Will AI Replace the Dentist? An Honest Answer

Artificial intelligence is used as support for specialists in medicine, but preDenti works only on phone photos. No wonder the question "will AI replace the dentist?" is increasingly common. The answer, however, is more nuanced than "yes" or "no."

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What AI can really do in dentistry

AI models trained on dental images can help highlight visible signals:

• indicate dark discolorations and matte enamel areas
• identify visible plaque and discolorations
• draw attention to redness, a receding gumline or bleeding visible in a photo
• describe tooth alignment visible in photos
• suggest an indicative priority for contacting a dentist

preDenti's AI model prepares preliminary information based on photos. A dentist provides confident interpretation and decisions about next steps.

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What AI will NOT replace — honestly

• Physical probing of gum pocket depth
• X-rays — preDenti AI reviews surface photos
• Assessment of root and jawbone condition
• Procedures — fillings, root canals, extractions

AI won't replace the dentist. But it can be the first step that helps you decide whether to contact a clinic sooner.

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preDenti model: AI as the first step

• Free AI scan: The model reviews 5 photos. It indicates visible areas to pay attention to and creates a preliminary report — in about a minute.
• Optional dentist verification (99 PLN): A licensed dentist with a PWZ number reviews the photos and prepares an opinion.

Result: Quick, free AI information — with the option for professional verification when you want to discuss the photos with a dentist.

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When can AI information help? When do you need a visit?

✅ preDenti can help when:

• You want to check whether you should contact a dentist sooner
• You've been postponing a visit out of uncertainty
• You want to check dental photos without stress
• You need a second opinion
• You're worried about your child's teeth
• It's been a year since your last visit

🏥 YOU NEED A VISIT when:

• You've had throbbing pain for over 24h
• You have facial or gum swelling
• You want X-rays or probing
• You're planning an implant
• A tooth fell out or cracked
• Fever and toothache simultaneously

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"We treat AI as a first, informational step before contacting a dentist. It helps organize photos and indicate what is worth discussing." — Dr Marcin Gawęda, dentist No. PWZ: 3966748, preDenti collaborator