Medical Xpress December 8, 2025
Cutting-edge 3D AI technology can identify early childhood tooth decay as accurately as visual exams, paving the way for significantly faster and more accessible care, according to a new study.
The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne, has revealed for the first time how this scanner—resembling an enlarged electric toothbrush—paired with AI-assisted software, provides a thorough picture of children’s dental health within only minutes.
The hand-held, wireless intraoral scanner (IOS) shines a fluorescence light onto the teeth and gums and a tiny camera records how that light reflects back. AI software then pieces the images together to create a detailed 3D model of the mouth. The images can be saved and reviewed either...
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