Decision support systems in dental decision making: an introduction.

In last decade, Dentistry has evolved tremendously, from manually operated micro-motor to the computer assisted technology has made great in roads into this specialty. Expert systems are knowledge-based computer programs designed to provide assistance in diagnosis and treatment planning. They assist the practitioner in decision making. Clinical decision support systems can be helpful in improving both clinical outcomes and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. This is one such article which reviews and gives an insight into types of system exists, how these system works and its uses related to Dentistry.