AI dentist shows bias? new study checks if computer diagnosis works for all races

NCT ID NCT07162753

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study checks whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system trained on Turkish patients can accurately diagnose jaw and bite problems in people from other ethnic backgrounds. Researchers will compare the AI's performance on 5,000 patients from Turkey and Belgium using photos and X-rays. The goal is to ensure that AI tools in dentistry are fair and reliable for everyone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that AI in orthodontics needs diverse training data to be fair for all patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI may still have biases not captured here, and results may not apply to other AI systems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant prognathism Malocclusion, Angle Class I Malocclusion, Angle Class II

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CLASS I MALOCCLUSION CLASS II DIV 1 MALOCCLUSION CLASS II DIVISION 2 MALOCCLUSION CLASS III MALOCCLUSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bezmialem Vakıf University
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Fatih, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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