Precision Dentistry: Integrating Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Outcomes

Precision dentistry represents a transformative shift in oral healthcare, driven by the integration of advanced technologies that enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and clinical execution. Along with advances in digital dental education, the tools such as digital impressions, CAD-CAM systems, 3D printing, intraoral scanners, and AI-assisted design have revolutionized traditional workflows, enabling clinicians to deliver restorations with exceptional fit, function, and esthetics. These innovations promote efficiency, minimize errors, and support patient-centered care through greater customization and reduced chair time. As the field advances, there is a critical need to assess the clinical effectiveness, long-term outcomes, and integration strategies of these technologies. This Research Topic aims to spotlight cutting-edge tools, data-driven methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches that are redefining the landscape of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. By embracing precision and personalization, the objective is to elevate care standards, enhance patient satisfaction, and shape the future of dental practice through technology-enabled excellence.

Despite significant advancements across various dental specialties, challenges persist in achieving consistent precision, efficiency, and long-term success in clinical outcomes. Traditional diagnostic and treatment approaches often involve subjective assessments and manual techniques, contributing to variability and inefficiencies in care delivery. The emergence of advanced technologies - such as digital imaging, CAD-CAM systems, 3D printing, intraoral scanners, virtual planning tools, and artificial intelligence - offers transformative potential across the full spectrum of dentistry, including restorative, prosthodontic, orthodontic, endodontic, and surgical practices.

The goal of this Research Topic is to explore how these cutting-edge technologies can be effectively integrated into everyday dental workflows to enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment predictability, patient experience, and overall clinical outcomes. This includes evaluating technological efficacy, cost-effectiveness, training requirements, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As digital dentistry advances, personalized and minimally invasive care becomes increasingly attainable, yet widespread adoption depends on rigorous evidence, clear implementation strategies, and continuous innovation. By bringing together contributions from clinicians, researchers, educators, and technology developers, this collection aims to define best practices, highlight novel applications, and support the evolution of precision dentistry as a holistic, data-driven approach to modern oral healthcare.

This Research Topic invites high-quality submissions that explore the integration of advanced technologies across the spectrum of precision dentistry.

We welcome original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, case reports, and technological perspectives that highlight innovations in areas such as digital workflows, CAD-CAM systems, 3D printing, intraoral scanning, facial scanners, AI-assisted diagnostics and treatment planning, virtual articulators, and emerging biomaterials. Manuscripts addressing clinical accuracy, patient outcomes, workflow optimization, cost-effectiveness, and long-term performance are especially encouraged.

Contributions may also explore interdisciplinary collaborations, educational strategies for digital skill development, and future trends in personalized, technology-driven dental care. Submissions that bridge the gap between innovation and clinical application, particularly translational or implementation research, are of particular interest. By gathering diverse perspectives and evidence, this collection aims to advance the field of precision dentistry and inform best practices for technology adoption in restorative, prosthodontic, orthodontic, surgical, and general dental practice.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Digital impressions, 3D printing, CAD-CAM systems, intraoral scanners, Dental education, Bio-material, Crowns, RPD, digital Dental education, Facial scanner, AI assisted Diagnosis.

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.