Knowledge and Perceptions Towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Among Dental Students in Nellore City, India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background: The human brain has been a frontier for scientific exploration for centuries. Artificial intelligence is one of the disruptive innovations that are transforming modern medicine. The use of AI-based technologies in dentistry practice has increased rapidly in recent years. Dental professionals frequently utilize artificial intelligence (AI) applications to help with patient diagnosis and treatment planning. Aim: The main aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and perceptions towards the use of AI in dentistry among dental students in Nellore city, Andhra Pradesh, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding the use of AI among the dental students of Nellore city, Andhra Pradesh. The study was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire. The questionnaire was prepared in Google Form and sent through WhatsApp and Instagram to their respective groups. Results: A total of 298 students responded to the questionnaire; More than half of participants (53.69%) agreed that AI could assist them in 3D implant planning and positioning; less than half of respondents (48.65%) agreed that artificial intelligence could transform dentistry; and more than half of participants (51.67%) reported that AI would never be able to take their place.