252 - How is AI Transforming Pediatric Dental Care?

Saturday, May 24, 2025

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM MDT

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Presenting Author(s)

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Pardis Etezadkeyhani (she/her/hers)

Pediatric dentist from Iran
Dentist from Iran
Pediatric dentist from Iran
Houston, Texas, United States

Research Mentor(s)

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Parisa Zarnegarnia, n/a

Dentist
Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Program Director(s)

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Katayoun Salem, Professor

Islamic azad university of Tehran
Houston, Texas, United States

Abstract: This article discusses novel applications of AI in pediatric dentistry and the possibilities of improving children's oral health and treatment outcomes. AI-driven technologies, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), improve caries detection and radiographic characterizations. AI-assisted computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems optimize restorations while reducing treatment time—a crucial factor for young patients. Personalized preventive care plans based on individual risk factors are transforming caries management. Virtual and augmented reality technologies are reinventing behavioral management, transitioning from traditional to virtual dental chairs. AI chatbots and virtual assistants provide interactive, child-friendly content, aiding parents in improving children's oral hygiene habits. While AI shows immense promise, challenges remain, including the need for diverse datasets to enhance model accuracy and address biases. Balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations and maintaining the human touch in care delivery is essential as AI continues to shape the future of children's dental health.

Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number:
Keyhani P.1, Salem K.1, Zarnegarnia P.2

1.Islamic Azad university , Tehran, Iran

2. Shahid Beheshti university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran