Calgary startup OraQ secures $2.6M for its AI software for dentists to boost trust with patients

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Calgary-based healthtech startup OraQ AI has secured $2.6 million in seed funding from dentists and other investors to commercialize its AI-powered clinical decision support software, BetaKit reported Monday. OraQ, which obtained approvals such as a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) from Health Canada and clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in … Read more

The 8 Simple Secrets to Growing Your Practice Through OralRisk™ AI Genetics

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The Blueprint to OralRisk™ AI Genetics Success! Your dental practice has the potential to be groundbreaking and state-of-the-art, meeting the public’s desire for the best in dental care. Patients want to feel confident that they have made the best choice by selecting your practice. To stay at the forefront of the industry, continual professional development … Read more

Episode 16: The Rise of AI in Dentistry

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Dr. Peter Fritz, a certified periodontist and lifelong learner, discusses artificial intelligence and it’s place in dentistry – how it is being used now and what the future may hold. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 16 – The Rise Of AI Dentistry Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): Hi everyone. Welcome to … Read more

UB Professor Using AI to Teach Dental Students, Transform Periodontal Care

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Nathalia P. Andrade, a clinical professor of periodontics and endodontics, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to train dental students. At the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Andrade taught the course “Transforming Periodontal and Dental Care Powered by Artificial Intelligence” this past semester after being awarded a $5,000 grant from the university to create … Read more

Study Shows ChatGPT Could Benefit Dental Students

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A recently presented dental study shows that ChatGPT “has the potential to enhance students’ understanding and knowledge retention.” The study was conducted by Ihunna Amugo of Meharry Medical College who reviewed and analyzed different educational studies. ChatGPT was used for a number of various dental courses, such as operative dentistry, radiology and periodontics. The AI … Read more

DEXIS Announces AI Enhancements to Dental Implant Workflow

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Earlier this year, DEXIS launched its dental implant ecosystem so clinicians can manage their entire implant workflow, from diagnosis to delivery, with one integrated toolset. To enhance workflow efficiencies, DEXIS announces the release of a new intraoral scanning update, DEXIS™IS ScanFlow v.1.0.10. The update includes a new series of guided workflows, enhancements to its AI … Read more

Data Reveals Patients Find Comfort in Dental AI

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VideaHealth announced the results of new research which found more than 90 percent of consumers surveyed agree that untreated oral issues, such as cavities and unhealthy gums, directly impact overall physical health and risk of disease, suggesting that public health campaigns designed to raise awareness of the long-term impact of oral disease on overall health … Read more

Global Symposium Highlights AI’s Impact on Oral Health Care

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Recognizing that artificial intelligence could lead to earlier diagnosis of oral diseases and put more tools in the hands of patients, the majority of dental practices, dental schools, oral health researchers, and policymakers are rapidly positioning themselves to evolve with the dawning AI movement in oral health care. Experts shared these insights and more at … Read more

OraQ™ Announces Launch of Commercial Operations in North America

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OraQ announced the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a state-of-the-art clinical decision support system that harnesses the analytical power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. “We are so excited to launch OraQ’s technology to dentists everywhere, giving them software that drives precision patient care and has been shown to … Read more

VideaAI Selected to Improve Patient Experience and Grow Dental Production 

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Lumio Dental announced that it has selected VideaHealth to improve its patient experience while increasing treatment production. Lumio Dental first deployed VideaHealth’s VideaAI in mid-2022 alongside several other dental AI solutions. After seeing outperforming results in terms of adoption, treatment acceptance, ROI and dental clinician feedback, the organization decided to expand the rollout of VideaAI to all … Read more

AI in Dentistry: The Shimmering Promise and the Looming Shadow of Cyber Threats

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has seeped into almost every realm of our existence, transforming how we interact with the world. Dentistry has also begun to feel the influence of this burgeoning technology. While AI has the potential to advance dental care dramatically, it simultaneously increases the industry’s exposure to cyber threats. We must ask, “Does the … Read more

AI-Powered Precision: Revolutionizing Oral Hygiene with Enhanced Surface Coverage

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For decades, we’ve been told to brush our teeth twice a day, for 2-3 minutes. However, what often goes unnoticed is the importance of surface coverage during brushing. Many of us are unaware of whether we are effectively reaching all of the areas of our mouths. An alarming statistic finds that 20% of people aren’t brushing their teeth … Read more

Dentists Study the Implications of ChatGPT in Dentistry

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A recent study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science found that while ChatGPT offers some great advantages to public health in dentistry, it should not be completely relied on, especially when it comes to decision making. According to the research, the goal was to see how ChatGPT could and should be used “as … Read more

Episode 5: From AI to Diagnostic Tools – The Latest Tech Trends in Dentistry

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Newcom Media Inc · Episode 5 – From AI to Diagnostic Tools: The Latest Tech Trends in Dentistry Subscribe: Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt: Hello everyone. Welcome to Brush Up, presented by Oral Health Group. The dental podcast where we speak with industry experts to discuss a variety of topics such as … Read more

Diagnocat the First (and Only) Imaging AI in 3D Comes to Dentistry and Canada

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Among the AI options in the dental space, Diagnocat sets a new standard as the only AI-powered service that can analyze 3D dental images. It literally adds a new dimension to AI, increasing the already phenomenal diagnostic value of 3D imaging. From a CBCT, Diagnocat creates an AI-based report that highlights anatomical areas, common findings, … Read more

Dental AI: The End of Dentists?

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Imagine a patient’s health history, x-rays, digital scans, and other inputs are submitted to an artificial intelligence (“AI”) for diagnosis. In seconds, the AI analyzes and then presents a personalized treatment plan to the patient (complete with interactive diagrams, stats, and model renderings). The patient gives informed consent. The AI then uses dental specific hardware … Read more

Hong Kong Researchers Use Generative AI for Smart Manufacturing of Dental Crowns

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The University of Hong Kong reports that researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry have developed a generative AI algorithm that produces dental crowns. The team is led by Dr. James Tsoi, Associate Professor in Dental Materials Science. The technology “uses a true three-dimensional (3D) deep learning approach, producing personalized dental crowns with high accuracy that … Read more

Opportunity Abounds: Are You Ready for the Patient Onslaught?

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Toronto-based Gartner Canada keeps its finger on the pulse of “universal” marketing trends, irrespective of niche or industry. Every year, their team of global researchers and analysts survey Chief Marketing Officers on their “spend and strategy.” These findings inform recommendations to be incorporated into organizations’ broader strategies from year to year. In a recent announcement, five predictions were … Read more

How Much Do You Know About AI?

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Many dentists are interested in learning more about new technologies and equipment, despite not having plans to purchase anything this year. As for the dental practitioners who do plan on making purchases in 2023, digital impression systems seem to – overwhelmingly – be the technology they are hoping to buy. However, a type of technology … Read more

Artificial Intelligence as a Day-to-day Diagnostic Aid in the Dental Practice

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In the recent years, and more so since the introduction of OpenAI’s Dall-E and ChatGPT, the terms “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) have become commonplace. What was considered as science fiction for many years is slowly becoming a reality, and in fact, we are surrounded by artificial intelligence almost every moment of our … Read more