Novel Strategies in Digital Dentistry

Commercial Supporter: Dandy

This thematic CDEWorld eBook on digital dentistry features a continuing education (CE) article on artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in dentistry. A case report article describing a digital approach to full-arch maxillary rehabilitation for implant cases is also included in this eBook.

FEATURED CONTENT CE:

AI Applications in Dentistry
Maria L. Geisiner, DDS, MS; and Ethan S. Madison, DDS
This continuing education article examines how an understanding of AI algorithms informs the responsible use of AI-powered dental technologies. The lack of professional and academic discussion surrounding the ethical use of AI in dentistry is discussed, including questions regarding whether patients can give true informed consent to its use, given the opacity of the AI algorithms. Clinical risks are also examined, such as those that may be introduced by unclear or unintelligible algorithms. Finally, the various applications of AI in dentistry are summarized, along with guidance regarding benefits and challenges.

Credits: 2 Self-Study
CEU Cost: $0
Provider: Conexiant Education

Digital Full-Arch Maxillary Rehabilitation
Isaac Tawil, DDS, MS; Daniel Dominque, DDS; and Scott D. Ganz, DMD
​This case report article describes the treatment of a patient requiring full-arch maxillary rehabilitation involving implant-supported restorations. The use of digital intraoral and facial scanning for this case is discussed, as well as the delivery of a 3D printed provisional solution by accurately capturing the postsurgical implant position digitally and relating it to the preoperative plan, which expedites conversion and printing.