How Artificial Intelligence Could Change the Face of Dentistry
What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept. In fact, it was first mentioned in the 1950s by Minsky and McCarthy, who were considered to be pioneering experts in the field. They referred to AI as a task performed by a machine or programme that, if a human was to carry out […]
ORCA Dental AI and Planmeca Oy Partner for New Technology
ORCA Dental AI, a provider of dental artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies for automatic diagnostics, analysis and treatment planning, and Planmeca Oy, a leading provider of dental imaging solutions, announced today a new partnership to bring artificial-intelligence products that enable instant teeth segmentation and structure identification to the market for the first time. The new partnership further […]
Root Inclination and Today’s Orthodontics
Before orthodontic treatment can begin, it is important to obtain the precise mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination for all teeth being treated. Current technology focuses the most on crown angulation and inclination in general, while the roots do not receive as much attention as they should. Positioning roots correctly is necessary for any orthodontic treatment […]
The Importance of Precise 3D Localization of Impacted Teeth Using CBCT in Orthodontics
An impacted tooth, i.e. a tooth which hasn’t completely erupted, is unlikely to do so because of its position in relation to adjacent teeth and nearby bone or soft tissue. Impacted teeth are most commonly the mandibular 3rd permanent molar, the maxillary permanent canine or, on occasions, the premolars. The impaction could be vertical, horizontal, […]
ORCA Dental AI Announces the Addition of Prof. Wael Att to its Advisory Board
ORCA Dental AI, the leading dental AI solutions provider, today announced the addition of Prof. Wael Att to their advisory board. Prof. Att is a widely published and internationally respected clinician, teacher and researcher and will bring his knowledge and expertise to ORCA where they will continue build upon their superior technology and solutions offering […]
Comparison between 2D and 3D Cephalometric Analyses
The cephalogram has been in use by orthodontists as a standard method for assessing the dental, soft tissue and skeletal relationships in patients for some time. 2D or direct cephalometric x-rayanalysis has been used successfully now for over 70 years in orthodontic practices. Currently, its status amongst orthodontists is stable although dental clinics start to […]
CephX Receives First Patent for Automated Cephalometric Analysis Using Machine Learning That Could Save Precious Time and Conform a Base Line in the Field of Orthodontics
CephX announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted CephX their first patent, which automates cephalometric tracing process and enables immediate analysis using machine learning and AI technology. The issuance of this patent is a major and considerable leap to the entire dental orthodontic industry. Cephalometric analysis is commonly used by dentists […]
The History of Orthodontics
Have you ever wondered or had a patient ask you how orthodontics came to be? Maybe you read through the history of early orthodontists at one point in your career or have always had a personal curiosity about how things like the shape of brackets or the metal used in archwires came to be (did […]
Coast Dental Selects CephX to Provide Artificial Intelligence-Based Cephalometric Analysis
Growing DSO, Coast Dental, contracted CephX for its advanced, Artificial Intelligence-based, automated cephalometric analyses. The service, providing cephalometric analysis within seconds, was first launched in Coast Dental’s west coast offices, and will expand to all offices in the coming months. In today’s highly competitive market, CephX’s immediate cephalometric analysis service enables offices to put braces […]
CephX Continues Growing with Appointment of Dr. Marc Cooper as its New Advisory Board Member
CephX today announced of the appointment of Dr. Marc Cooper as its new advisory board member to advise the company through its innovation and growth. With the appointment of Dr. Marc Cooper, CephX’s advisory board now includes 8 members, all of them experienced entrepreneurs, veteran dental specialists and dental imaging experts. Since its foundation, CephX […]