Evaluating artificial intelligence large language models in dental education: a cross-sectional survey on usage, perceptions, and integration at a U.S. dental school - Scorecard - DentalSpire

Evaluating artificial intelligence large language models in dental education: a cross-sectional survey on usage, perceptions, and integration at a U.S. dental school

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  • Celine Sheng

  • Camie McFarland

  • Nikola Angelov

  • Sridhar V. K. Eswaran

  • Richard Halpin

  • Jennifer Chang

  • June 8, 2026

  • 0 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Assessing the Role of Large Language Models in Dental Education: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Usage, Attitudes, and Integration at a U.S. Dental Institution

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsUtilization of AI tools for writing and educational tasks, as reported in the study.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • 66% of faculty and 73% of students reported using LLM-based AI tools for writing and educational tasks.
  • Students perceived LLM-based AI tools as beneficial compared to faculty.
  • Significant gender differences in support for AI in research tasks were noted.
  • Faculty expressed a need for AI training.
  • User experience ratings favored ChatGPT among students.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

        • Concerns regarding ethical considerations and risk of overreliance on AI tools, as noted in the study.

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Not applicable; focus on educational context.

        Limited focus on clinical applications of LLM-based AI tools.

        Clinical Best Practices

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