Ai-powered oral health screening platform for residential aged care
An AI-driven oral health platform that enables preventive screening and monitoring in residential aged care using a smartphone. It helps non-dental staff assess intraoral images for indicators such as caries, gum inflammation, and tooth wear, supporting early detection and ongoing monitoring. The system integrates with electronic records, supports twice-daily care routines, and provides personalized recommendations for dentate and edentulous residents.
Overview
An AI-driven oral health screening platform for residential aged care settings. The solution enables staff, including those without dental expertise, to conduct oral health screenings using a smartphone. The AI analyzes intraoral images for indicators such as caries, gum inflammation, and tooth wear, supporting early detection and ongoing monitoring without requiring an on-site dentist. The platform is designed to improve resident well-being and reduce preventable hospitalizations by integrating into existing aged care workflows.
Technical specifications
- AI-driven analysis: Instantly evaluates smartphone-captured intraoral images for early signs of oral health issues.
- Training modules: Enhances staff confidence and knowledge in oral health care.
- Integration capabilities: Syncs with electronic records and supports twice-daily care routines.
- Scalability: Cloud-based delivery supports expansion across multiple facilities.
- Personalized recommendations: Provides tailored product suggestions for both dentate and edentulous residents, including hygiene and dietary advice.
Technology readiness level
The technology is at TRL 9, indicating a fully operational system validated in operational environments. With over 800 screenings conducted, reporting 85% accuracy and 94% uptake, the platform is ready for global deployment. Future plans include further validation and scaling efforts to expand preventive care adoption.
About Smilo.ai
Smilo.ai is an AI-driven digital health platform that enables automated oral health screening and remote monitoring using smartphone technology. By leveraging deep convolutional neural networks, the system analyzes standardized digital oral photographs submitted by users to detect and classify common oral conditions, such as dental decay, gingivitis, plaque, calculus, tooth wear, discoloration, and crowding. The platform functions through a smartphone app for users and a web interface for dental professionals, aiming to provide accessible, early-stage risk assessment and facilitate virtual consultations between patients and dentists.
The technology is designed to bridge gaps in oral healthcare by reducing barriers related to workforce shortages, travel, and dental anxiety. It serves as a pre-screening tool that provides personalized health reports and recommendations, helping users engage with preventive care while optimizing patient flow for dental practices. Smilo.ai has participated in nationally funded research initiatives, including programs focused on improving oral health for older adults in aged care and individuals living with diabetes, and continues to undergo analytical validation studies to refine its diagnostic performance and clinical utility.
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