General Membership Meeting: Insights into Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on dental medicine. It equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and effectively integrate AI technologies into their research or clinical practice. The presentation begins with an introduction to fundamental AI and machine learning concepts. It then explores current and emerging AI applications in dental diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and outcome prediction. Ethical considerations and data security are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding patient privacy. Real-world case studies illustrate the practical benefits and challenges of using AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment outcomes, and improve patient satisfaction. The lecture aims to demystify AI for dental clinicians, encouraging the adoption of these innovative technologies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Biography:
Balazs Feher is a member of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University. He further holds an appointment as a Senior Lecturer in Oral Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. His research focuses on applied data science and artificial intelligence for diagnostic, prognostic, and generative modeling in dental medicine. He teaches oral surgery at the predoctoral and graduate levels. Feher is a Contributor to the ITU/WHO/WIPO Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Health, and a Member of the European Association for Osseointegration’s Junior Committee. He holds a D.M.D. and a Ph.D. from the Medical University of Vienna, where he also habilitated and earned the venia docendi in dental medicine. He completed postdoctoral training at the Giannobile and Feres Labs at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
