Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis
Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis
Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis adds a layer of computer-assisted review to the digital X-rays already taken at every checkup. AI reviews your X-rays alongside Dr. Salm as a second set of eyes on every image, helping flag areas worth a closer look so nothing is overlooked during your exam.
What overjet AI X-Ray Analysis is
Overjet is a type of dental AI software that analyzes digital X-rays and highlights areas of interest — such as spots where bone level or tooth structure may need attention — directly on the image. It doesn't replace the dentist's judgment; it works alongside a trained eye, marking regions on the X-ray that may warrant discussion.
This kind of tool builds on digital X-rays, which themselves already improved on older film X-rays by using less radiation and producing an image instantly on a screen instead of a printed film. AI analysis is the next step in that same digital workflow: once an X-ray is captured, the software reviews it in the background, and the dentist reviews both the raw image and the software's markings together.
How we use it at Dental Office of Dr. Salm, Kanner, and Grandeau
At Dental Office of Dr. Salm, Kanner, and Grandeau, AI reviews your X-rays alongside Dr. Salm as a second set of eyes on every image, working from the same digital X-rays taken during checkups and treatment planning. Because the X-rays are already digital, the AI review adds no extra imaging or wait — the analysis simply appears alongside the picture Dr. Salm is already reviewing with you.
This tool sits comfortably alongside other diagnostic equipment on-site, including the intraoral camera, which lets you see the same view of your mouth that the dentist sees, and the caries detection laser and fluorescent cancer screening, which look for early decay and tissue changes using methods other than X-rays. Together, these tools give a fuller diagnostic picture, with AI-assisted X-ray review as one part of that picture.
What it means for you
Having a second set of eyes on your X-ray can support a more thorough review of each image, since the software is built to consistently scan the entire X-ray rather than only the areas a dentist might focus on first. This can help make sure small details are not missed simply due to time pressure or a busy day.
It can also make conversations about your dental health clearer. When the AI highlights an area on the screen, it becomes easier for Dr. Salm to point to that exact spot and explain what it shows and why it matters, rather than describing it in the abstract. For patients, this often means a more visual, easier-to-follow explanation of what's happening in their mouth.
What to expect during your visit
If you're due for X-rays, the visit starts the same way it always would: a digital X-ray is taken using the office's existing low-radiation equipment. There is no separate appointment for the AI review and no extra time in the chair — the X-ray capture itself takes only a moment, the same as any other digital X-ray.
Once the image is captured, it appears on the exam room screen, and the AI's markings are layered onto it. Dr. Salm reviews the image with you, walking through anything the software has flagged alongside his own assessment. You're welcome to ask questions about anything you see highlighted on the screen. From there, your visit continues as usual with the rest of your exam or cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
Is Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis safe?
Yes. The AI software reviews the same digital X-ray image already taken during your visit — it does not involve any additional radiation, scanning, or equipment placed in or near your mouth. It is simply a review step applied to an image you would have had taken regardless.
Does it take extra time at my appointment?
No separate appointment is needed. The AI review happens on the digital X-ray you already have taken, and Dr. Salm reviews the results with you as part of your regular exam.
Who is this used for?
It's used as part of the standard X-ray review for patients who have digital X-rays taken at the practice, whether at a routine checkup or during treatment planning. It is not a separate service you need to request — it's built into how X-rays are reviewed.
Will the AI make decisions about my treatment?
No. The software highlights areas on an X-ray for the dentist's attention, but treatment decisions are made by Dr. Salm based on the full picture — the X-ray, the AI markings, a clinical exam, and a conversation with you about your dental history and concerns.
If you'd like to learn more about how Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis fits into your next visit, reach out to Dental Office of Dr. Salm, Kanner, and Grandeau to ask any questions or schedule an appointment.