Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern dentistry, revolutionizing diagnostic methodologies, treatment planning, patient management and administrative workflows. This comprehensive review article explores the multifaceted applications of AI across various dental specialties, including oral radiology, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and periodontics. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks, AI systems are enhancing diagnostic accuracy, predicting treatment outcomes and personalizing patient care. This paper synthesizes findings from recent literature (2022-2025) to provide a detailed analysis of current AI technologies, their clinical implementations, inherent challenges and future prospects in reshaping dental practice towards a more precise, efficient and predictive model of healthcare.

Keywords:Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Deep learning; Digital dentistry; Diagnostic imaging; Treatment planning; Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)