- This course provides an in-depth understanding of how AI enhances dental healthcare, from diagnostics and treatment planning to patient care. Tailored for dental professionals, this course will equip students with AI tools for optimizing dental practices.
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Background in dentistry or dental healthcare.
- Assessments: Micro Assessment weekly, Full Assessment in the final week.
Week 1 - AI for Dental Diagnostics and Imaging
Learning OutcomeLearn how AI is used in dental diagnostics and imaging.
1.1 AI-powered dental X-ray analysis for cavities and anomalies.1.2 Machine learning models for diagnosing gum diseases.
1.3 AI for oral cancer detection.
Practical Component
Develop an AI model to detect dental conditions from X-rays.
Week 2 - AI for Treatment Planning and Simulation
Learning OutcomeUnderstand how AI aids in dental treatment planning and simulation.
2.1 AI for personalized treatment planning for dental procedures.2.2 Machine learning models for predicting treatment outcomes.
2.3 AI in virtual dental surgery simulations.
Practical Component
Create an AI-powered simulation for a dental treatment.
Week 3 - AI in Patient Care and Experience Enhancement
Learning OutcomeExplore AI tools to improve patient care and experience in dental practices.
3.1 AI for patient scheduling and reminder systems.3.2 Machine learning for optimizing patient wait times and care delivery.
3.3 AI-powered dental assistants for patient communication.
Practical Component
Build an AI system for automating patient care workflows.
Week 4 - AI for Preventive Dentistry
Learning OutcomeLearn how AI supports preventive care in dentistry.
4.1 AI in early detection of oral health issues.4.2 Machine learning for predicting tooth decay and gum disease.
4.3 AI-driven oral hygiene education and reminders.
Practical Component
Develop an AI-based preventive dental care app.
Week 5 - AI in Dental Practice Optimization
Learning OutcomeUnderstand how AI improves the efficiency of dental practices.
5.1 AI for streamlining administrative tasks in dental offices.5.2 Machine learning models for optimizing patient flow.
5.3 AI tools for managing dental inventory and supplies.
Practical Component
Implement an AI-based system to manage dental practice efficiency.
Week 6 - Capstone Project and Assessment
Learning OutcomeApply AI to a dental healthcare challenge.
6.1 Develop an AI-powered dental solution (diagnostic tool, treatment planner, or care assistant).6.2 Peer assessment and feedback.
6.3 Final project presentation and evaluation.
Practical Component
Present an AI-based dental healthcare project for improving dental care.