Abstract
Background:
The ability of computer systems to carry out tasks
that require thinking logically, learning and problem
solving is known as Artificial Intelligence (AI). The
use of AI in Dentistry has the potential to transform
the industry’s ability to diagnose and treat illnesses,
for example scanning machines have the ability to
distinguish between healthy and diseased states.
However, the use of AI in all industries (including
healthcare) comes with challenges such as the lack
of understanding of how AI technologies work and
how they are perceived, moreover our research and
understanding are weak in these areas.
Aims & Objectives:
This session aims to conduct an interactive
discussion amongst ADEE members and
participants to gain an understanding of the social,
political and ethical challenges posed by AI&RT
(artificial intelligence and related technologies).
Materials and Methods:
This session will involve a live online poll and
descriptive results will automatically be generated
in front of a live audience. Data collected will be
anonymised using a licenced online polling system.
The questions will consist of Likert-type questions
and open-ended questions. The survey requires the
use of participants’ personal devices e.g. mobile
phones, tablets and laptops.
Results:
Descriptive results will be further analysed after the
session. The understanding of AI&RT amongst
dental professionals will be categorised using the
Wellcome Trust’s report themes, namely: a)
Process Optimization b) Clinical Pathways c)
Training Application and d) Patient Facing
Application.
Conclusions:
The online poll results will highlight the need to
further understand and explore dental
professionals’ understanding of artificial
intelligence and related technologies; and using the
four thematic applications of artificial intelligence
may help develop guidance to educate and
optimise healthcare outcomes in dentistry.
The ability of computer systems to carry out tasks
that require thinking logically, learning and problem
solving is known as Artificial Intelligence (AI). The
use of AI in Dentistry has the potential to transform
the industry’s ability to diagnose and treat illnesses,
for example scanning machines have the ability to
distinguish between healthy and diseased states.
However, the use of AI in all industries (including
healthcare) comes with challenges such as the lack
of understanding of how AI technologies work and
how they are perceived, moreover our research and
understanding are weak in these areas.
Aims & Objectives:
This session aims to conduct an interactive
discussion amongst ADEE members and
participants to gain an understanding of the social,
political and ethical challenges posed by AI&RT
(artificial intelligence and related technologies).
Materials and Methods:
This session will involve a live online poll and
descriptive results will automatically be generated
in front of a live audience. Data collected will be
anonymised using a licenced online polling system.
The questions will consist of Likert-type questions
and open-ended questions. The survey requires the
use of participants’ personal devices e.g. mobile
phones, tablets and laptops.
Results:
Descriptive results will be further analysed after the
session. The understanding of AI&RT amongst
dental professionals will be categorised using the
Wellcome Trust’s report themes, namely: a)
Process Optimization b) Clinical Pathways c)
Training Application and d) Patient Facing
Application.
Conclusions:
The online poll results will highlight the need to
further understand and explore dental
professionals’ understanding of artificial
intelligence and related technologies; and using the
four thematic applications of artificial intelligence
may help develop guidance to educate and
optimise healthcare outcomes in dentistry.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | ADEE |
| Place of Publication | Berlin, Germany |
| Pages | 6 |
| Number of pages | 83 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |