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Disruptive Innovation in Dentistry: What It Is and What Could Be Next

Tim Joda, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Kuo Feng Hung, Nicola U. Zitzmann, Michael M. Bornstein · 2020 · Journal of Dental Research

Summary. Artificial intelligence drives disruptive innovation in dentistry by enabling personalized treatment through analysis of patient eHealth data, genomic information, and clinical records. AI integration with teledentistry, virtual reality, and intraoral scanning transforms clinical workflows and service delivery. The paper emphasizes that while these technologies promise improved outcomes and cost-effectiveness, their adoption requires rigorous scientific validation, careful ethical consideration of diagnostic accuracy, and responsible handling of sensitive patient data.

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Joda, T., Yeung, A. W. K., Hung, K. F., Zitzmann, N. U., & Bornstein, M. M.. (2020). Disruptive Innovation in Dentistry: What It Is and What Could Be Next. Journal of Dental Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034520978774

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DOI
10.1177/0022034520978774
Countries
Switzerland
Regions
Europe
Categories
broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare, general-innovation
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2026-04-28