Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of health care, and dentistry is no exception. By leveraging data analytics and other advanced technologies, AI is enabling dental professionals to diagnose conditions with greater accuracy, enhance treatment planning and improve patient outcomes. In a 2021 survey by the American Dental Association (ADA), over 35% of dentists reported that some form of AI technology will have a transformative impact on their practices.
In the field of oral health, AI applications are being used to detect cavities, assess periodontal health and even identify signs of oral cancer at earlier stages than traditional methods. These technologies not only increase diagnostic precision but also help reduce human error and improve efficiency in clinical tasks. For example, AI algorithms can detect dental caries and other oral pathologies with an accuracy of over 90%, which is comparable to or even surpasses human performance in certain cases. Additionally, AI-powered practice management software is streamlining administrative tasks like scheduling, billing and patient communication, contributing to increased operational efficiency and improved patient satisfaction. As AI continues to evolve, it holds the potential to support more personalized, preventative and patient-centered care in dentistry.
The growing integration of AI into oral health care also raises important questions regarding data privacy, ethical use and the need for regulatory oversight. As governments begin to develop legislation and regulations to manage the use of AI in dentistry, it is crucial for dental professionals to stay informed about these changes.
This document is intended to help guide users through this changing landscape by highlighting recently enacted federal and state policies that shape the legal parameters for the use of AI. This policy tracker summarizes these changes and provides a link to source documents that will allow users to review this information for themselves. All research is current as of June 8, 2025.
Federal AI Laws and Regulations
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order (EO)14110, which had been signed by President Joe Biden in October 2023. President Biden’s Executive Order focused on AI safety, ethical development and oversight. Biden's order required AI developers to share safety test results with the U.S. government and directed federal agencies to assess potential AI threats to various sectors, including national security and civil rights.
President Trump’s repeal of EO 14110, in January 2025, signaled a significant shift in AI policy by eliminating federal oversight mechanisms that President Biden began establishing. The Trump administration emphasizes removing regulatory barriers to accelerate AI development, focusing instead on economic growth, innovation and maintaining global competitiveness over the regulatory framework established by the previous administration.
To stay updated, please visit the ADEA U.S. Interactive Legislative and Regulatory Tracking Map and select “Artificial Intelligence” from the drop-down menu to access federal legislation and federal regulations.
Federal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources
Legislative Branch:
118th Congress (2023 – 2024)
House:
Senate:
NOTE: There has been no effort in the 119th Congress, which is the current Congress, to implement any recommendations proposed in the above reports.
Executive Branch:
White House:
On April 3, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda (collectively, “New AI Guidelines”). These document, which are listed below, provide guidelines and requirements for the procurement and use of artificial intelligence (AI) by U.S. federal agencies. The New AI Guidelines replace the Biden Administration AI directives issued on March 28, 2024, and Sept. 24, 2024.
While the New AI Guidelines do not directly impose restrictions on private industry, the requirements are still likely to impact private industry through their incorporation into federal contracts.
OMB Memoranda:
- Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust (M-25-21)
- Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government (M-25-22)
State AI Laws and Regulations
The linked chart summarizes recently enacted state policies that impact AI. For more information about proposed policies, please visit the ADEA U.S. Interactive Legislative and Regulatory Tracking Map and select “Artificial Intelligence” from the drop-down menu to access proposed state legislation and state regulations.
State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources
This tracker from the National Conference of State Legislatures is another helpful tool that can be used for tracking proposed AI policies.