Research
AI in dentistry:
AI in dentistry:
the numbers.
We use a small number of credible sources to keep the discussion grounded. This page will be updated as better data becomes available.
53%population-level generative AI adoption within three years
88%of surveyed organizations using AI in at least one business function
43.3%of responding U.S. dentists using AI for at least one practice task
26.4%of responding U.S. dentists planning future AI use
Stanford HAI · 2026
The 2026 AI Index Report
Source for the 53% population-level generative AI adoption figure and the 88% organizational adoption figure.
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American Dental Association · July 2026
Dentists AI Usage and Attitudes
Source for 43.3% current AI use and 26.4% planned future use among responding U.S. dentists.
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ChartAI market scan · 2026
Dental AI company landscape
An internal market scan used in the Montana presentation identified 135 dental AI companies and platforms across 14 categories. We will publish the methodology and an updated list when it is suitable for external release.