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Dentists, would you let a robot perform a dental procedure in your place?

Perceptive Technologies recently performed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using an AI-powered robot.

Yes, you read that right: a robot that does everything, and it's already happening.

This technological advancement could truly transform the way dental care is delivered.

Here's what you absolutely need to know:

A Dental Robot at the Dentist's Service

Perceptive has developed a dental robotic system that combines artificial intelligence and 3D imaging technologies.

This system is capable of executing dental procedures, starting with restorative dentistry, with impressive precision and speed.

For example, it can place a crown in just 15 minutes – and if you're a dentist, you know how impressive that is!

Dr. Chris Ciriello, founder of Perceptive, explains: "This system improves precision, efficiency, and most importantly, the patient experience."

And that's where it gets interesting: this technology makes care more accessible, faster, and of higher quality.

Perceptive's system uses 3D scans to obtain detailed images of patients' teeth and mouths.

This isn't just a standard scanner: it captures images below the gum line, through fluids, and beneath the tooth surface – something traditional scanners can't do.

This is fantastic because it helps patients better understand their dental condition while giving healthcare professionals the tools needed for earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

I call that a win-win!

What's truly fascinating is that the AI analyzes all this 3D data and plans procedures with great efficiency.

This reduces the need for manual work and minimizes the risk of human error.

In practical terms, AI handles treatment preparation, allowing dentists to focus more on what matters most: patient care.

Stephen E. Thorne IV, CEO of PDS Health, is closely following Perceptive's progress and is "excited" about seeing this technology deployed at scale.

And as an engineer, I share his enthusiasm: the time and efficiency gains are enormous, and the impact on the healthcare sector could be radical.

The patient experience is also significantly improved.

Thanks to the system's speed, chair time is reduced, which decreases stress for patients.

For healthcare professionals, this allows them to optimize their schedules and treat more patients while ensuring quality care.

Karim Zaklama, general dentist and member of Perceptive's clinical advisory board, emphasizes that this technology enables earlier and more accurate diagnosis, allowing for better-adapted and personalized care.

Perceptive has raised $30 million to continue developing this technology, backed by leading investors like PDS Health, Y Combinator, and Dr. Ed Zuckerberg.

With this funding, they will continue to refine the system and make these solutions accessible on a larger scale.

If this technology becomes the norm, it could redefine how dental care is delivered worldwide.

Perceptive is revolutionizing the dental sector with innovations that integrate AI and robotics.

This technology has the potential to make care more efficient, faster, and more accessible.

For those of us closely following technological developments in the medical sector, it's clear that this innovation could transform dental practices in the years to come.

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Salim from DentAI