Want to Know If Your Teeth Are Fine? Just Text This Bot Over WhatsApp

A WhatsApp-based dental screening tool powered by artificial intelligence is now live in the UAE. The platform, called Smyl AI, offers a quick assessment through three photos and a short questionnaire, giving users a personalised dental report within minutes.

Developed by Aster Clinics with India-based Logy.AI, the bot asks users to upload images of their upper, lower and front teeth. It can flag early signs of gum disease, plaque, cavities and staining, all without an in-person visit. While not a replacement for a dentist, it may help users act sooner rather than later.

The launch comes at a time when oral health remains an issue across the country. A recent survey of UAE residents showed that 80% have dental caries, and only 20% go for annual check-ups.

Accessed by sending a simple “Hi Aster Clinics” message on WhatsApp, the tool is free to use and follows privacy protocols under UAE health regulations.