Curated from Dental Economics
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a practical tool driving efficiency in 2025. A recent analysis in Dental Economics highlights five key areas where AI is reshaping the general practice:
- Diagnostic Augmentation: AI algorithms have achieved accuracy rates exceeding 90% in detecting caries and bone loss on radiographs, serving as a vigilant “second opinion” that boosts diagnostic confidence.
- Predictive Treatment Planning: New models can analyze historical cases to predict orthodontic and restorative outcomes with high accuracy, helping manage patient expectations.
- Operational Efficiency: AI-driven “smart scheduling” is optimizing appointment books by analyzing procedure times to uncover hidden production capacity.
- Remote Monitoring: Patients can now use smartphone scans analyzed by AI to track gingival health or orthodontic progress remotely, allowing you to manage by exception.
- Automated Communication: Sophisticated chatbots are handling routine post-op questions and scheduling, freeing your team to focus on high-value face-to-face interactions.