Defining the future of AI in dentistry. The DAIC conducts independent research to better understand where and how AI will most significantly impact the dental industry, validate the technology’s performance and capabilities, and answer fundamental questions related to AI in dentistry. AI IS POISED TO ENACT PROFOUND CHANGE ACROSS THE FIELD OF DENTISTRY. WE WILL SEE DRAMATIC INCREASES IN ACCURACY AND TRANSPARENCY, IMPROVED PATIENT CARE AND AUTOMATION ON A VARIETY OF LEVELS. THIS IS A TRULY EXCITING TIME AND HAS GIVEN RISE TO MANY QUESTIONS. THE DAIC'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THAT HELPS ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS, WHILE BRINGING CLARITY AND FORESIGHT TO THE DISCOURSE SURROUNDING AI'S ROLE IN THE DENTAL INDUSTRY OF TOMORROW.