AI can predict the risk of tooth decay in advance
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that analyzes the impact of socioeconomic factors on the risk of tooth decay, using data from the 2023 Brazil Oral Health Survey.
An international team led by Fernando Neves Hugo from the NYU College of Dentistry has created an AI model capable of predicting the risk and severity of tooth decay by analyzing data from 23,726 participants.
The study, published in the journal Caries Research, examined data obtained from the 2023 Brazil Oral Health Survey. The AI models revealed that socioeconomic factors, such as wealth level and household density, are the strongest indicators in determining the risk of tooth decay.
According to the research results, non-white populations are at higher risk, while access to fluoridated water and private dental insurance stand out as protective factors. The team aims to develop targeted public health strategies by replicating a similar AI approach with data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the US.
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