Table 3.
A survey of AI applications in dentistry.
| Authors | Year | Aim | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzaid et al. (21) | 2023 | To provide an overview of AI applications in various dental specialties | Exhaustive literature search on AI applications in dentistry | Highlighted AI's role in improving disease diagnosis and treatment planning, though AI cannot replace dentists |
| Tiwari et al. (18) | 2023 | Investigate ChatGPT's applications in public dental health for research, education, and clinical practice | Systematic literature review on ChatGPT's implications in public health dentistry | ChatGPT aids in scientific writing and research, with potential benefits and risks noted |
| Khurana, and Vaddi (103) | 2023 | Explore the limitations and potential applications of ChatGPT in academic oral and maxillofacial radiology (OMFR) | Editorial overview based on authors’ experiences and relevant literature | Identified valuable applications in education and limitations in image-based question answering and authorship validity |
| Alhaidry et al. (66) | 2023 | Discuss the use of ChatGPT in dentistry for diagnoses, disease risk assessment, and other applications. | Review of literature on ChatGPT's use in dentistry. | ChatGPT benefits include anomaly detection and workload reduction, but with notable risks and limitations. |
| Bagheri and Varzaneh (104) | 2023 | Review applications of ChatGPT and GPT4 in biology, medical and dental studies, and health care, along with concerns about its use | Article review focusing on ChatGPT and GPT-4's contributions and limitations in science and healthcare | Highlighted ChatGPT's impact on various fields despite limitations and raised concerns on potential misuse |
| Zhou et al. (105) | 2023 | Examine how AI can transform dentistry, improve patient outcomes, and streamline tasks, with a focus on ethical, legal, and regulatory implications | Analysis of AI applications in dentistry, particularly in diagnosis and treatment planning | AI improves diagnosis accuracy and operational efficiency but requires careful management of over-reliance and ethics |
| Kavadella et al. (106) | 2024 | Evaluate ChatGPT's implementation in dental education quantitatively and qualitatively | Mixed methods study with 77 dental students using ChatGPT for a learning assignment | ChatGPT group performed better in knowledge exams; students recognized its benefits and limitations |
| Kamath et al. (107) | 2024 | Highlight AI's role in dentistry and predict its future impacts | Narrative review of 59 papers from Google Scholar and PubMed | AI useful in various dental phases; future advancements anticipated in dental tools and education |
| Büttner et al (108) | 2023 | Summarize NLP applications and limitations in dentistry. | Narrative review | NLP has potential for applications in dentistry, though challenges remain in its broader adoption |
| Younis et al. (109) | 2024 | Explore AI's transformative potential in healthcare, including dentistry | Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of 82 papers | ChatGPT and AI tools show promise in medicine and healthcare for various applications, with ongoing challenges |
| Ali et al. (110) | 2023 | Evaluate ChatGPT’s performance in dental education assessments | Exploratory study on ChatGPT’s accuracy in dental curricula assessments | ChatGPT provided accurate responses to most assessments, indicating potential to revolutionize virtual learning and assessments |
| Bragazzi et al. (99) | 2023 | Assess ChatGPT’s diagnostic accuracy in endodontics | Analysis of 70 peri-apical X-rays by ChatGPT | ChatGPT showed limited clinical usability in current form, with a need for improvements in dental diagnostics accuracy |