AI systems, particularly those using machine learning, can quickly analyze these images and detect signs of caries. They save time and can improve the accuracy of diagnosis by catching early-stage caries that the human eye may miss [16]. AI can also be used to predict the risk of dental caries.

In dentistry, artificial intelligence can be used for dental imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral pathology, and also in forensic dentistry for dental profiling.

AI explanations did not significantly improve the harmful effects of biased models on a clinician's diagnostic accuracy, estimated to be about 81%. Therefore, a combination of AI models and clinicians could be effectively used for complex diagnostic tasks.

Recent research from Mass General Brigham suggests a new type of AI can diagnose patients with impressive accuracy. Known as a “chatbot,” this AI uses data from the internet to provide human-like answers to questions.