Exploring dental students' attitudes and perceptions toward artificial intelligence in dentistry in Iran.

Journal: BMC medical education
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: AI has the potential to enhance diagnostics, optimize treatment planning, and improve patient care. However, concerns remain regarding professional autonomy, ethical considerations, and the need for adequate training. This research aims to address the gap in understanding how Iranian dental students perceive AI in their future practice.

Authors

  • Amir Ghasemian
    Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309; amir.ghasemianlangroodi@colorado.edu aaron.clauset@colorado.edu.
  • Mehrdad Salehi
    ImFusion GmbH, Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 1, Munich, Germany; Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), TU Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Vahid Ghavami
    Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • Mohammadreza Yari
    Social Determinants of Health Research Center & Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee
    Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Javad Moghri
    Social Determinants of Health Research Center & Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran. MoghriJ@mums.ac.ir.