Dentists’ Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence in Dental Practice
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/ajm.2026.9.02.31Keywords:
artificial intelligence, dentists, attitudes, dental practice, questionnaire, digital dentistryAbstract
Background: Dentists’ readiness to use artificial intelligence (AI) remains an important concern in dental practice.
Aim: This study explored attitudes, perceived barriers, and willingness to use AI.
Materials and Methods: A survey of 220 dentists was analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s chi-square tests.
Results: Willingness was 70.0%, while 75.0% reported privacy concerns and 90.0% reported a demand for training.
Conclusion: This analysis provides a framework for studying responsible AI adoption and testing educational needs in future empirical research.
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