Smartphone Deep Learning System for Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a major health concern in Taiwan and around the world, causing many deaths each year. This study aims to test a new smartphone-based system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect early signs of oral cancer and disorders that might become cancerous. The goal is to see if this system can work as well as examinations by dentists and other health providers. This is important because early detection can lead to better treatment outcomes and the AI system might make it easier for people to get screened, even in areas with fewer healthcare providers. The study takes place in a medical center in Northern Taiwan and involves adults visiting for cancer screenings. Participants are divided into three groups, each receiving different types of screening: one with just the AI system, another with the AI plus a dentist, and the third with the AI plus a general health provider. The AI system categorizes the results into three groups: benign, potentially malignant, or malignant. Researchers will measure how accurately each method identifies these categories and how comfortable participants feel during the process. This study could show whether the AI system is a reliable tool for early detection of oral cancer.