Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology

Kübra Karaçam; Ayşe Toraman

Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology

Abstract

Aims: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has recently been attracting increasing attention in dentistry. It has the potential to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making processes. This study aims to evaluate the awareness levels of dental students regarding AI technologies in the fields of periodontology and implantology. Methods: A 26-question online survey was distributed to dental students, covering their sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of AI in periodontology, opinions on the potential applications of AI in periodontology and implantology, and their assessments of the future of artificial intelligence. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software (Version 27.0, IBM Corp., Chicago, IL, USA), using Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square tests where appropriate. Results: A total of 943 participants completed the questionnaire. It was found that 43.4% of students were aware of the topics discussed in periodontology regarding artificial intelligence. The awareness rate of these topics increased with the number of years of study. Based on the total score, it was determined that 4th and 5th year students had a significantly higher level of awareness regarding AI in periodontology and implantology compared to 1st and 2nd year students (p<0.05). Conclusion: Dental students in different years of study showed varying levels of awareness and perceptions regarding AI applications in periodontology, and their willingness to learn about these technologies was also positive. These results indicate the need to integrate AI technologies into the dental education curriculum.

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Ethical Statement

: Approval for this survey study was granted by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University (decision no: 2025/691).

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral Implantology, Periodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Kübra Karaçam ^*
0000-0001-5981-5253
Türkiye

Ayşe Toraman
0000-0001-7988-0765
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 16, 2026

Submission Date

March 26, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 22, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 4

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APA

Karaçam, K., & Toraman, A. (2026). Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 8(4), 605-612. https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD

AMA

1.Karaçam K, Toraman A. Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8(4):605-612. https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD

Chicago

Karaçam, Kübra, and Ayşe Toraman. 2026. “Evaluation of Dental Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Use in Periodontology and Implantology”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 (4): 605-12. https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD.

EndNote

Karaçam K, Toraman A (July 1, 2026) Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 4 605–612.

IEEE

[1]K. Karaçam and A. Toraman, “Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 605–612, July 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD

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Karaçam, Kübra - Toraman, Ayşe. “Evaluation of Dental Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Use in Periodontology and Implantology”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8/4 (July 1, 2026): 605-612. https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD.

JAMA

1.Karaçam K, Toraman A. Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8:605–612.

MLA

Karaçam, Kübra, and Ayşe Toraman. “Evaluation of Dental Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Use in Periodontology and Implantology”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, July 2026, pp. 605-12, https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD.

Vancouver

1.Kübra Karaçam, Ayşe Toraman. Evaluation of dental students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence use in periodontology and implantology. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj [Internet]. 2026 Jul. 1;8(4):605-12. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA36DR83FD