Bite Registration Devices-Simplifying Occlusion

The success of a dental prosthesis pivots on its harmony with the jaw movements. Dentists strive to create a prosthesis that seamlessly blends with the chewing patterns, adjacent teeth/gums and the tongue. Digital bite registration devices are one such tool used in restorative dentistry that reduces chairside time, minimizes corrections during trials, and guarantees a happy patient. Bite registration devices have undergone a paradigm shift over the past decade. With digital technology in place, registering jaw movements is more precise today than ever before. Continue reading Bite Registration Devices-Simplifying Occlusion

The Hidden Realities Behind The Business Of Smiles

When it comes to dentistry, there are two distinct worlds: the perception of the profession and its ground reality. The Backstory Thanks to my father’s job, I grew up traveling the world, living in both developed and developing nations—not as a tourist but as a local. When you live with different people, in different places, with different cultures, and different skin colours – you learn … Continue reading The Hidden Realities Behind The Business Of Smiles

Revolutionizing Implant Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence 

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing implant dentistry by enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes through various applications. Key uses include bone and nerve segmentation, bone density evaluation, and predicting implant stability. Although AI tools show great promise, they require further development to achieve full decision-making capabilities, improving clinical practices significantly. Continue reading Revolutionizing Implant Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence 

Adding the Human Touch to your AI-driven Dental Technology 

AI tools have changed the narrative of patient consultations, treatment planning and record keeping in dentistry today. With tech blending into a clinical practice, the need for ‘humanization of technology’ has become more pronounced. This ensures customised suggestions, user-friendly interfaces, trustworthy patient engagement and ethical compliance,

In this article, we highlight the challenges in balancing human expertise and technology and cites real-life examples and insights that may solve them.

We also add how renowned names in the dental sector like the Straumann group, Dentsply Sirona, and more have contributed to AI development, ethically and by abiding regulatory protocols, to instil empathy and compassionate care in AI as a dentist’s aide. Continue reading Adding the Human Touch to your AI-driven Dental Technology 

Can AI Be an Extra Pair of Eyes for a Dental Examiner? 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in dentistry, particularly in analyzing clinical data and diagnosing diagnostic aids. It is also becoming popular in education, where it could help dental tutors and examiners in reviewing various documents and tasks. The grading process in dental education is complex and can be challenging due to subjectivity, bias, and strict timelines. AI-based tools like ChatGPT, based on Large Language Models (LLM), can automate the grading process, potentially removing subjectivity and saving time.

AI can evaluate answers and projects, validate references and research, and provide detailed feedback. However, concerns persist about its impact on students, such as students focusing on formulaic essays. Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI modes requires ongoing monitoring and awareness, and faculty members must consistently review the AI’s performance and adjust the training data and algorithms as needed.

Ethical issues related to fairness and transparency must be maintained to prevent biases and ensure fair student evaluations. Implementing AI-models in an academic setting requires sufficient technical infrastructure and support, as well as investment in training faculty members and providing resources to seamlessly integrate AI into their systems. Overall, AI can be a promising solution for automating the grading process in dental education, but it requires careful implementation and ongoing monitoring to ensure its effectiveness. Continue reading Can AI Be an Extra Pair of Eyes for a Dental Examiner? 

An Expat Dentists’ Dilemma

It’s a lesser known fact. But expat dentists exist in plenty around the world. These are dental practitioners who have been educated in one country and migrate to another, unable to practice their art due to regulatory restrictions. The frustration is tangible and I, for one, identified as an expat dentist for many years. Dentists who’ve gone through & spent on a formal education, identify … Continue reading An Expat Dentists’ Dilemma