THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN
Objective: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve patient care and treatment outcomes; however, it also raises concerns about job security, ethical issues, and the impact on the quality of care provided. It is important to investigate the attitudes and concerns of dental professio...
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| description | Objective: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve patient care and treatment outcomes; however, it also raises concerns about job security, ethical issues, and the impact on the quality of care provided. It is important to investigate the attitudes and concerns of dental professionals towards AI to develop effective strategies for its implementation that ensure patient safety and quality of care while also addressing the concerns of dental professionals. This study aimed to explore the levels of AI anxiety (AIA) experienced by dentists and to investigate the influence of various factors. Materials and Methods: Data were collected online from 328 dentists (116 males, and 212 females) regarding their age, sex, marital status, field of specialization, and years of professional experience. The levels of AIA among the participants were assessed using the Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale (AIAS). Results: The Dentists participated in the survey, revealing a moderate level of AIA (65.60±28.55). The AIA levels were significantly higher in females compared to males (p<0.05). Prosthodontists exhibited the highest levels of AIA (75.63±34.86), whereas restorative dentists showed the lowest levels (44.63±12.50). AIA did not show any significant correlations with age or length of work in the profession (p>0.05). There were correlations between AIA and all sub-dimensions, as well as among the sub-dimensions themselves (p<0.01). Conclusion: Although dentists experience moderate levels of anxiety toward AI, they must acquire the knowledge and skills required to effectively utilize this innovative technology for their benefit. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9b8e0f9d09714fc3831503a751d3e9682025-08-20T02:14:06ZengIstanbul University PressSabiad2651-40602024-02-0171556010.26650/JARHS2024-1302739123456THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWNHanne Bulut0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2772-8096Nazlı Gül Kınoğlu1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8289-9093Burcu Karaduman2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8162-3896Biruni Üniversitesi, Istanbul, TurkiyeBiruni Üniversitesi, Istanbul, TurkiyeBiruni Üniversitesi, Istanbul, TurkiyeObjective: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve patient care and treatment outcomes; however, it also raises concerns about job security, ethical issues, and the impact on the quality of care provided. It is important to investigate the attitudes and concerns of dental professionals towards AI to develop effective strategies for its implementation that ensure patient safety and quality of care while also addressing the concerns of dental professionals. This study aimed to explore the levels of AI anxiety (AIA) experienced by dentists and to investigate the influence of various factors. Materials and Methods: Data were collected online from 328 dentists (116 males, and 212 females) regarding their age, sex, marital status, field of specialization, and years of professional experience. The levels of AIA among the participants were assessed using the Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale (AIAS). Results: The Dentists participated in the survey, revealing a moderate level of AIA (65.60±28.55). The AIA levels were significantly higher in females compared to males (p<0.05). Prosthodontists exhibited the highest levels of AIA (75.63±34.86), whereas restorative dentists showed the lowest levels (44.63±12.50). AIA did not show any significant correlations with age or length of work in the profession (p>0.05). There were correlations between AIA and all sub-dimensions, as well as among the sub-dimensions themselves (p<0.01). Conclusion: Although dentists experience moderate levels of anxiety toward AI, they must acquire the knowledge and skills required to effectively utilize this innovative technology for their benefit.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/33A81EB4277E4D528C8DC5D303139F2Canxietyartificial intelligenceartificial intelligence anxietydentists. |
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| title | THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN |
| title_full | THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN |
| title_fullStr | THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN |
| title_full_unstemmed | THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN |
| title_short | THE FEAR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: DENTISTS AND THE ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN |
| title_sort | fear of artificial intelligence dentists and the anxiety of the unknown |
| topic | anxiety artificial intelligence artificial intelligence anxiety dentists. |
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