Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric
Overview
Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric (OCA-Ped) is an FDA-cleared, radiological, automated, concurrent-read, computer-assisted detection (CADe) software designed to aid in the detection and segmentation of caries on bitewing and periapical radiographs for pediatric patients. Specifically, it is intended for use with patients aged 4-11, covering both primary and permanent teeth (primary or mixed dentition). This AI tool provides additional information for dentists to use in their diagnosis of tooth surfaces suspected of being carious, enhancing diagnostic accuracy. It is not intended as a replacement for a complete dentist’s review or their clinical judgment. Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric also helps improve patient (parent) understanding and case acceptance through visual explanations, such as color-coded overlays on X-rays.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- AI-powered caries detection and outlining for pediatric patients (ages 4+)
- Segmentation of dental structures (enamel, pulp, crowns, fillings) for ages 5+
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for subtle oral diseases
- Patient education tools with color-coded overlays on X-rays
- Integration with existing dental practice management and imaging systems
- AI-powered dashboards for preventive dentistry and treatment planning
- Automated administrative tasks (e.g., coding/billing errors, insurance verification)
- Image enhancement for clearer X-ray results
Use Cases
- Early detection and quantification of pediatric caries
- Improving parent understanding and case acceptance for recommended treatments
- Standardizing care and tracking clinical metrics across practices
- Facilitating preventive dentistry planning based on patient history
- Streamlining diagnostic workflows for dental professionals
What Physicians Need to Know
Leverage the visual overlays to educate parents and children directly from the X-rays, fostering trust and improving understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans. Utilize the AI's early detection capabilities to implement preventive strategies, potentially reducing the need for more extensive interventions later. Integrate the AI insights into your existing workflow for consistent diagnostic support and to streamline documentation for insurance submissions.
Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric, as part of the broader Overjet AI platform, is designed for seamless integration with various dental imaging systems and most practice management systems (PMS). This allows for real-time analysis of radiographs (bitewings, periapicals, and panos) and the incorporation of AI-driven insights directly into patient records and treatment planning workflows. The integration aims to enhance diagnostic consistency, documentation accuracy, and overall practice efficiency.
Details
| Category | Dental AI |
| Pricing |
Subscription-based
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| Deployment | Cloud-based |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated FDA 510(k) clearance K233738 was received on March 4, 2024, for Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric. It is cleared to aid in the detection and segmentation of caries on bitewing and periapical radiographs for patients aged 4-11 with primary or mixed dentition. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Dentistry, Pediatrics |
What the Web Says
Overjet Caries Assist-Pediatric is an AI-powered dental software cleared by the FDA to detect, outline, and quantify tooth decay in children aged 4 and above. It aims to improve diagnostic accuracy for pediatric dentists and enhance patient (parent) understanding of oral health through visual aids. The technology has shown to increase cavity detection rates and improve case acceptance in dental practices.
Overall: MixedStrengths
- Improved accuracy in detecting pediatric caries, with dentists being 100% more accurate in clinical studies when using the AI.
- Ability to precisely outline and quantify caries, allowing dentists to monitor changes over time.
- Enhances patient education and trust, as parents can visually understand the issues on X-rays.
- Early detection of cavities, potentially allowing for habit changes before irreversible work is needed.
- Can act as a reliable 'second set of eyes' for dentists, catching things that might be missed during busy periods.
- Streamlines workflow and can save time on documentation with features like Voice AI.
Limitations
- Some users report the software can be glitchy.
- Potential for false positives and false negatives, which can undermine a dentist's diagnosis if shown to patients without careful review.
- Concerns about inconsistent billing and poor customer service from some users.
- One user reported a data confidentiality violation where they saw patient data from an unrelated office.
- The product is not 100% sensitive and may miss some caries, potentially delaying necessary treatment.
- The company also sells its AI to dental insurers, which some providers find problematic due to increased AI-driven denials and administrative burden.
Based on reviews from: Overjet.ai, PMC, The Molar Report, Becker's Dental Review, Reddit, Dental Products Report, accessdata.fda.gov, Capterra
Last updated: 2026-07-21
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