Can ChatGPT Be Guide in Pediatric Dentistry

  • Dr. Vankudoth Samyuktha Bai Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. T. Madhavipadma Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. K. V. N. R. Pratap Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. B. Vengal Vengal Rao Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. V. Srujan Kumar Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. K. Darshika Chandini Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
  • Dr. Manthena Sai Kiran Reddy Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36437/ijdrd.2025.7.4.B
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI in Healthcare, ChatGPT, Diagnostic Aid, Dental Education, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health Guidance, Patient Communication, Virtual Dental Assistant.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT have gained significant attention for their potential role in healthcare education, communication, and decision support. In pediatric dentistry, where patient management, preventive care, and parental counseling are critical, AI-driven conversational models may offer unique advantages.

Aim: To evaluate the quality, readability and originality of pediatric patient/parent information and academic content produced by CHATGPT in the field of pediatric dentistry.

Objective:

  • To assess the accuracy of ChatGPT’s responses to common questions and clinical scenarios in pediatric dentistry.
  • To evaluate the reliability of information provided by ChatGPT in comparison with standard pediatric dentistry textbooks and guidelines.
  • To analyze the usefulness of ChatGPT as an educational tool for dental students and practitioners in pediatric dentistry.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 201 dental students, comprising 57 males (28.3%) and 144 females (71.7%), including. The survey included 11 questions exploring whether ChatGPT can be a guide in pediatric dentistry, were analyzed based on gender, age and year of study using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.

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Published
2025-11-30
How to Cite
Samyuktha Bai, D. V., Madhavipadma, D. T., Pratap, D. K. V. N. R., Vengal Rao, D. B. V., Kumar, D. V. S., Chandini, D. K. D., & Sai Kiran Reddy, D. M. (2025). Can ChatGPT Be Guide in Pediatric Dentistry. International Journal Of Drug Research And Dental Science, 7(4), 9-18. https://doi.org/10.36437/ijdrd.2025.7.4.B
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): International Journal of Drug Research and Dental Science (In Progress)
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