Adopting artificial intelligence in dental education: A model for academic leadership and innovation.

Journal: Journal of dental education
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The continual evolution of dental education, dental practice and the delivery of optimal oral health care is rooted in the practice of leadership. This paper explores opportunities and challenges facing dental education with a specific focus on incorporating the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Authors

  • Nadim M Islam
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
  • Lory Laughter
    Department of Periodontics, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA.
  • Ramtin Sadid-Zadeh
    Department of Restorative Dentistry and Digital Technologies, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, New York, USA.
  • Carlos Smith
    Dental Public Health and Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Teresa A Dolan
    Chief Dental Officer, Overjet AI, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Geralyn Crain
    College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, Utah, USA.
  • Cristiane H Squarize
    Laboratory of Epithelial Biology, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.