Artificial Intelligence Across Dental Specialties: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Dr. Gursewak Singh¹, Dr. Vikram Shad^2, , Dr. Yosra May³, Dr. Sruthi Kalakota⁴, Dr. Amanpreet Kaur⁵, Dr. Sofia Olena Herin⁶, Dr. Tenzin Lhadon⁷ and Dr. Sandeep Singh⁸

¹BDS, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot, Punjab, India

²DMD, MPH, BDS, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA

³MDS/ Orthodontist, University of Dental Medicine of Monastir, Tunisia

⁴BDS, Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India

⁵BDS, ⁠BFUHS, Punjab, India

⁶Sophomore, Archbishop Molloy Highschool, Briarwood, NY, USA

⁷BDS, MCP, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

⁸BDS, MDS, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, India

Cite this paper:
Dr. Gursewak Singh, Dr. Vikram Shad, Dr. Yosra May, Dr. Sruthi Kalakota, Dr. Amanpreet Kaur, Dr. Sofia Olena Herin, Dr. Tenzin Lhadon and Dr. Sandeep Singh. Artificial Intelligence Across Dental Specialties: Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2026; 14(5):54-60. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-14-5-2

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in modern healthcare, with significant implications for dentistry and digital dental practice. The integration of AI into various dental specialties has enhanced diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, workflow efficiency, and patient-centered care. Recent advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and neural network algorithms have enabled the development of intelligent systems capable of analyzing radiographic images, predicting treatment outcomes, assisting in orthodontic planning, guiding implant placement, and supporting prosthetic rehabilitation. AI applications have demonstrated promising results across oral radiology, orthodontics, prosthodontics, implantology, periodontology, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral pathology. This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current applications of artificial intelligence across dental specialties, discuss its advantages and limitations, and explore future perspectives that may shape the evolution of digital dentistry and precision oral healthcare.

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence Digital Dentistry Machine Learning Deep Learning Dental Specialties Digital Workflow

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