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Awareness of GMU Dental Students Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry.

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Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

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Dental Material Science

Abstract

Aim: The study aims to assess the awareness of AI in dentistry among GMU Dental students, identify factors contributing to this awareness, and evaluate students' knowledge regarding the benefits and challenges of AI in dental practice. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire, that took place at the Gulf Medical University (GMU) Dental College. The subjects were 101 undergraduate dental students from GMU who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate. The primary outcome measures included the level of awareness and knowledge about AI in dentistry, as well as attitudes towards its implementation and potential impact on the field of dentistry. Results: The survey revealed a high level of knowledge among students regarding AI in dental practice. Most participants expressed strong support for integrating AI into dental practice. Scepticism was primarily noted among students at earlier stages of their education, which was attributed to their limited knowledge and experience of AI technology. The greatest disagreement was observed regarding AI's potential to replace dentists and doctors in the future. Overall, the findings indicate a generally positive attitude towards AI among future dental professionals at GM. Conclusion: The study highlights that GMU Dental students are largely aware of and support the use of AI in dentistry. However, the scepticism among early-stage dental students suggests a need for enhanced AI education in the early stages of dental training. These insights underscore the importance of preparing future dental professionals for the integration of AI technologies in their practice.

DOI

10.21608/asdj.2024.300740.1348

Keywords

Key Words: Artificial Intelligence, student education, undergraduates, dentistry, Questionnaire

Authors

First Name

Ranya

Last Name

Elemam

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Affiliation

Restorative Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE

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dr.ranya@gmu.ac.ae

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0000-0002-3220-0563

First Name

Sura

Last Name

Al- Bayati

MiddleName

Ali Ahmed Fuoad

Affiliation

Diagnostic and Surgical Dental Science Department, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.

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dr.sura@gmu.ac.ae

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Volume

36

Article Issue

4

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54291

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-07-02

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2024-12-01

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27

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35

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1110-7642

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2735-5039

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Ain Shams Dental Journal

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Awareness of GMU Dental Students Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry.

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09 Mar 2025