Leif Griga

Papers

Total Citations

198

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About

Leif Griga is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of dentistry, robotics, and artificial intelligence. His most influential work, the 2020 paper "Dentronics: Towards robotics and artificial intelligence in dentistry," has garnered 196 citations and established a foundational framework for integrating autonomous systems into clinical dental practice. This seminal contribution defines a new subfield—dentronics—envisioning how AI-driven robots could assist in precision procedures, diagnostics, and patient care. Beyond dentistry, Griga explores the human-robot interface in healthcare, as seen in his 2023 study "First Contact, First Learnings – Nursing Staff Approaching Robotics in Health Care." This work demonstrates how structured workshops with nursing professionals can identify practical scenarios for service and assistance robots, bridging the gap between technological capability and real-world clinical adoption. By combining technical innovation with user-centered design, Griga’s research not only advances robotic applications but also ensures they are ethically and practically integrated into healthcare environments. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of medical robotics.