Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians

Mehmet Semih Velioğlu; Sinem Özdemir; Serkan Polat; Nimet Ünlü

Makale detayları

Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Semih Velioğlu | Sinem Özdemir | Serkan Polat | Nimet Ünlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Restorative Dentistry

Dergi:

Selcuk Dental Journal Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.25-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358549

pISSN:

2148-7529

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Özet:

 Objective This study aims to evaluate dental students awareness of AI in dentistry, its applications, and their knowledge regarding the ethical and legal frameworks governing its use. Materials and Methods The study was conducted using the Google Forms survey platform with the participation of 161 dental students and academicians aged between 18-45. Ethical approval was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. Third-, fourth-, and fifth-year dental students, as well as dental academicians from various institutions across Turkey, were invited to participate via email and social media. Personal data were not recorded, and responses were analyzed anonymously. The survey consisted of four sections with a total of 30 questions:1 demographic information3 questions,2 AI awareness3 questions,3 AI applications17 questions,4 challenges in integrating AI into dental education and ethical concerns6 questions, and 5 opinions and recommendations1 question. The survey results were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results Among the participants,12.4 were academicians,24.2 were fifth-year students,40.4 were fourth-year students, and 23 were third-year students. A total of 71.5 of participants reported their level of AI-related knowledge as uncertain, having no knowledge,orhaving little knowledge. Additionally,28 participants17.5 stated that they had limited experience attending AI-related training or seminars. There was no statistically significant difference between educational level and AI awareness or AI applications in dental educationp0.671 and p0.496, respectively. However, the perception that AI should be utilized in clinical education was statistically significantly higher among fourth- and fifth-year studentsp0.15. A statistically significant difference was observed between third-year students and academicians regarding concerns over AIs impact on patient privacy, confidentiality, and data securityp0.01. Participants identified the primary challenge in integrating AI into dental education as the lack of technological infrastructure, followed by the insufficiency of educational materials. Additionally,126 participants88.8 expressed support for the inclusion of more AI-related content in the dental curriculum. Conclusion The findings indicate a knowledge gap among dental students and professionals regarding AI. The need for improved integration of AI into both education and clinical practice is evident. However, addressing concerns related to data security and patient confidentiality remains a critical area of focus in future research and implementation strategies.

 Objective This study aims to evaluate dental students awareness of AI in dentistry, its applications, and their knowledge regarding the ethical and legal frameworks governing its use. Materials and Methods The study was conducted using the Google Forms survey platform with the participation of 161 dental students and academicians aged between 18-45. Ethical approval was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. Third-, fourth-, and fifth-year dental students, as well as dental academicians from various institutions across Turkey, were invited to participate via email and social media. Personal data were not recorded, and responses were analyzed anonymously. The survey consisted of four sections with a total of 30 questions:1 demographic information3 questions,2 AI awareness3 questions,3 AI applications17 questions,4 challenges in integrating AI into dental education and ethical concerns6 questions, and 5 opinions and recommendations1 question. The survey results were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results Among the participants,12.4 were academicians,24.2 were fifth-year students,40.4 were fourth-year students, and 23 were third-year students. A total of 71.5 of participants reported their level of AI-related knowledge as uncertain, having no knowledge,orhaving little knowledge. Additionally,28 participants17.5 stated that they had limited experience attending AI-related training or seminars. There was no statistically significant difference between educational level and AI awareness or AI applications in dental educationp0.671 and p0.496, respectively. However, the perception that AI should be utilized in clinical education was statistically significantly higher among fourth- and fifth-year studentsp0.15. A statistically significant difference was observed between third-year students and academicians regarding concerns over AIs impact on patient privacy, confidentiality, and data securityp0.01. Participants identified the primary challenge in integrating AI into dental education as the lack of technological infrastructure, followed by the insufficiency of educational materials. Additionally,126 participants88.8 expressed support for the inclusion of more AI-related content in the dental curriculum. Conclusion The findings indicate a knowledge gap among dental students and professionals regarding AI. The need for improved integration of AI into both education and clinical practice is evident. However, addressing concerns related to data security and patient confidentiality remains a critical area of focus in future research and implementation strategies.

 Objective This study aims to evaluate dental students awareness of AI in dentistry, its applications, and their knowledge regarding the ethical and legal frameworks governing its use. Materials and Methods The study was conducted using the Google Forms survey platform with the participation of 161 dental students and academicians aged between 18-45. Ethical approval was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. Third-, fourth-, and fifth-year dental students, as well as dental academicians from various institutions across Turkey, were invited to participate via email and social media. Personal data were not recorded, and responses were analyzed anonymously. The survey consisted of four sections with a total of 30 questions:1 demographic information3 questions,2 AI awareness3 questions,3 AI applications17 questions,4 challenges in integrating AI into dental education and ethical concerns6 questions, and 5 opinions and recommendations1 question. The survey results were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results Among the participants,12.4 were academicians,24.2 were fifth-year students,40.4 were fourth-year students, and 23 were third-year students. A total of 71.5 of participants reported their level of AI-related knowledge as uncertain, having no knowledge,orhaving little knowledge. Additionally,28 participants17.5 stated that they had limited experience attending AI-related training or seminars. There was no statistically significant difference between educational level and AI awareness or AI applications in dental educationp0.671 and p0.496, respectively. However, the perception that AI should be utilized in clinical education was statistically significantly higher among fourth- and fifth-year studentsp0.15. A statistically significant difference was observed between third-year students and academicians regarding concerns over AIs impact on patient privacy, confidentiality, and data securityp0.01. Participants identified the primary challenge in integrating AI into dental education as the lack of technological infrastructure, followed by the insufficiency of educational materials. Additionally,126 participants88.8 expressed support for the inclusion of more AI-related content in the dental curriculum. Conclusion The findings indicate a knowledge gap among dental students and professionals regarding AI. The need for improved integration of AI into both education and clinical practice is evident. However, addressing concerns related to data security and patient confidentiality remains a critical area of focus in future research and implementation strategies.

