns, 52% ethical considerations, 43% concerning the cost of implementing AI technologies, and 33% concerning potential job displacement.

Organizations/Programs Promoting Oral Health Education

Sr. No.	Name of the Organization/ Program	Objective
1.	Senior Smiles Program	It is an awareness program to educate senior citizens about the importance of teeth care, denture maintenance, and healthy living.
2.	Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures	It focuses on children’s dental health and offers free dental screenings. It also provides oral health education resources to families, underserved communities, and teachers.
3.	Authority Dental	Authority Dental, formerly Oral Health America, focuses on equal access to dental care for all Americans. It provides a free ‘Dentist Near Me’ service and oral health educational resources.