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What Is Pearl Second Opinion?
Pearl Second Opinion is an FDA-cleared artificial intelligence system designed to assist dentists in interpreting dental X-rays. At Kind Heart Dental in Santa Maria, CA, Dr. Christiane Trigueros uses this AI-powered tool to enhance the accuracy of diagnoses and ensure no dental concern goes unnoticed. From cavities to bone loss, Pearl provides an extra layer of precision and confidence in your care.
How It Works
A Simple 3-Step Process
Step 1
Take Your Dental X-Rays
We take digital X-rays as part of your regular exam or diagnostic visit.
Step 2
Run the AI Analysis
Pearl Second Opinion reviews your images in real time, scanning for a wide range of dental conditions.
Step 3
Review and Discuss Results
Dr. Trigueros combines AI insights with her clinical expertise to confirm findings and create the best treatment plan.
Conditions Pearl Can Help Detect
This advanced tool helps spot subtle or early signs of dental issues that may not be easily visible to the human eye.
- Early-stage tooth decay (incipient lesions)
- Bone loss from gum disease
- Signs of infection or abscesses
- Faulty restorations
- Tooth fractures or root issues
Benefits of Pearl AI Technology
Adding AI to your dental care provides confidence and clarity when it matters most.
- Improves diagnostic accuracy
- Detects hard-to-spot dental problems early
- Supports treatment decisions with clear visual data
- Provides a consistent, unbiased second opinion
- Enhances trust and transparency in your care
Why Choose Kind Heart Dental?
At Kind Heart Dental, we embrace innovation that elevates your care. Dr. Christiane Trigueros uses Pearl Second Opinion AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy and ensure every treatment recommendation is fully informed. By combining technology with personalized attention, we provide a level of detail and assurance you can feel good about. You’ll never feel rushed or unsure—just confident you’re in skilled, thoughtful hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
It helps identify dental conditions on X-rays by providing a real-time AI analysis.
Yes. It’s FDA-cleared and used to support—not replace—your dentist’s expert judgment.
Absolutely. Pearl supports Dr. Trigueros’s findings and helps explain them more clearly to you.
It can highlight subtle issues for closer review, improving detection of early or hidden conditions.
No. Pearl is part of our standard diagnostic process and included in your digital X-ray analysis.