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The inclusion criteria were: detection of OPMD or Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). The risk of bias was assessed with the QUADAS-C tool. Forest plots were generated with the specificity and sensitivity of oral cancer and OPMD. A bivariate random effects meta-analysis was performed, by combining sensitivity and specificity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The bivariate model showed a pooled sensitivity of 0.81 (95% CI, 0.728-0872) and a grouped specificity of 0.161 (95% CI, 0.113\u20130.223) for OPMD detection, and a combined sensitivity of 0.836 (95% CI, 9.730\u20130.906) and combined specificity of 0.138 (95% CI, 0.081\u20130.226) for oral cancer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite substantial heterogeneity among the various Deep Learning algorithms evaluated, most models demonstrated acceptable diagnostic capability for identifying OPMD and OSCC from digital images. These findings support the promising role of artificial intelligence in enhancing diagnostic processes within dentistry.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Being able to diagnose OPMD through the use of digital photography allows for an early diagnosis, especially in places with limited resources. 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