In:
Head & Face Medicine, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2023-06-22)
Abstract:
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry is rapidly evolving and could play a major role in a variety of dental fields. This study assessed patients’ perceptions and expectations regarding AI use in dentistry. An 18-item questionnaire survey focused on demographics, expectancy, accountability, trust, interaction, advantages and disadvantages was responded to by 330 patients; 265 completed questionnaires were included in this study. Frequencies and differences between age groups were analysed using a two-sided chi-squared or Fisher’s exact tests with Monte Carlo approximation. Patients’ perceived top three disadvantages of AI use in dentistry were (1) the impact on workforce needs (37.7%), (2) new challenges on doctor–patient relationships (36.2%) and (3) increased dental care costs (31.7%). Major expected advantages were improved diagnostic confidence (60.8%), time reduction (48.3%) and more personalised and evidencebased disease management (43.0%). Most patients expected AI to be part of the dental workflow in 1–5 (42.3%) or 5–10 (46.8%) years. Older patients ( 〉 35 years) expected higher AI performance standards than younger patients (18–35 years) ( p 〈 0.05). Overall, patients showed a positive attitude towards AI in dentistry. Understanding patients’ perceptions may allow professionals to shape AI-driven dentistry in the future.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1746-160X
DOI:
10.1186/s13005-023-00368-z
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2202219-3
