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Evaluating Periodontitis Risk and Prevention Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Multimodal Large Language Models and Periodontist Assessments

  • By

  • Laura Swinckels

  • Katharina Alves Rabelo

  • Eduardo L Delamare

  • Bruno G Loos

  • Pierre Lahoud

  • Harmen Bijwaard

  • Ander de Keijzer

  • Jinman Kim

  • Josef Bruers

  • October 2, 2026

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    Periodontitis is an inflammatory disorder that affects periodontal tissues and may have systemic health consequences.

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    The disease is largely preventable but has a high prevalence in the oral cavity due to its multifactorial etiology.

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    Dental professionals assess early clinical signs and encourage healthy behaviors while considering nonmodifiable risk factors.

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    Information pertinent to dental care should be documented in electronic health records to support personalized treatment.

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    AI has been explored as a tool for supporting clinical decision-making in dentistry, particularly for preventive measures.

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Periodontitis Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning: Comparative Study of Multimodal Large Language Models and Periodontist Evaluations

  • by Laura Swinckels, Katharina Alves Rabelo, Eduardo L Delamare, Bruno G Loos, Pierre Lahoud, Harmen Bijwaard, Ander de Keijzer, Jinman Kim, Josef Bruers

  • October 2, 2026

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