You like to be precise in your diagnoses. Patients like it, too. But reading radiographs is not an exact science, and interpretations can differ. That’s why, if there seems to be any doubt about a particular diagnosis, patients often seek a second opinion.
Second opinions obtained elsewhere can be valuable, but they can also undermine patient trust. With AI technology in your practice, you can sharpen your diagnoses and your ability to offer alternative treatment options on the spot, thereby improving patient retention and satisfaction.
AI excels at analyzing diagnostic data with pinpoint precision. AI algorithms can review x-rays, images, and scan data on a pixel-by-pixel level, searching for subtle anomalies that the human eye might miss and enabling the early detection of oral pathology such as caries and periodontal disease.
AI’s ability to recognize pathology is based on its ability to cross-reference diagnostic images against a database larger than any human brain can hold. This evidence-based comparison enables you to validate your initial diagnosis or make secondary recommendations.
Both early detection and confirmed diagnoses give patients confidence in your diagnostic expertise.
It's the subtle issues that can cause conflicting perspectives during a diagnosis. AI provides a second set of "eyes" for identifying those subtleties, suggesting potential treatment alternatives, and supportive data for comparison.
Patients seek second opinions primarily for reassurance. AI assists you in assuring patients by providing detailed, evidence-based insights and reinforcing diagnostic credibility in support of a patient's trust.
When patients still want to consult another dentist, inviting AI into your collaboration helps facilitate timely and efficient communication. AI analysis can streamline data into the essentials that form key talking points as you collaborate.
The second opinion process can add to an already heavy administrative burden. AI automation lightens that load with capable diagnostic data analysis and support for communication and data-sharing.
Providing or managing a second opinion can be a more efficient and effective process with AI support.
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Pearl is an AI-driven company committed to enhancing patient care in dentistry. Founded in 2019 by a team with decades of experience developing successful, enterprise-grade computer vision solutions, Pearl introduced the first-ever FDA-cleared AI capable of reading and instantly identifying diseases in dental x-rays. With regulatory clearance in 120 countries, Pearl's AI assists dentists in making precise clinical decisions and effectively communicating with patients, thereby transforming the dental care experience worldwide. As dentistry’s global AI leader, Pearl is committed to the ongoing innovation of robust, accessible AI tools that improve patient health outcomes and build greater trust in dental medicine.
