New Technology

Seeing eye to AI

David Hussey looks into how technology is changing dentistry.

Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase

Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on patients and encourage positive feedback. 

‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer. 

Computerised tongue analysis can be used to predict diseases

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98 per cent accuracy in predicting different diseases by analysing the colour of the human tongue.

NHS staff are in favour of using AI in patient care, survey reveals

More than three-quarters of NHS staff (76 per cent) support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help with patient care, with 81 per cent in favour of its use for administrative tasks.

Lincolnshire hospital receives updated technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.

Have we gone as far as we can?

Michael Sultan considers the issue of sustainable dentistry.

The competitive edge

Nina Gilbert explains the value of a data-management system.

The benefits of using AI in implant dentistry

Zaki Kanaan considers the current and future uses of artificial intelligence.

Setting a new standard in 3D printing: experts announce collaboration

The Ivoclar Group, a leading manufacturer of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications, has announced its partnership with SprintRay, a US-American technology company.

Scotland plans to use genetics to improve health outcomes

The Scottish Government has announced plans to expand access to genomic testing to improve diagnoses and outcomes for patients.

Your patients’ unique tongue prints

What can the tongue tell us about our health? Philip Silver reviews the research.