Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) has installed an AI powered scanner, ScanOair, for detecting common dental issues such as tooth decay, gum inflammation and teeth misalignment to improve diagnostic efficiency and reduce patient waiting time.
The device uses artificial intelligence for provisional diagnosis within minutes. It has been termed as a patient-friendly innovation, especially beneficial in a high-volume institution like MAIDS. Each scanner costs approximately Rs 3 lakh.
Final diagnosis and treatment planning, however, will be handled by dental specialists following clinical evaluation, institute officials said.
Speaking to TOI, Dr Gyanendra Kumar, professor and head of the department of comprehensive dentistry at MAIDS, said there are three ScanOair units installed on the ground floor near the registration counter and will be inaugurated on Wednesday by Delhi health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
"The scanner is user-friendly and fully automated," Dr Kumar said. "Once the patient registers, they can select a preferred language, enter their name and WhatsApp number, and follow guided instructions. The machine adjusts its camera height, captures images from three angles — front, upper and lower — and generates a detailed AI-based report within five minutes."
The scanner has three-layer AI system, detecting the mouth, jaw and appropriate camera angles. It can also tilt to scan the roof of the mouth to identify specific dental anomalies such as cavities, gum swelling, bleeding and even records body temperature.
Patients receive a full PDF report on their WhatsApp, enabling them to consult doctors directly with the preliminary findings in hand.
"With such a large OPD load, this system significantly reduces the time spent on routine oral examinations," Dr Kumar said, adding that assistants will be available to guide patients. "Those who want to wait for a manual exam can still do so, but others can speed up the process with the scanner."
Dr Arundeep Kaur, director principal of MAIDS, said the integration of ScanOair is a transformative step in streamlining care delivery. "It not only improves safety and efficiency in a post-COVID environment but also marks a major technological leap for govt dental institutions," she said.
The device uses artificial intelligence for provisional diagnosis within minutes. It has been termed as a patient-friendly innovation, especially beneficial in a high-volume institution like MAIDS. Each scanner costs approximately Rs 3 lakh.
Final diagnosis and treatment planning, however, will be handled by dental specialists following clinical evaluation, institute officials said.
Speaking to TOI, Dr Gyanendra Kumar, professor and head of the department of comprehensive dentistry at MAIDS, said there are three ScanOair units installed on the ground floor near the registration counter and will be inaugurated on Wednesday by Delhi health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
"The scanner is user-friendly and fully automated," Dr Kumar said. "Once the patient registers, they can select a preferred language, enter their name and WhatsApp number, and follow guided instructions. The machine adjusts its camera height, captures images from three angles — front, upper and lower — and generates a detailed AI-based report within five minutes."
The scanner has three-layer AI system, detecting the mouth, jaw and appropriate camera angles. It can also tilt to scan the roof of the mouth to identify specific dental anomalies such as cavities, gum swelling, bleeding and even records body temperature.
Patients receive a full PDF report on their WhatsApp, enabling them to consult doctors directly with the preliminary findings in hand.
"With such a large OPD load, this system significantly reduces the time spent on routine oral examinations," Dr Kumar said, adding that assistants will be available to guide patients. "Those who want to wait for a manual exam can still do so, but others can speed up the process with the scanner."
Dr Arundeep Kaur, director principal of MAIDS, said the integration of ScanOair is a transformative step in streamlining care delivery. "It not only improves safety and efficiency in a post-COVID environment but also marks a major technological leap for govt dental institutions," she said.
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