Use of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation: AI as a Coauthor

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. While it comes with some drawbacks, it also offers numerous advantages. One significant application of AI is chatbots, which utilize natural language processing and machine learning to provide information, answer queries, and assist users. AI has various applications, and dentistry is no exception. The authors conducted an experiment to assess the application of AI, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT, used with Google Apps Script in various stages of information gathering and manuscript preparation in parallel with conventional human-driven approaches. AI can serve as a valuable instrument in manuscript preparation; however, relying solely or predominantly on AI for manuscript writing is insufficient if the goal is to produce a high-quality article for publication in a peer-reviewed, high-impact journal that can contribute to the advancement of science and society.