Dental innovations on the horizon
The field of dentistry is experiencing advancements in technology and in the understanding of oral diseases that could accelerate innovations in the profession.
Previous disruptive events in dentistry include the introduction of refined sugars into the diet, the use of fluoride to fight tooth decay, the osseointegration and integration of titanium implants to treat edentulism and the development of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing to streamline the fabrication of dental restorations.
In a report published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the authors explored how digitization and artificial intelligence have transformed how information is accessed, analyzed and synthesized. These adaptations have allowed for the improvement of scientific discoveries and more personalized patient care.
The recognition of the relationship between oral and systemic health has encouraged researchers to better understand the human oral microbiome, investigate bacterial species and their effects and the mechanisms contributing to dental caries and periodontal disease. Further, oral stem cell research may hold potential for tissue regeneration.
The authors indicated that in the near future, diagnostic tools may help detect oral and systemic diseases earlier, preventive care strategies may improve disease prognoses and the use of AI may expand to further impact oral health care and individualized treatment strategies.
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