SP-06 Smarter Endodontics: An Ai-driven Platform for Modern Dental Diagnostics
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: This presentation highlights the development and clinical integration of an AI-driven diagnostic and teleconsultation platform designed to optimize decision-making in endodontic care. The system enables pre- and post-treatment validation through deep learning algorithms trained on annotated radiographs to assess root canal indications, extraction needs, and case difficulty. Secure, real-time telecommunication tools allow general practitioners (GPs) and endodontists to engage in case discussions and streamlined treatment planning. The platform integrates an AI-based triage and scheduling module that prioritizes appointments based on diagnostic urgency. Clinical pilot studies demonstrate improved diagnostic concordance, more accurate case difficulty grading, and enhanced workflow efficiency. By combining AI-powered analysis with expert-driven validation and scheduling automation, the system promotes higher treatment confidence, reduced unnecessary referrals, and better patient outcomes. The platform is fully validated, regulatory-ready, and positioned for commercial launch, offering a scalable solution for modern endodontic practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of AI in pre- and post-treatment diagnostic validation for endodontic procedures.
- Evaluate the clinical benefits of secure teleconsultation for improving diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Discuss how AI-integrated scheduling based on case complexity can streamline patient triage and optimize resource utilization.
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LockedHamid Abedi, DDS, MS, MBA
Dr. Hamid Abedi, DDS, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, located in Loma Linda, California, USA. Also, he is President of Cornerstone Dental Specialties in Irvine, CA. He has over 20 pubications and has authored 2 chapters in Endodontic text books. In addition he holds 4 patents in the field of of dentistry.
Disclosure(s): Cornerstone Specialty Products: Ownership Interest (stocks, stock options, patent or other intellectual property or other ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds) (Ongoing)
Max Foroughi, PhD
Dr. Max Foroughi is an innovator, entrepreneur, and academic leader in biomedical engineering, dental science, and medical device development. He is the Founder & CEO of Biomedisca, Inc., advancing infection diagnostic devices, and serves as Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Foroughi earned his Ph.D. in Dental Materials from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and completed postdoctoral training in Regenerative Dentistry at UCLA. His expertise covers biomaterials, manufacturing, FDA regulatory pathways, and full-cycle medical device development. He holds four U.S. patents, has authored 100+ peer-reviewed papers with nearly 9,500 citations (H-index 47), and written Mastering Medical Device Development along with textbook chapters on dental materials and AI in endodontics. His innovations have received international recognition, including three gold and two silver medals at global competitions.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Mohammad Moshirpour, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Informatics Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine
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