Artificial intelligence in pediatric dental trauma: do artificial intelligence chatbots address parental concerns effectively?
Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Dental Trauma Care with AI
This study evaluates the reliability, understandability, and actionability of AI chatbots (ChatGPT 3.5 and Google Gemini) in addressing parental concerns regarding pediatric dental trauma. Findings suggest that while AI chatbots can be a helpful starting point, they should complement, not replace, professional dental consultations. Google Gemini demonstrated slightly higher quality and reliability, while ChatGPT 3.5 showed better overall understandability. Both performed similarly in actionability, but consistent performance remains a challenge.
Key Enterprise Impact Metrics
AI's role in healthcare is growing, impacting patient engagement and information access. Understanding its current capabilities and limitations is crucial for effective integration.
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Gemini's average quality & reliability score (DISCERN Instrument)
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Understandability (ChatGPT 3.5)
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Actionability (Both)
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Dental Trauma Search Increase
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AI Chatbots in Healthcare
Pediatric Dental Trauma
Study Methodology
AI chatbots offer instant, comprehensive, and personalized responses, simplifying complex topics and eliminating the need to navigate multiple web pages. They simulate human cognitive processes using advanced algorithms and extensive datasets.
Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) are a significant proportion of head and neck injuries in children. Timely and appropriate treatment is crucial to prevent functional and aesthetic complications. Public awareness of emergency management is often insufficient.
Case scenarios were developed from frequently asked questions. Responses from ChatGPT 3.5 and Google Gemini were assessed using the DISCERN Instrument (for quality/accuracy) and the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printed Materials (PEMAT-P) (for understandability/actionability).
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Gemini's average quality & reliability score (DISCERN Instrument).
| Feature | ChatGPT 3.5 | Google Gemini |
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| Reliability (DISCERN Score) | 48.6 (Moderate quality) | 51.6 (Good quality) |
| Understandability (PEMAT-P Score) | 66.0 (Higher mean score) | 62.0 |
| Actionability (PEMAT-P Score) | 40.0 (Similar levels) | 39.0 (Similar levels) |
| Performance Across Tooth Types | More consistent | Greater variability |
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The Challenge of AI in Clinical Scenarios
This study, similar to the work by Güven et al. (2024), simulated case scenarios and evaluated responses. The approach aimed for personalized answers, and findings suggest that when parents express concerns in greater detail, the quality and reliability of AI chatbot responses tend to improve. However, limitations were observed: neither chatbot addressed the role of an open or closed apex in root canal treatment for dental trauma. ChatGPT 3.5 also provided a generic response about replantation for 4-year-olds (primary teeth), which is generally not recommended, while Gemini did not mention it. These differences arise from AI interpreting open-ended questions differently and variability in responses over time.
Enterprise Process Flow
Parental Query
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AI Chatbot Processing
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Response Generation
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Parental Evaluation
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Professional Consultation
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Your AI Implementation Roadmap
Integrating AI chatbots into pediatric dental care requires a structured approach to ensure accuracy, safety, and effectiveness, complementing existing professional practices.
Phase 1: Pilot Program & Data Validation
Conduct pilot with pediatric dental specialists. Validate AI responses against IADT guidelines. Collect feedback on accuracy and applicability in diverse trauma scenarios.
Phase 2: User Interface & Experience Refinement
Enhance chatbot's conversational abilities. Improve natural language understanding and generation for empathetic and clear communication with parents. Focus on understandability (PEMAT-P scores) for diverse educational backgrounds.
Phase 3: Integration with Professional Workflow
Develop secure integration with dental practice systems. Facilitate seamless referral to dentists for complex cases, ensuring AI acts as a complementary tool rather than a replacement.
Phase 4: Continuous Learning & Updates
Regularly update AI models with the latest dental traumatology research and clinical guidelines to maintain accuracy and reliability over time.
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