Alexandria, VA, USA – A Symposium exploring the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in prosthodontics and related disciplines was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.
The symposium sought to empower dental professionals to embrace AI as a powerful tool to improve patient care and enhance clinical outcomes, which will ultimately benefit the dental community. The symposium brought together speakers with diverse expertise in AI, prosthodontics, digital dentistry, and related disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive and interdisciplinary discussion. Attendees gained valuable insights into various aspects of AI in prosthodontics, including the introduction of AI, its potential applications in prosthodontics, AI-assisted prosthodontic design, treatment outcome prediction, and AI-assisted dental material research.
By emphasizing the importance of AI in shaping the future of dental practice, presenters highlighted its potential to create more efficient, precise, and patient-centered care. With the rapid advancements in AI, it is crucial for dental professionals to stay informed and adapt to these emerging technologies to remain competitive in the field. This symposium aimed to fostered cross-collaboration among different disciplines within the dental community, providing a platform for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and experiences. By covering a wide range of topics related to AI in prosthodontics, it also encouraged innovation and the development of new techniques and approaches in the field while promoting the sharing of best practices and the adoption of AI-driven solutions.
Organized by Sompop Bencharit, Chun Wang Chau, Wedad Hammoudi, and Walter Lam, the Symposium, “Revolutionizing Prosthodontics - The AI-Enabled Future” took place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-6).
About IADR
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. IADR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. Learn more at www.iadr.org.
About AADOCR
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being. AADOCR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. AADOCR is the largest division of IADR. Learn more at www.aadocr.org.