 Amaç Bu çalışma ile diş hekimliği öğrencilerinin diş hekimliğindeki yapay zeka farkındalığı, uygulamaları ve kullanımında etik ve hukuk kurallarına ilişkin bilginin değerlendirmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem Bu çalışma, yaşları 18 ile 45 arasında değişen 161 diş hekimliği öğrencisi ve akademisyen üzerinde, Google Forms anket platformu kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Selçuk Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu tarafından onaylanan bu çalışmaya, Türkiye genelindeki 3., 4. ve 5. sınıf diş hekimliği öğrencileri ile diş hekimliği akademisyenleri e-posta ve sosyal medya aracılığıyla davet edilmiştir. Katılımcıların kişisel bilgileri kaydedilmemiş, veriler anonim olarak analiz edilmiştir. Anket; demografik bilgiler 3 soru, YZ farkındalığı 3 soru, YZ uygulamaları 17 soru, YZ uygulamalarının diş hekimliği eğitimine entegrasyon zorlukları ve etik zorluklar 6 soru ile görüş ve öneriler 1 soru olmak üzere 4 bölümden ve toplam 30 sorudan oluşmaktadır. Anket sonuçları Ki-Kare testi ve Kruskal-Wallis testi ile istatistiksel olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular Çalışmaya 12,4 u öğretim üyesi, 24,2 si 5.sınıf öğrencisi, 40,4 u 4. sınıf öğrencisi ve 23 u 3. sınıf öğrencisi katılım sağlamıştır. Katılımcıların 71,5 inin YZ ile ilgili bilgi seviyesi kararsız, hiç bilgi sahibi olmadıklarını ya da az bilgi sahibi olduklarını belirtmişlerdir. Bununla birlikte katılımcıların 28i 17,5 konuya ilişkin eğitim ve seminere katılma durumlarının az olduğunu da bildirmişlerdir. Kişilerin eğitim düzeyi ile diş hekimliği eğitiminde YZ farkındalığı ve YZ uygulamaları ile arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık görülmemistir sırasıyla p0,671 ve p0,496. YZnın klinik eğitim alanında kullanılması gerektiğini 4. ve 5. sınıf öğrenciler tarafından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı oranda daha fazla belirtilmiştir p0,15. YZ nın hasta mahremiyeti, gizlilik ve veri güvenliği konularında 3. sınıf öğrencileri ile öğretim üyeleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark görülmüştür p0,01. Katılımcılar, YZnın diş hekimliğine entegrasyonundaki zorluklar konusunda 1. sırada teknolojik alt yapı eksikliği ve 2. sırada ise yeterli eğitim materyallerinin olmaması olarak belirtmişlerdir. YZ uygulamalarının eğitim müfredatında daha fazla yer alması konusunu katılımcılardan 126sı 88,8 tarafından desteklemiştir. Sonuç Diş hekimlerinin ve diş hekimliği öğrencilerinin YZ ile ilgili bilgi eksikliğinin mevcut olduğu gözlenmiştir. Bu konuda hem eğitim hem de uygulama alanlarında YZ entegrasyonunun geliştirilmesi gerektiği ortadadır. Ancak veri güvenliği ve hasta mahremiyeti konularındaki kaygıların da giderilmesi için gerekli önlemlerin alınması önemli bir çalışma konusudur.

Makale detayları

Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Semih Velioğlu | Sinem Özdemir | Serkan Polat | Nimet Ünlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Restorative Dentistry

Dergi:

Selcuk Dental Journal Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.25-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358549

pISSN:

2148-7529

artificial intelligence

dentistry education

awarenessyapay zeka

diş hekimliği eğitimi

farkındalık

Sayı

Makale detayları

Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians

Yazarlar: Mehmet Semih Velioğlu | Sinem Özdemir | Serkan Polat | Nimet Ünlü

Yayıncı: Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar: Restorative Dentistry

Dergi: Selcuk Dental Journal Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.25-29

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358549

pISSN: 2148-7529

artificial intelligence

dentistry education

awarenessyapay zeka

diş hekimliği eğitimi

farkındalık

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Semih Velioğlu | Sinem Özdemir | Serkan Polat | Nimet Ünlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Restorative Dentistry

Dergi:

Selcuk Dental Journal Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.25-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358549

pISSN:

2148-7529