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AI Research Unit
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A research unit that applies generative AI to research in dentistry and oral science.

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Generative AI for dental and oral science research
The AI Research Unit widely applies cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to research in dentistry and oral science.
Against the background of advances in AI technology known as deep learning, AI is increasingly being introduced in dental care for diagnostic support, image analysis, and optimization of treatment planning.
The unit was established in April 2024 directly under the Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University.
The unit also takes consultations on applying AI to research projects from faculty members, clinical staff, graduate students, and others in the departments of the school.
Key terms
- Generative AI
- AI that learns from large-scale data and can automatically create new images, text, audio, and more
- Deep learning
- A type of AI technology that can be widely applied to problems where the relationship between inputs and outputs can be clearly defined
ResearchResearch themes
The unit applies cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to research in dentistry and oral science, and takes on challenges that were difficult to solve with conventional approaches, with the life sciences also in view. To promote research at the Faculty of Dentistry, the Graduate School of Dentistry, and the Dental Hospital, the unit takes consultations on the potential for AI applications in each research project and on building new AI models.
View More ↗MembersFaculty
The members of the AI Research Unit consist of faculty members, faculty members with concurrent appointments, and graduate students.
- ProfessorSatoshi Yamaguchi
- Assistant ProfessorXiao Linghao
- Professor (Concurrent)Takashi Kato
- Professor (Concurrent)Kazunori Nozaki
- Lecturer (Concurrent Appointment)Chiharu Fujiwara
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