New Delhi, June 1 -- Dentistry has evolved far beyond cleaning teeth and filling cavities. Thanks to advancements in technology, particularly predictive analytics, dentists are now stepping into a broader role in healthcare. By analyzing your oral health data, they can detect patterns and risks that offer insight into your overall well-being, sometimes even before symptoms arise.

Predictive analytics is a form of data analysis that uses current and historical information to forecast future outcomes. In dentistry, this means evaluating a combination of dental records, X-rays, lifestyle habits, and medical history to identify early indicators of both oral and systemic health concerns. The approach shifts dentistry from reactive treatment t...