Description:

Soon to be released artificial intelligence programs are being developed to assist with patients’ examinations. AI has been developed to integrate radiographs, facial images, and intra-oral scanning into an avatar. The radiographs and images are combined to create a patient-like 3D avatar with enhanced diagnostics information and automated analysis, including but not limited to three cephalometric, Boltons, Schwarz Index, endodontic, caries, and periodontal (with inflammation index) analyses. Additionally, an airway analysis is also completed, along with automated nutritional and home hygiene instructions digitally delivered.

Most importantly, the digital Total Health history is completed before the visit and includes all pertinent information necessary to personalize the patient interview. Using headpieces worn by patients and dental personnel, the AI not only records the patient’s responses for informed consent and charting but also suggests additional information needed for the dental professional. The total health history questionnaire includes but is not limited to age, sex, ethnicity, zip code, weight, height (automatic BMI determination), A1C, frequency of medical/dental visits, sugar and alcohol exposures, smoking, exercise regimen, number of steps/stairs daily, medications, medical history, dental history, bruxism and airway questions, fatigue, snoring, and many other factors. This is analyzed in real time, along with the patient’s responses. Using a learning tree protocol, the AI suggests pertinent paths of inquiries, combining the avatar information with the responses and then listing the needed salivary testing. Because saliva is a liquid biopsy for total body health, the salivary sample may be submitted for specific laboratory testing of the patient’s most significant health risks: cardiovascular, cancer,

Featuring:
Mark L Cannon, DDS, MS
Professor Emeritus
Feinberg School of Medicine