ChatGPT: Chances and Challenges for Dentistry

Abstract

The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has generated both huge interest and deep concern since its launch in November 2022.1 ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM) with a conversational interface, has been trained on vast amounts of human-generated text and has the ability to respond to questions and complete various text-related tasks. The use of ChatGPT and similar LLMs in dentistry is unlikely to significantly impact the daily routine of most dental healthcare personnel but could streamline administrative workflows and potentially serve as an additional tool for clinical decision support in the future. However, this is contingent on the availability of comprehensive, up-to-date, and unbiased data. The use of LLMs also causes privacy and cybersecurity concerns. It is therefore crucial to implement robust data protection measures and strong defenses against malicious use of LLMs. Although ChatGPT provides succinct answers to most queries, its lack of reliability, transparency, and up-to-date knowledge compared with conventional search engines is a major drawback, particularly for health-related queries.