AI dentists? study puts ChatGPT, gemini, and claude to the test!
NCT ID NCT07281066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether three AI chatbots (ChatGPT-4o, Gemini, and Claude) could accurately diagnose tooth infections and recommend treatments. Researchers compared the AI's decisions to those of dental specialists using patient histories and X-rays from 120 adults. The goal was to see if AI could support dentists in making better decisions, not replace them.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of adult patients attending or referred to the endodontic clinic of Marmara University. All participants presented with common endodontic conditions such as pulpitis, necrosis, primary or secondary apical periodontitis, or the need for retreatment. After obtaining consent, each patient underwent a structured paper-based medical and dental history assessment and periapical radiographic examination. A total of 120 clinically verified endodontic cases were included.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years old) presenting to or referred to the Endodontic Clinic. Patients with a clinically verified endodontic condition requiring diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients who agreed to participate and provided informed consent. Patients for whom a complete paper-based medical/dental history and periapical radiograph were obtained during the clinical visit. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion Criteria Patients who declined participation or did not provide informed consent. Pediatric patients (\<18 years old) referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. Patients attending the clinic with non-endodontic complaints (e.g., post-extraction alveolitis, third-molar extraction problems). Cases with incomplete clinical information or missing radiographs. Patients unable to undergo standard endodontic examination procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University
Maltepe, Istanbul, 34856, Turkey (Türkiye)