Artificial intelligence is the hot topic in dentistry right now; everyone’s talking about it. Some see it as the future of modern practice management, while others wonder whether it’s just another tech fad.
The truth probably sits somewhere in between. There are genuine, well-developed AI tools for dentists that can make the day smoother, helping with diagnostics, charting, and administrative work. But at the same time, technology should not replace a dentist’s judgment or chairside connection with patients.
We’re now seeing AI tools being adopted in real dental clinics, helping automate the kind of repetitive work that tends to slow teams down.
Below are four AI-powered tools that are worth watching as AI continues to find its place in dental practices.
Overjet: AI For Smarter X-Ray Analysis
Overjet is one of the most widely recognized names in dental AI. It’s an FDA-cleared platform that analyzes dental radiographs and highlights potential issues like cavities, bone loss, or decay directly on the image.
If you’ve ever had a patient who wasn’t sure why they needed treatment, you’ll understand the value here. Overjet creates a visual overlay showing areas of concern, making it easier for patients to see what you do. That clarity can translate into higher treatment acceptance and better documentation.
Overjet provides real-time feedback; as soon as the X-ray is uploaded, it can flag problem areas and measure bone levels automatically. Dentists still make the clinical decision, but it saves you time and reduces the chance of missing subtle findings during a busy day.
Many practices also use Overjet’s dashboards to monitor trends in hygiene production and diagnostic consistency across providers. For group practices, that data becomes a tool for improving care quality, not just billing accuracy.
Best for: General practices and group offices that want more consistent diagnostic accuracy and higher case acceptance through visual patient education.
Pearl: Helping You See More In Every Image
Pearl is known for its FDA-cleared technology that analyzes both 2D and 3D images. Where Overjet focuses on caries and bone level measurements, Pearl’s strength is in comprehensive image interpretation. It detects dozens of dental conditions across different types of X-rays.
The software integrates with most imaging systems and displays its findings instantly, overlaying color-coded indicators right on the radiograph for the dentist to assess. Many early users say it’s like having another clinician quietly reviewing every image. It picks up on micro-lesions or root issues that might otherwise go unnoticed, especially when you’re reading hundreds of images a week.
Pearl also contributes to better patient communication. When patients can see a highlighted area on their X-ray, they understand the treatment recommendation more easily, which could lead to higher case acceptance.
Best for: Practices with heavy radiography volumes that want a reliable second set of eyes for diagnostics.
Denti.AI: Taking The Admin Out Of Charting
If diagnostics aren’t your biggest headache, documentation might be. Denti.AI tackles that problem with tools that turn speech and sensor data into structured clinical notes and periodontal charts.
For many practices, hygiene charting and note-taking eat up valuable chair time. Denti.AI’s voice-driven system listens as the hygienist or dentist speaks and records it directly into the chart. It also uses pattern recognition to fill in likely measurements and reduce manual entry errors.
The time savings add up quickly. Hygienists can stay focused on the patient instead of the keyboard and providers can complete charting before the patient even leaves the chair.
Best for: Hygiene-heavy practices and busy group offices that want to save chair time, improve charting accuracy, and reduce documentation fatigue.
CareStack: Smart Practice Management With AI Inside
At its core, CareStack handles the basics of scheduling, charting, billing, insurance claims, and reporting. But newer modules now use AI to simplify everyday workflows.
For example, CareStack’s voice notes can transcribe conversations into structured clinical notes automatically. Its AI-assisted phone system listens for phrases like “book an appointment” or “insurance verification” and routes calls accordingly. The platform also integrates with diagnostic AI providers like Pearl, so you can view image findings inside the same dashboard you use to manage patient records.
From a management point of view, this kind of integration matters. Instead of juggling multiple screens and logins, you can see diagnostics, scheduling, and production metrics all in one place. That means less time on admin and fewer dropped balls.
Best for: Practices that want an all-in-one system with built-in AI tools for scheduling, billing, communication and clinical documentation.
How To Decide If An AI Tool Is Worth It
Every practice is being pitched with AI-powered tools these days, and it’s hard to know what to believe. The real question isn’t what it does, it’s what difference it makes.
When considering any new technology, measure it against a performance goal you already track.
Ask these questions:
- Does this help increase case acceptance?
- Does it reduce time spent on charting or admin?
- Does it improve collections or reduce claim denials?
- Does it help retain patients or improve their experience?
If the tool moves the needle on one or more of those metrics consistently, that’s when it’s truly adding value.
At Virjee Consulting, we help dental practices translate those improvements into financial outcomes, whether that’s a higher hygiene recall rate, faster collections, or better profitability per provider.
Book a free consultation with us today.
