Oral radiology residents more cautious about current AI but more optimistic about future applications

In a survey of 234 dental trainees and radiologists, radiology residents were more cautious about present AI (β=-2.41 vs students) but showed greater near-future acceptance (change β=+1.95); all groups rated future AI capabilities higher than current (p<0.001).

• Composite present-attitude scores were significantly associated with professional status (p=0.017), with residents showing lower scores (β=-2.41) than fourth-year students.
• Near-future AI ratings exceeded present-day ratings across all five domains (all p<0.001).
• Change score (future minus present) was significantly associated with training level (p<0.001), with residents having a larger increase (β=+1.95).

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