Research Article

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

Volume: 12 Number: 4 September 19, 2025
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Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians

Abstract

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 information(3 questions),(2) AI awareness(3 questions),(3) AI applications(17 questions),(4) challenges in integrating AI into dental education and ethical concerns(6 questions), and (5) opinions and recommendations(1 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,"or"having little knowledge." Additionally,28 participants(17.5%) 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 education(p=0.671 and p=0.496, respectively). However, the perception that "AI should be utilized in clinical education" was statistically significantly higher among fourth- and fifth-year students(p=0.15). A statistically significant difference was observed between third-year students and academicians regarding concerns over AI's impact on patient privacy, confidentiality, and data security(p=0.01). 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 participants(88.8%) 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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Restorative Dentistry

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 19, 2025

Submission Date

April 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 4

APA
Velioğlu, M. S., Özdemir, S., Polat, S., & Ünlü, N. (2025). Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians. Selcuk Dental Journal, 12(4), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815
AMA
1.Velioğlu MS, Özdemir S, Polat S, Ünlü N. Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians. Selcuk Dent J. 2025;12(4):25-29. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815
Chicago
Velioğlu, Mehmet Semih, Sinem Özdemir, Serkan Polat, and Nimet Ünlü. 2025. “Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians”. Selcuk Dental Journal 12 (4): 25-29. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815.
EndNote
Velioğlu MS, Özdemir S, Polat S, Ünlü N (September 1, 2025) Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians. Selcuk Dental Journal 12 4 25–29.
IEEE
[1]M. S. Velioğlu, S. Özdemir, S. Polat, and N. Ünlü, “Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians”, Selcuk Dent J, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 25–29, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815.
ISNAD
Velioğlu, Mehmet Semih - Özdemir, Sinem - Polat, Serkan - Ünlü, Nimet. “Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians”. Selcuk Dental Journal 12/4 (September 1, 2025): 25-29. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815.
JAMA
1.Velioğlu MS, Özdemir S, Polat S, Ünlü N. Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians. Selcuk Dent J. 2025;12:25–29.
MLA
Velioğlu, Mehmet Semih, et al. “Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians”. Selcuk Dental Journal, vol. 12, no. 4, Sept. 2025, pp. 25-29, doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Semih Velioğlu, Sinem Özdemir, Serkan Polat, Nimet Ünlü. Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Dental Education: Perspectives of Students and Academicians. Selcuk Dent J. 2025 Sep. 1;12(4):25-9. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1675815