The Case for Oral-Systemic Integration: Is Dental Artificial Intelligence the Missing Link?

Emerging evidence continues to highlight the critical connection between oral health and systemic disease, yet opportunities for early detection and coordinated care remain underutilized. In this new article, the authors explore how dental radiographs and artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps between dental and medical care, enabling earlier intervention and more integrated patient management. 

Published in Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry and authored by Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh, DMD; Teresa A. Dolan, DDS, MPH; and Natalia I. Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhD, this piece underscores the growing role of technology, data integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing whole-person health. 

Read the full article, here.