Can ChatGPT be guide in pediatric dentistry? | BMC Oral Health ...
The use of ChatGPT in the field of health has recently gained popularity. In the field of dentistry, ChatGPT can provide services in areas such as dental education and patient education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality, readability, and originality of pediatric patient/parent information and academic content produced by ChatGPT in the field of pediatric dentistry.
Evaluation of Quality and Readability
A total of 60 questions were asked to ChatGPT for each topic (dental trauma, fluoride, and tooth eruption/oral health) consisting of pediatric patient/parent questions and academic questions. The modified Global Quality Scale was used to evaluate the quality of the answers and Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level were used to evaluate the readability.
The evaluation of answers quality revealed an average score of 4.3 ± 0.7 for pediatric patient/parent questions and 3.7 ± 0.8 for academic questions, indicating a statistically significant difference. Academic questions regarding dental trauma received the lowest scores. However, no significant differences were observed in readability and similarity between ChatGPT answers for different question groups and topics.
Role of ChatGPT in Pediatric Dentistry
In pediatric dentistry, ChatGPT provides quality information to patients/parents. While it may be difficult to readability for patients/parents, it offers an acceptable similarity rate. Improvement is needed to enhance interaction with people more efficiently and fluently.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-supported tools in the delivery of healthcare services has gained popularity recently. Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), a Natural Language Processing (NLP) model developed by OpenAI, offers advanced capabilities in the field of dentistry.
Benefits of ChatGPT in Dentistry
In the field of dentistry, ChatGPT plays a crucial role in digital data recording, image analysis, diagnosis and treatment planning, dental telemedicine, and patient education. Healthcare professionals and patients rely on ChatGPT for accurate medical and dental information, benefiting from instant feedback and health status updates.
Fluoride in Dental Care
Fluoride, a key element in preventing dental caries, is commonly used in dental care. However, overexposure to fluoride can lead to dental fluorosis and other health issues. Misinformation about fluoride can cause confusion among patients, emphasizing the importance of accurate information dissemination.
Conclusion
ChatGPT demonstrates potential in pediatric dentistry by providing valuable information to patients/parents. With advancements in AI technology, ChatGPT continues to enhance healthcare delivery and patient education in the dental field.
