Artificial Intelligence and Its Application in the Oral Health Care for People with Disabilities: Toward Inclusive...

Area of Science:

• Health Equity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Disability Studies

Background:

• Traditional artificial intelligence (AI) approaches often fail to address the specific oral health needs of individuals with disabilities.
• This oversight can perpetuate systemic inequities within healthcare systems.
• There is a need for inclusive and human-centered AI frameworks in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce prosocial artificial intelligence (AI) as a framework for addressing oral health disparities in people with disabilities.
• To highlight the importance of codesign with disabled communities and caregivers.
• To propose applications of prosocial AI in oral healthcare.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual framework development focusing on prosocial AI principles.
• Emphasis on participatory development and codesign methodologies.
• Review of potential applications in adaptive diagnostics, caregiver support, and teledentistry.

Main Results:

• Prosocial AI prioritizes equity, inclusion, and human dignity.
• Proposed applications demonstrate the potential for adaptive and inclusive oral healthcare.
• Ethical design and collaboration are identified as crucial for success.

Conclusions:

• Prosocial AI offers a transformative approach to oral health equity for disabled populations.
• Codesign and ethical considerations are paramount for developing disability-competent AI solutions.
• Cross-sector collaboration is essential for implementing equitable AI in oral healthcare systems.