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Knowledge and Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence among Dental Students in Tunisia | ||
| Al- Anbar Medical Journal | ||
| Volume 21, Issue 3, July 2025, Pages 179-184 PDF (726.57 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original articles | ||
| DOI: 10.33091/amj.2025.158447.2165 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hanen Boukhris* 1; Kawther Belhaj Salah2; Hajer Zidani1; Ghada Bouslama3; Souha Ben Youssef3 | ||
| 1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, LR12SP10 University Hospital of Farhat Hached-University of Sousse, 4000-Tunisia. | ||
| 2Department of Conservative Odontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, LR12SP10 University Hospital of Farhat Hached-University of Sousse, 4000-Tunisia. | ||
| 3Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, LR12SP10 University Hospital of Farhat Hached-University of Sousse, 4000-Tunisia. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming dental practice and education worldwide. Despite growing international interest, there is limited research assessing the awareness and perceptions of AI among dental students in Tunisia. Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and perceptions of Tunisian dental students regarding AI and its applications in dentistry and to identify potential gaps that support future curriculum development. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 502 dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry in Tunisia. The questionnaire gathered sociodemographic data, assessed knowledge of AI principles and applications, and explored students’ perceptions of AI in clinical practice and its integration into dental education. Results: Among the 502 participants, 49% reported having basic knowledge of AI, and 48% were familiar with its applications in dentistry. The most frequently reported source of information was social media, cited by 76% of the respondents. While 53% believed AI would significantly advance dentistry, 44% disagreed with the idea that AI could replace dentists. AI was considered valuable for diagnosis (58% for dental caries), treatment planning (58%), implantology (54%), and forensic dentistry (44%). Nearly half of the students supported integrating AI into both undergraduate and postgraduate dental education. Conclusion: This study highlights moderate knowledge and generally positive perceptions of AI among Tunisian dental students. Integrating AI-related content into dental curricula is essential to better prepare future practitioners for the evolving technological landscape. Further studies are recommended to explore the continued influence of this educational approach. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Artificial Intelligence; Dental Students; Artificial Intelligence applications; Dental Education; Knowledge and Perceptions | ||
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