Can Artificial Intelligence Effectively Respond to Frequently Asked Questions About Fluoride Usage and Effects? A Qualitative Study on ChatGPT


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Buldur M., Sezer B.

FLUORIDE - QUARTERLY REPORTS, cilt.56, sa.3, ss.201-216, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 56 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Dergi Adı: FLUORIDE - QUARTERLY REPORTS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aqualine, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.201-216
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Abstract Objectives The frequently asked questions about fluoride, as determined by the American Dental Association (ADA), were asked to Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) and the answers were qualitatively compared with those of the ADA. Methods Questions were posed to ChatGPT on May 8th and 16th, 2023, and the responses were recorded. The answers from the ADA webpage were also recorded. The responses were compared for similarity in word and meaning, both within ChatGPT's responses over a one-week interval and between ChatGPT's responses and ADA's responses. Results While the responses provided by ChatGPT with a one-week interval had similar information content, in the comparison made with the ADA, ChatGPT provided more detailed and scientific answers. However, both shared the same central idea about fluoride and its role in oral health. Conclusions The accuracy and reliability of the answers given by the applications developed with artificial intelligence (AI) are of great importance, and it has been seen that the answers given by ChatGPT to the questions asked about fluoride are sufficient and reliable. Clinical Relevance Advancements in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, enable individuals to access accurate and reliable information about a topic quickly and in appropriate ways. Key Words Artificial Intelligence; Public Health; Fluoride; Health Informatics