Assessment of dentists' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding artificial intelligence in periodontics

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning and patient management; however, its adoption among dental professionals remains limited. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists regarding artificial intelligence in periodontics among 800 participants recruited through stratified random sampling from January to June 2024. Data were collected using a structured, pre-validated questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and ANOVA. Although 75% of participants were aware of artificial intelligence and 80% expressed willingness to adopt it, only 25% reported its actual use in clinical practice, with concerns regarding data privacy and professional displacement noted in 40% of respondents. A significant gap exists between positive perception and clinical implementation, highlighting the need for targeted education, ethical guidelines and improved accessibility to artificial intelligence technologies in periodontics.