UConn Health Minute: AI Enhancing Orthodontics - UConn Today Skip to content UConn University of Connecticut Search University of Connecticut A to Z Index April 23, 2026 UConn Health April 23, 2026 Carolyn Pennington Orthodontic care is becoming more convenient with the help of artificial intelligence. In this UConn Health Minute, orthodontist Dr. Niloufar Azami describes how simple smartphone scans allows doctors to monitor progress, catch issues early and reduce unnecessary office visits – providing a more patient-centered experience. A mock patient demonstrates using a scan box and her cell phone how AI is being used in orthodontics. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health) Orthodontic care is becoming more convenient with the help of artificial intelligence. In this UConn Health Minute, orthodontist Dr. Niloufar Azami describes how simple smartphone scans allows doctors to monitor progress, catch issues early and reduce unnecessary office visits – providing a more patient-centered experience. 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