Discoveries in Dental Focus #4 – Robot dentists are here!

The Dental Head Start Podcast

Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles.

Hosted by @dr.haydynbathurst

In this episode, Dr Haydyn talks about the recent development of the first fully robotic dental crown preparation procedure on a live patient. He provides a balanced overview of the emerging robotic dental technology, its potential implications, and the need to carefully consider the benefits and risks as the technology continues to evolve.

References

https://www.perceptive.io/#imaging
https://www.newsweek.com/ai-robot-dentist-performs-human-dental-crown-minutes-1932997

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/robot-dental-surgery-ai-perceptive-b2591701.html

https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/ai/the-future-of-digital-dentistry-ai-robot-successfully-places-dental-crowns

Key moments

0:00:11 Introduction to the podcast series “Discoveries in Dental” and the news about the first fully robotic dental crown preparation.

0:01:00 Overview of the robotic technology developed by the startup Perceptive, including the funding and involvement of dentist Ed Zuckerberg.

0:02:30 Discussion of the potential benefits of the robotic technology, such as improved efficiency and precision, as well as the exaggeration in the news article about the time it takes for a dentist to perform a crown preparation.

0:04:00 Concerns about the patient experience and the impact on the dentist-patient relationship, including the potential for patient anxiety and the importance of trust and rapport.

0:05:00 Comparison to the use of robotic assistance in other medical procedures, and the differences in dentistry due to the use of local anesthesia.

0:06:00 Potential impact on patient-centered care and disease prevention, as well as the potential benefits of increased access to dental care in underserved areas.

0:07:00 Discussion of potential risks and failure modes of the robotic technology, drawing comparisons to the challenges faced by self-driving cars.

0:07:40 Conclusion and call for listeners to stay informed on the developments in robotic dentistry and provide feedback.

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