Research & Publications

Evaluating Emerging Technologies in Clinical Dentistry

Dr. Volodymyr Kachmar’s scholarly work examines artificial intelligence in dental diagnostics, digital esthetic planning, three-dimensional clinical technologies, and the evidence supporting their translation into clinical practice.

His research focuses on how emerging tools are validated, where limitations remain, and when published findings can responsibly inform clinical decision-making.

PubMed-Indexed Sole Author · IADR Oral Presenter · Three Peer-Reviewed Articles

Discuss a Research Collaboration

Featured · Cureus · 2026

Artificial Intelligence for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics

Journal
Cureus J Med Sci
Volume / Issue
18 · 6 · e110786
Indexing
PubMed · PMC
Authorship
Sole Author
  • PubMed-Indexed

    Sole-Author Publication

  • IADR 2026

    Oral Research Presentation

  • 3 Published

    Peer-Reviewed Articles

  • 1 Accepted

    Currently In Press

  • 2 Manuscripts

    Currently Under Review

Publication status last reviewed: July 2026.

Research Focus

Connected Areas of Scholarly Work

01

Artificial Intelligence in Dental Diagnostics

Deep-learning applications in CBCT interpretation, root-canal segmentation, dataset quality, validation, performance reporting, and clinical limitations.

02

Digital Esthetic Planning

Generative neural networks, treatment visualization, biomechanical evaluation, and the relationship between digital planning tools and clinical decision-making.

03

Three-Dimensional Clinical Technologies

Digital navigation, implant-positioning accuracy, 3D-printed try-ins, digital facebows, and technology-assisted restorative workflows.

04

Evidence Synthesis and Clinical Translation

Systematic reviews and structured evidence evaluation designed to distinguish technical performance from clinically meaningful application.

Publication Record

Published, Accepted, and Ongoing Scholarly Work

Publication categories are presented according to their current documented status. Accepted, under-review, and ongoing work is not presented as published.

PUBLISHED

Artificial Intelligence for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics: A PRISMA-Aligned Narrative Synthesis of Evidence From the United States and Europe (2021–2026)

Volodymyr Kachmar

Cureus Journal of Medical Science

2026 · Volume 18, Issue 6 · e110786

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.110786PMID: 42292713PMCID: PMC13264418
PUBLISHED

Comparative Evaluation of Biomechanical Parameters of Tissues After Aesthetic Rehabilitation Using Generative Neural Networks and Standard Planning Protocols

Volodymyr Kachmar

The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research

February 4, 2026 · Volume 8, Issue 2 · Pages 08–29

DOI: 10.37547/tajmspr/Volume08Issue02-02
PUBLISHED

Impact of 3D Navigation on the Accuracy of Dental Implant Positioning in Full-Jaw Rehabilitation

Volodymyr Kachmar

SAP Dentistry / Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología

January 1, 2026 · Volume 4 · Article 212

DOI: 10.62486/dent2026212
ACCEPTED · IN PRESS

3D Printed Try-in for Complex Ceramic Veneers: A Systematic Review

Volodymyr Kachmar

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal

Accepted April 2026 · Forthcoming issue

Accepted in April 2026. Publication is scheduled for a forthcoming issue.

UNDER REVIEW

AI and the Evolving Standard of Care in Dentistry

Volodymyr Kachmar and Ronald D. Perry

Journal name withheld pending publication

Working title

Manuscript currently undergoing peer review.

UNDER REVIEW

The First Dental International Student Program in the US: An Institutional Legacy

Volodymyr Kachmar and Ronald D. Perry

Journal name withheld pending publication

Working title

Manuscript currently undergoing peer review.

EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION

Radiography in Dentistry: Study Guide

I. M. Skyba · O. M. Romaniuk · V. S. Kachmar

Zhytomyr Medical Institute / Buk-Druk

2025 · 214 pages · ISBN 978-617-560-271-3

Original title: Рентгенографія в стоматології: навчальний посібник. Role: Co-Compiler.

Publication information reflects the documented status available in July 2026. Under-review and ongoing projects may change.

Scientific Presentations

Research Communicated Through Professional and Academic Forums

Dr. Volodymyr Kachmar delivering an oral research presentation at the 104th IADR General Session, San Diego, March 2026.
IADR 2026 oral presentation
PRESENTED

104th IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session

AI for CBCT Root Canal Segmentation: A Meta-Analysis

Format
Peer-Selected Oral Presentation
Date
March 28, 2026
Location
San Diego, California

An oral presentation examining the performance, validation, and limitations of artificial-intelligence methods used for CBCT root-canal segmentation.

PRESENTED

Bates Research Day

Accuracy of Digital Facebows Versus Analog Facebows

Format
Research Poster
Date
2026
Location
Boston, Massachusetts

Poster presented in collaboration with Thaleia Filokyprou.

Current Research

Ongoing Collaborative Work

ONGOINGRole: Research Coordination

Periodontal Medicine: Oral Pathogens and Systemic Inflammation

A collaborative, multidisciplinary systematic-review initiative examining relationships among oral pathogens, periodontal inflammation, and systemic health.

Dr. Kachmar contributes to research coordination across the collaborating groups and the structured evidence-synthesis workflow.

Project Structure

  • Multidisciplinary collaborative team
  • Structured systematic-review workflow
  • Ongoing structured evidence synthesis

Project information reflects the documented working structure available in July 2026.

Research Approach

Evidence Before Hype

New technologies often attract attention before their clinical value is fully established. Dr. Kachmar’s research approach focuses on separating technical performance from clinical usefulness.

This includes examining how datasets are constructed, how results are validated, where bias may occur, how findings are reported, and whether results can be responsibly generalized to everyday dental practice.

The objective is not to promote technology for its own sake, but to identify where evidence supports clinical application, where limitations remain, and what clinicians should evaluate before adopting a new workflow.

Scholarly Service

Peer Review

Dr. Kachmar completed one formal manuscript review for Cureus Journal of Medical Science in May 2026 and received a reviewer certificate.

Journal
Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Completed reviews
1
Review completed
May 5, 2026
Reviewer certificate
May 19, 2026

Research Collaboration

Connect Around Evidence, Technology, and Clinical Translation

Dr. Kachmar welcomes professional collaboration involving artificial intelligence in dental diagnostics, digital esthetic workflows, three-dimensional clinical technologies, systematic reviews, and evidence-based dental education.