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Utilization of artificial intelligence in pediatric dentistry: a comprehensive literature review
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the creation of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically necessitate human intelligence. Several dental specializations, such as pediatric dentistry, increasingly utilize artificial intelligence and its components, including machine learning and deep learning. The advancement of AI in healthcare is associated with the development of AI applications designed to assist medical practitioners in diagnosing patients and determining optimal treatment strategies. Artificial Intelligence refers to the ability of machines to acquire knowledge and utilize that information to perform various cognitive functions, such as language processing, learning, reasoning, and decision-making—essentially emulating human behavior. This article provides an overview of the various applications of AI that are advantageous to pediatric dentistry.

Keywords : Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, pediatric dentistry

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 16-19
https://doi.org/10.51271/JDSE-0048
Article Information
Received : 30 Oca 2025
Accepted : 27 Şub 2025
Published : 28 Şub 2025
Corresponding Author :

İbrahim Tevfik Gülşen: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Antalya, Turkiye

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Citation : Gülşen E, Gülşen İT. Utilization of artificial intelligence in pediatric dentistry: a comprehensive literature review. J Dent Sci Educ. 2025;3(1):16-19.

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