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Interpretable Machine Learning for Population-Level Tooth Loss Prediction.

Journal of dental research · Lam QT, Fan FY, Wang YL, Wu CY, Sun YS, Vo TTT, Kuo H, Kha QH, Le MHN, Vu G, Le NQK, Lee IT · 2026-07-30

Researchers developed an interpretable machine-learning model using survey data to predict severe tooth loss in US adults, finding it performed well on the same survey dataset but required recalibration when applied to a different survey population.

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