ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DENTISTRY: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in modern healthcare, including dentistry. By integrating machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision into clinical workflows, AI systems are increasingly capable of assisting dentists in diagnosis, treatment planning, outcome prediction, and administrative management. The rapid development of digital imaging technologies and electronic health records has created a favorable environment for AI implementation in dental practice. This article provides a comprehensive and structured overview of current AI applications in dentistry, evaluates their clinical relevance, discusses limitations and ethical considerations, and highlights future research directions.