The Impending Obsolescence of Traditional Dentistry: A Forecast of Artificial Intelligence Integration and Its Transformative Impacts
Abstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dentistry is revolutionizing oral healthcare and is evolving from narrow, task-specific models to potentially artificial general intelligence (AGI)-led practices. We hypothetically outline four stages describing the possible evolution of AI in dentistry: (1) competing in diagnostics (2025-2035); (2) competing in virtual planning and construction (2025-2040); (3) competing in real work execution (2025-2040); and (4) AGI may take the lead in some task-specific dental procedures (2025-2047).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
Dental Research and COVID-19
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e100547–e100547
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN