LUCKNOW, India: Artificial intelligence (AI), a rapidly evolving technology, is increasingly relevant in various medical fields, including dentistry, for tasks like diagnosis, treatment planning and data handling. A new study seeking to understand how AI is perceived by dental students in India has identified potential obstacles to its integration into dental practice. While a majority found AI in dentistry exciting and believed it would lead to major advancements, there were mixed feelings about AI replacing dentists and its role as a definitive diagnostic tool.