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There’s a saying in dentistry that if you show two dentists the same radiograph, you’ll get two different diagnoses.

Variations in clinicians’ training, experience level, and philosophy all contribute to the lack of standardization in diagnosis and treatment planning. The difference in opinions can leave patients skeptical about what they really need in order to have a healthy smile.

Implementing AI for radiograph analysis and clinical insights can make a big difference. A recent poll conducted by Overjet discovered the number one reason why DSOs implement AI is to create consistency and standardization of care. Respondents could choose more than one answer. Here are the poll results:

• 82% – Create consistency and standardization of care
• 80% – Help clinicians with their diagnostic workflow
• 78% – Increase case acceptance and improve patient communication
• 68% – Achieve better patient outcomes
• 35% – Train, coach, and mentor clinicians

How AI Creates Clinical Consistency

Unlike human eyes, computer vision never gets tired. It generates objective findings whether it’s analyzing and annotating X-rays for the first patient of the day or the last.

Overjet’s FDA-cleared platform detects and outlines decay, quantifies bone loss, and draws the eye to areas that require a closer look. It provides dentists with real-time, data-driven insights.

The decision on how to act on the information remains with the dentist.

“The doctors’ training and philosophy guide their diagnosis, But having AI provide objective data helps standardize the treatment protocols, which leads to better clinical alignment and a better patient experience,” said Dr. Ankoo Raina, the Chief Dental Officer at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, a group with more than 75 locations.

It also helps create clinical alignment between the doctors and hygienists, which is particularly helpful for groups seeking to standardize protocols for periodontal treatment. Hygienists can refer to Overjet’s AI-generated bone level measurements as well as the patient’s periodontal probing depths, amount of bleeding, and other clinical indicators to support their recommendation for scaling and root planing or other treatment.

AI Benefits for DSOs

Dental groups are facing a number of challenges that AI can help solve.

Here’s how dental AI can promote optimal patient care, increase revenue, and even help with recruiting and retaining providers.

Increase case acceptance: An internal study by Overjet discovered that case acceptance rates increase between 18% and 22% on average when a patient is shown X-rays with AI analysis and annotations. When patients understand why they need treatment, they are more likely to agree to it.

Identify potential treatment needs: Overjet’s AI analyzes 18 months of radiographs from previous visits and cross-references with treatment plans in the practice management system to identify potentially undiagnosed restorative and periodontal treatment needs. It then displays the findings on a dashboard to help providers plan their day.

Improve diagnostic confidence: Less-experienced providers may lack confidence in their diagnostic or presentation skills. AI-annotated X-rays help them to know where to focus their attention. Plus, patients like it when the objective findings support their providers’ diagnosis and are more confident about proceeding with treatment.

Help with recruiting and retention: About 14% of practices were hiring dentists and more than a third were hiring dental assistants and hygienists in September 2022, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute report. DSOs promote their use of AI technology to help recruit clinicians and team members. Since the tool helps make diagnosing and case presentation easier, it helps DSOs retain team members, too.

DSOs that implemented AI in 2022 say it’s given them a competitive advantage with both providers and patients.

To learn how Overjet’s AI can benefit
your DSO, visit overjet.com.

Read More about Overjet:

 Top 5 Takeaways After Implementing Dental AI

 How to Successfully Implement AI into a Dental Group

 Overjet Receives a Landmark FDA Approval for Its Game-Changing Dental AI Solution

 Dental Industry Leader Dr. Teresa Dolan Joins Overjet As Chief Dental Officer

Overjet and New England Family Dentistry Partner to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Over 50 Dental Practices

 Overjet Raises $42.5 Million Series B Following Explosive Customer Demand, Reaching $425 Million Valuation

 

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