From Clinical Insight to Computational Foresight

Abstract

As the world moves toward more eco-friendly and responsible healthcare, dentistry is also rethinking how it can reduce waste, save energy, and protect the environment without compromising on quality care. This chapter looks at how smart digital tools, especially those powered by artificial intelligence (AI), are changing the way dental care is delivered and making it more sustainable. Dental practices often rely on large amounts of materials, produce medical waste, and consume energy through equipment, travel, and repeated procedures. By using intelligent systems in areas like X-rays, treatment planning, remote consultations, and clinic management, dentists can work more efficiently, reduce unnecessary steps, and focus on prevention. We explore real-world examples where AI is helping in everyday dental work like spotting early signs of disease, planning better treatments, and even reducing patient travel. At the same time, we also discuss the challenges like patient data privacy, trust in AI decisions, and the energy cost of running these systems.

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