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Al – Artificial Intelligence is one of the most important contributions of the fourth Industrial Revolution. It is blossoming and expanding rapidly in all sectors.’ It can learn from human expertise and undertake works typically requiring human intelligence has emerged as a transformative technology in various industries and has potential in dentistry, which is gaining significant attention. The benefits of this technique are better efficiency, accuracy, and time saving during the diagnosis and treatment planning. In dental practice, I envision Al not as a replacement for dental professionals but as an adjunctive tool that fortifies the dental profession. While Al heralds improvements in diagnostics treatment planning and personalized care, ethical and practical considerations must be meticulously navigated to ensure the responsible development of Al in dentistry.’On the dark side of it, Al systems trained on limited or non diverse datasets may produce biased results. It may not always capture the nuance of complex dental cases where human judgment, intuition, and experience are critical. Al in dentistry often involves the collection and analysis of sensitive patient data such as X-rays and treatment records and if these systems are not secure, they could be vulnerable to data breaches. If an Al system in dentistry makes a mistake it is difficult to assign legal responsibility, should the blame fall on the developer, dentistry, or the institution. This is why ethical frameworks are necessary to ensure patient safety, protect privacy, and promote fairness and equality therefore organizations like HIPPA have set high standards for patient data protection. In conclusion, Al offers transformative potential to revolutionize the field, from improving diagnostic accuracy to enhancing operational efficiency and patient care. The paradox lies in balancing the promise of innovation with the challenges of ensuring safety, equity, and the preservation of the dentist-patient relationship.
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