Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping health care and dentistry, prompting the need for its integration into dental education. This session explores current trends, challenges and strategies for incorporating AI into predoctoral and post-graduate curricula with a focus on oral radiology, diagnostics and clinical decision-making. Drawing from institutional examples and pilot programs, the presentation emphasizes faculty readiness, resource development and student engagement. Attendees will gain practical tools to initiate or enhance AI instruction and examine ethical, pedagogical and accreditation considerations. The session promotes discussion on preparing future dentists for AI-augmented practice through thoughtful, sustainable curriculum design.
Learning Objectives:
Identify key AI technologies applicable to dental education and clinical practice.
Develop strategies for integrating AI content into didactic and clinical curricula.
Evaluate challenges related to faculty development, infrastructure and student preparedness.
