Dental-dedicated MRI (ddMRI) represents one of the leading innovations in oral and maxillofacial radiology and has demonstrated potential for evaluating soft tissues in the oral and maxillofacial region, including pulpal tissues, gingiva and periodontal ligament spaces, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, and surrounding soft-tissue structures. However, clinical implementation of current ddMRI systems remains challenging. High cost, limited technical accessibility for routine dental practice, and uncertain clinical advantages in endodontic and periodontal applications continue to hinder widespread adoption. Substantial reductions in system size, cost, and image acquisition time are required before ddMRI can be broadly implemented in general dental practice.