Promoting the application of AI and robots in oral health care

Speaking at the 3-day International Dental Science Conference and Exhibition (August 21-23) in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc said that oral health is the foundation of overall health and a measure of quality of life.

Dentistry not only solves diseases and restores function, but also has the mission of creating smiles - appearance - confidence for each person.

“We are working hard to close the gap in dental care. The goal is not only to reduce tooth decay, periodontitis or complicated complications, but also to ensure that everyone has access to modern, equitable and safe dental services,” said Deputy Minister Thuc.

That reality requires the industry to take strategic steps, catch up with the development trend of science and technology , and at the same time meet the requirements of increasingly deep international integration. In particular, thoroughly grasp the spirit of shifting the focus from treatment to prevention, taking disease prevention as the root, taking primary care as the key.

The Deputy Minister suggested that the Vietnam Dental Association, training and research facilities and specialized hospitals focus on developing a comprehensive school dental program, protecting the young generation from preschool to primary school. The purpose is to make oral care a cultural habit, a healthy lifestyle of Vietnamese people.

The parties also need to prioritize research and practical application, focusing on common diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, and temporomandibular joint disorders. At the same time, in-depth development of implant techniques, orthopedic surgery, and cosmetic restoration.

Including the application of artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, 3D technology and robots; at the same time, building a national oral health database linked to electronic health records.

“We also need to focus on training and developing high-quality human resources, especially the young generation of doctors and dentists, building a fair, modern and humane dental service system, ensuring that all people benefit from scientific advances,” the Deputy Minister emphasized.

Low rate of people having regular dental check-ups

The International Dental Scientific Conference and Exhibition is organized by the Vietnam Dental Association in collaboration with the Central Dental Hospital in Hanoi... With the theme "New approaches in modern dentistry", the conference updates the latest advances in the dental industry.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Cao Binh, President of the Vietnam Association of Odonto-Stomatology and Director of the Central Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology in Hanoi, said that the conference is not only a forum for sharing knowledge, clinical experience, and exploring advanced technologies, but also a bridge between domestic and international experts to expand cooperation to develop comprehensive expertise and techniques.

According to Associate Professor Binh, currently in the field of dentistry, many of our techniques have approached those of some countries in the region and the world, while the prices are affordable. Thanks to that, we have attracted many overseas Vietnamese and foreigners to Vietnam for medical examination and treatment.

In fact, currently the rate of people in our country who go for regular dental checkups is very low, only about 7%, so the rate of oral diseases is very high.

According to statistics in our country, over 85% of children have tooth decay, over 80% of adults have gingivitis, periodontitis. These diseases are the main cause of early tooth loss, affecting health. Meanwhile, if detected early, treatment will be less expensive, treatment effectiveness will increase.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/day-manh-ung-dung-ai-robot-trong-cham-soc-suc-khoe-rang-mieng-20250821181239128.htm