Tohoku University and DOCOMO Launch Research Project to Develop Artificial-intelligence Technology for Periodontal Disease De...
23 Mayo 2019 - 2:29AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Japan-based Tohoku University and NTT DOCOMO, INC. have begun
researching an artificial-intelligence (AI) technology to detect
periodontal disease simply by photographing a person's gums with a
smartphone. Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and
lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, stroke, obesity and type
II diabetes, so a solution for early detection could offer
significant advantages, especially in aging societies.
The simple, easily deployed smartphone-based solution proposed by
Tohoku University and DOCOMO would analyze gum color and shape,
compensating for photo brightness and camera shake, to determine
the risk of periodontal disease. By helping users to understand
their personal risks, the solution is expected to facilitate better
communication with dentists and increased examinations aimed at
preventing early-stage periodontal disease from becoming
serious.
In Japan, periodontal disease is present in 61% of adults in their
20s, 71% in their 40s and 75% in their 60s, according to a survey
conducted by Japan's Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2016.
Confirmation of the disease requires going to dental office to be
examined, which is often inconvenient for working people. The
Japanese Society for Oral Health Magazine estimated in 2018 that
only 4.3% of people between the ages of 40 and 70 receive
examinations and many do not consult dentists until symptoms become
severe.
The aim of the newly announced collaboration is to develop a
practical, everyday solution by combining DOCOMO's expertise in AI
technology with Tohoku University's expertise in oral diseases and
extensive data on medical examinations and research. The two
partners also expect to apply their AI technology toward the
detection of additional oral diseases, such as temporomandibular
disorders and oral cancer. A device-based tool for determining
disease risks is expected to be launched commercially by the fiscal
year ending in March 2023.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 77 million
subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G,
4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications
services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with
a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and
convenient value-added services that change the way people live and
work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is
pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative
services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their
expectations. DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (9437).
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/.
Source: NTT DOCOMO
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