# AI-Powered Dental X-Rays Pearl's 'Second Opinion' Dental Radiology Software Received FDA Clearance By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-opinion References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005862/en/FDA-Clears-World%E2%80%99s-First-AI-Software-to-Read-Dental-X-Rays) & [hellopearl](https://www.hellopearl.com/)  [Pearl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearls-ai-journal), a dental health tech company specializing in innovative AI solutions, has announced that it has received [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overjet-for-kids) clearance for Second Opinion, its newest [AI-powered, real-time dental pathology detection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dental-ecosystem) device. The new software was designed to help dentists identify a variety of common dental conditions by assessing patient x-rays. A major accomplishment for Pearl, Second Opinion is the first-ever AI-powered clinical radiology solution for dentists to have ever been cleared by the FDA. As a result, its upcoming release will mark a major milestone for both the company and dentistry as a whole. “AI is a paradigm-shifting technology that will add value across the entire healthcare continuum. Because x-rays are a regular part of every dental patient’s experience, the first place most people will encounter the power of medical AI technology will be in their dentist’s chair," said Image Credit: Pearl ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AI-powered Dental Diagnosis:** Pearl's Second Opinion uses AI to help dentists identify common dental conditions by assessing patient x-rays, paving the way for the use of medical AI technology in dental diagnosis. - **Real-time Dental Radiology Solutions:** Second Opinion is the first AI-powered clinical radiology solution for dentists cleared by the FDA, creating new opportunities for real-time dental radiology solutions. - **Integrated AI in Dental Care:** The clearance of Second Opinion by the FDA highlights the potential for integrated AI in dental care, with opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of diagnosis. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dental Technology:** Pearl's Second Opinion represents a major milestone in dental technology, with an AI-powered real-time dental pathology detection device. - **Healthcare IT:** The clearance of Second Opinion by the FDA opens up opportunities for AI-powered clinical radiology solutions and healthcare IT services. - **Medical Imaging:** The use of AI to interpret patient x-rays in Second Opinion suggests potential disruption in the medical imaging industry through the integration of AI technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Based Dental Analysis Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentalxrai-pro.md) - [Dental AI Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-ai.md) - [Pediatric Dental AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overjet-for-kids.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-dental-camera.md) - [AI-Equipped Gum Health Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gum-health1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Orthodontic Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dralignnavi.md) - [AI-Driven Dental Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-movement.md) - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md)