Author Archives: drsheraz

Diagnocat AI: A Valuable Tool for Dental Professionals

Diagnocat AI is a software designed to assist dental professionals in analyzing dental images such as 3D CBCT’s, Panoramic X-rays, bitewing, and periapical radiographs[3]. It provides a detailed description of each tooth that can be easily understood by non-professionals, allowing patients to have a comprehensive oral health assessment[3]. The AI service analyzes dental images and… Read More »

Chester- AI Radiology Assistant

Chester the AI Radiology Assistant is a tool developed by the MLmed organization that uses AI to analyze X-ray images. The tool uses a DenseNet-121 model to analyze images and an autoencoder model to detect out-of-distribution images. The tool has been trained on datasets such as NIH, PadChest, RSNA Pneumonia, CheXpert, and MIMIC-CXR. The tool… Read More »

Understanding Chronic Apical Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Introduction: Chronic apical abscess is a dental condition characterized by an infection at the tip of the tooth’s root. It is typically caused by untreated dental decay, trauma, or a failed root canal treatment. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for chronic apical abscess. 1. Causes of Chronic… Read More »

Overjet’s Dental AI Platform Helps Modernize Utilization Review and Improve Oral Health

Overjet is a dental artificial intelligence (AI) platform that supports dental service organizations (DSOs), dentists, dental groups, insurance companies, and health plans in improving oral health[3]. The platform evaluates clinical performance by combining clinical AI findings in radiographs with patient and treatment data from the practice management system. These findings are then used by clinical… Read More »

Microdeletion Syndrome

Microdeletion syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, has been a subject of growing interest and research within the field of genetics and medicine. This syndrome is characterized by the deletion of a small segment of genetic material from one of the chromosomes. While each specific microdeletion syndrome is associated with distinct clinical features, there are commonalities… Read More »

Canine Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is a growing concern in the US, not only for COVID-19 but also for pet vaccinations. Canine Vaccine Hesitancy (CVH) is defined as “dog owners’ skepticism about the necessity, safety, and efficacy of vaccines”[4]. Nearly half of dog owners in the US are hesitant to vaccinate their pets, with beliefs that vaccinations are… Read More »

Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Management of Viral Conjunctivitis

    Viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye,” is a contagious eye condition caused by various viral agents. This article delves into the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of viral conjunctivitis, shedding light on its causes, mechanisms, and strategies for effective treatment. Etiology: Viral Culprits Behind Conjunctivitis Viral conjunctivitis primarily stems from adenoviruses, with other… Read More »

Oral Pathology MCQs

1. Which of the following lesions is NOT considered a potentially malignant disorder? – Oral submucous fibrosis – Lichen planus – Leukoplakia – Actinic cheilitis 2. Which pathology is most commonly associated with smokeless tobacco use? – Leukoplakia – Candidiasis – Squamous cell carcinoma – Aphtous ulcer 3. All of the following are associated with… Read More »

A Review of DocSplain – AI-Powered Medical Question Answering Platform

DocSplain is an AI-powered platform that leverages state-of-the-art natural language processing algorithms to interpret medical questions and generate responses based on a vast knowledge base of medical information. Pros: – Innovative Technology: DocSplain‘s use of AI and natural language processing algorithms is innovative and has the potential to revolutionize the way medical questions are answered[2][3].… Read More »

Fundwriter- AI tool for grant writing

Fundwriter.ai is an innovative platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to assist nonprofit organizations in writing professional and personalized content to increase donations and build stronger relationships with donors. With its AI-powered capabilities, Fundwriter.ai aims to help users generate high-quality drafts for appeals, grant proposals, personal emails, articles, and more, all while saving time and… Read More »

Unriddle AI: Simplify Complex Documents and Accelerate Research

Unriddle AI is revolutionizing the way we approach complex documents and research. This innovative tool simplifies the process of understanding and extracting information from lengthy articles, research papers, and technical documents. With Unriddle AI, users can interact with these documents more efficiently, gaining instant knowledge and saving valuable time. Simplify Complex Documents Unriddle AI uses… Read More »

Pulp necrosis and asymptomatic apical periodontitis

An 18-year-old female presented at the outpatient department of operative dentistry with esthetic concern and want fillings of fractured incisal edges. History reveals trauma to the anterior region 5 years ago. Clinical examination showed a fracture of the incisal edge involving tooth no.11,12. Vitality test reveals negative pulp response. The periapical radiograph showed an open… Read More »

Hammersmith PACES Course: Prepare for MRCP PACES Exam

Hammersmith PACES course, which is a course designed to help medical professionals prepare for the MRCP PACES exam. Here is a summary of the information: – The Hammersmith PACES course is a series of evening courses that allow candidates to practice physical examination, history taking, and communication[1][3]. – The course is designed to cover all… Read More »