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Responsibly Advancing Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Capabilities With AI

Use of AI in orthodontics must support—not replace—licensed orthodontic judgment. These systems should function as clinical co-pilots, assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning, but must never operate independently in ways that bypass the expertise of a trained provider.

Currently, image analysis is one of the leading areas for AI and Machine Learning (ML) utilization throughout healthcare including orthodontics and is being used in the following ways:

AI CapabilityAI FunctionalityBenefitsLimitations
Cephalometric AnalysisAutomates landmark detection with high accuracyReduces variability, increases efficiencyRequires validation against diverse datasets
CBCT SegmentationAutomates craniofacial structure segmentationEnhances detection of skeletal discrepanciesAccuracy depends on imaging quality
TMJ DiagnosticsAnalyzes imaging, clinical, and biomarkers for early TMJ OA detectionAllows early intervention and preventionLimited by dataset diversity
Orthognathic Surgery PlanningIntegrates cephalometric data for precise treatment planningImproves surgical outcomes and planningMay require extensive model validation

AI enabled treatment planning products have the potential to enhance precision treatment planning by customizing and refining treatment strategies based on patient-specific data and doctor preferences.

These technologies leverage predictive analytics, automated cephalometric analysis, and AI-driven treatment simulations to support clinical decision-making while maintaining the orthodontist’s independent medical judgment to ensure safety, efficacy, and individualized care.

AI in orthodontic patient care remains in its early stages of evolution. While currently available models show promise in streamlining workflows and potentially reducing treatment time, they are not a substitute for clinical expertise.

Explore Titan Dental Design and Lectures on AI at the AAO

Titan Dental Design is an advanced AI based comprehensive orthodontic platform that includes diagnostic, treatment planning, aligner production, and case management tools. 

Titan incorporates AI tools for facial, radiographic and dental analyses, scan segmentation, auto staging, IPR management, force field guided attachments, overcorrection, trimline, and print management.  

To learn more…

Come to Booth #2239

AAO 2025 AI-Focused Lectures & Panels

The Virtual Patient: Harnessing the Power of AI & 3D Simulation in Orthodontic Diagnosis

Speakers: Drs. Juan Franciso Gonzalez & Jean Marc Retrouvey

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 8:00am – 8:45am

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

AI Panel Discussion – AAO Committee on Technology (CTECH) Chair Dr. Lisa Alvetro moderates a panel of experts discussing uses and risks of using AI in orthodontics and how to mitigate them.

Panelists include members of the AAO Task Force on AI in Orthodontics: Dr. Heather Hopkins, practitioner and member of AAO CTECH (Task Force chair),  Dr. Jonas Bianchi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; Dr. Lucia Cevidanes, Thomas and Doris Graber Endowed Professor of Dentistry, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry; and Dr. Mario Tai practitioner and Chairman of Titan Dental Design.

(Not for CE)

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 9:00am – 10:00am

Location: PCC Room 108 – 100 Level

AI-Driven Orthodontic Practice: Transforming Today & Shaping Tomorrow

Speaker: Dr. Lina Sharab

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 9:00am – 9:45am

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Artificial Intelligence – A Pair of Eyes in Orthodontic Clinic

Speaker: Dr. Ching-Chang Ko

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 10:00am – 10:45am

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Artificial Intelligence – the “Tesla” of Orthodontics: How to Use Data to Stay in Control & “Drive” Change in Your Practice Workflow

Speaker: Dr. Tara Gostovich

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 11:00am – 11:45am

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Artificial Intelligence Driven Software Programs for a Modern Orthodontic Practice

Speaker: Dr. Tarek ElShebiny

Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 2:30pm – 3:15pm

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Explainable AI for 3D Quantitative Analysis of Adenoid Hypertrophy and Airway Obstruction

Speaker: Dr. Claudia Mattos

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 8:00AM – 8:15AM

Location: PCC Room 125 – 100 Level

The AI Optimized Orthodontic Practice: AI’s Role in Increasing Production and Reducing Overhead

Speaker: Scott Hansen

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 8:00AM – 8:45AM

Location: PCC Room 113 – 100 Level

AI Won’t Replace You, BUT Your Competition with AI Will!

Speaker: Dr. Leon Klempner

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 9:00AM – 9:45AM

Location: PCC Room 113 – 100 Level

AI in Orthodontics: Beyond the Hype

Speakers: Drs. Jonas Bianchi & Lucia Cevidanes

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 10:00am – 10:45am

Location: PCC Terrace Ballroom – 400 Level

Impacted Canines: Can AI Identify the Difficult Cases in Advance?

Speakers: Dr. Niels Ganzer

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Location: PCC Room 120 – 100 Level

Leveraging Digital Technology & AI to Create a New Standard of Care for Your Patients

Speaker: Dr. Barry Benton

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Brace Yourself for Social Success: Mastering Social Media with AI-Driven Strategies

Speaker: Nathalia Porras

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 11:00AM – 11:45AM

Location: PCC Room 113 – 100 Level

Saving Yourself & Your Practice from Cybersecurity Risks in the Age of AI

Speaker: Steve McEvoy

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 11:00am – 11:45am

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Enhancing Orthodontic & Interdisciplinary Patient Care: Remote Monitoring & AI-driven Solutions to Improve Efficiency & Treatment Quality

Speaker: Dr. Paolo Manzo

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

Speaker: Dr. Simon Graf

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 2:30pm – 3:15pm

Location: PCC Room 119 – 100 Level

A New Frontier: Artificial Intelligence in Assessing Alveolar Bone Defects Severity in Cleft Lip & Palate

Speaker: Dr. Felicia Miranda

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 2:50pm – 3:20pm

Location: PCC Room 118 – 100 Level