title: Computer-assisted dental diagnosis.
abstract: Computer-assisted dental diagnosis has been discussed from the perspective of applications, decision-making processes, and a specific example of a diagnostic system. Rapid technologic advancement and anticipated developments in the field of artificial intelligence will undoubtedly change both our expectations of future evolutions and our capacity to transform these expectations into reality. The ability of computers to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of practitioners will make automation integral to future dental practice.
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012984:Software; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*