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Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dental hygiene across clinical care, education, and research. Dental hygienists must embrace AI

Area of Science:

* Dental hygiene and artificial intelligence (AI).
* Exploring the impact of generative, analytical, predictive, prescriptive, and hybrid AI.

Background:

* AI's rapid evolution is expanding its influence across all facets of dental hygiene.
* Current applications span clinical practice, education, research, public health, and business operations.

Purpose of the Study:

* To examine the transformative effects of AI in dental hygiene.
* To highlight AI's role in advancing diagnostics, personalized care, and educational strategies.
* To discuss AI's application in research, public health, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Main Methods:

* Comprehensive review of AI applications in dental hygiene.
* Analysis of AI's impact on clinical decision-making, patient care, and professional training.

Keywords:

AI artificial intelligence dental hygienists digital literacy evidence-based practice

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* Exploration of AI in large-scale data analysis, disease surveillance, and teledentistry.

Main Results:

* AI enhances diagnostic accuracy in radiography and oral pathology detection.
* AI-powered tools improve personalized care planning and clinical decision-making.
* AI facilitates adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring, and generative content in education.
* AI supports research, public health initiatives, and teledentistry.
* AI drives innovation in corporate operations and entrepreneurial activities.

Conclusions:

* AI integration offers significant benefits for dental hygiene practice, education, and research.
* Dental hygienists require digital literacy and ethical oversight to navigate AI advancements.
* Evidence-based integration, transparency, and patient-centered values are crucial for successful AI adoption.