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Phase IV Diagnostic Trial: Comparing Digital Technologies vs Visual Examination for Dental Caries Detection — What Clinicians Need to Know

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9 May 2026

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New Slovak trial compares AI-based dental diagnostic technologies including DIAGNOcam against traditional visual examination for caries detection. Results could reshape clinical diagnostic protocols by 2026.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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