AI Safer in Practice

Empowering clinicians to make informed decisions to support safer AI use in practice

The adoption and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into clinical practice could be transformational, introducing a host of new opportunities along with some risks.

In dentistry, AI can be used to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring, leaving clinicians to deal with the complexity created by the blurring of boundaries when it comes to clinical responsibility, professional judgement, and legal liability.

The new two-part 'AI safer practice framework' can help you navigate the challenges that might be presented when using AI in dental practice when it comes to consent, accountability, and clinical judgement. It can also help guide you in making informed decisions and ensuring your records support you in case of any dentolegal challenge.

The framework

The 'AI safer practice framework' is made up of two parts:

INFORMED and RECORDS.

Guides ethical decision-making using AI

INFORMED is a real-time, process-based guide for using AI in clinical care. It supports clinician oversight, promotes collaborative decision-making, and reduces automation bias thereby avoiding over-reliance on algorithmic systems.

Documents AI-assisted decisions for accountability and clinical rationale

RECORDS is used for documenting AI-driven decisions. It captures clinical rationale, the role AI has played, and the clinician’s decision – crucial for transparency in audits, complaints, or legal reviews.

Together, INFORMED and RECORDS follow a clear chronology:

• INFORMED helps with decision-making at the point of care.

• RECORDS ensures thorough documentation afterwards.

Download framework (PDF)

Watch the webinar

Catch up on our expert-led webinar, 'AI in clinical dentistry: progress and pitfalls', and find out how AI is transforming dental practice, from diagnosis to treatment plans, with a brand new framework to help integrate it safely and effectively into your practice.

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