ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN DENTISTRY: WHERE ARE WE NOW AND WHERE ARE WE GOING

Background: artificial intelligence is a term describing pro- cesses occurring in machines that are associated with pro- cesses such as an attempt to define a given concept, classify concepts or draw conclusions based on experiences from the past. Its use is becoming more and more popular in dentistry. Aim: the aim of the study is to discuss the use of artificial intel- ligence in various dental specialties and identify the limitations and future opportunities. Methods: a systematic review was conducted. Literature searches were performed using MedLine (PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus (December 2020). Discussion: artificial intelligence and deep learning are used with success in many branches of dentistry. Successes and constantly increasing accuracy can cause the spread of its use outside of academic centers. Conclusion: the Artificial Intelligence concept in medicine meets contemporary approaches to disease as precise fore- casting, prevention, individualized planning and treatment. They have certainly shorten the diagnostic process and allow it to be objectively verified. It should begin to trust it, use it and improve by adding new cases through the deep learning pro- cess.