First US standard on AI in dentistry available for comment

The first U.S. standard related to artificial intelligence in dentistry is available for review and comment from the American Dental Association.

The purpose of proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 1110-1 for Dentistry — Validation Dataset Guidance for Image Analysis Systems Using Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Image Annotation and Data Collection is to provide standardized criteria for annotating and collecting data from 2D radiographs to classify the images and use them in clinical decision making.

The draft standard includes image analysis associated with machine learning and deep learning. It identifies the necessary annotations and data content for 2D radiographic images to be queried, exchanged and communicated among providers at all treatment locations for diagnosis, treatment, administrative tasks, research and development efforts.

This standard does not prescribe or endorse any specific AI implementation methodology or guide.  

To obtain a copy of the draft standard, visit ADA.org/aipreview. Interested parties have until Sept. 25 to comment.

The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer and has played a key role in the development of dental standards since 1928. These standards establish requirements for safe and effective dental products and technologies through a consensus-based process.

The ADA Standards Program working groups that develop the standards are made up of a diverse group of expert volunteers representing dental practitioners, industry, government and academia. Involvement is open to anyone who would like to contribute their expertise.

To learn more about the standards program, visit ADA.org/dentalstandards.