Orthodontic Practices AI Receptionist | Automated Scheduling & Patient Care | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
APPOINTMENT BOOK
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty appointment slot costs money. Every missed call is a lost patient. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books consultations, handles rescheduling, and converts new patients—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Orthodontic Practices

Incoming Call...

New Patient

"Hi, my daughter needs braces. Do you have any openings for a consultation?"

AI Receptionist

"Absolutely! We have a complimentary consultation available Thursday at 3 PM or Friday at 10 AM. Which works better?"

✓ Consultation Booked • Thu 3 PM

The Problem

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICES
ARE LOSING PATIENTS

You're losing patients every day when calls go unanswered. Parents call after school, no-shows waste your chair time, and your front desk can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Parents Need You Most

A parent finds your practice at 8 PM researching braces options, calls, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already booked with another orthodontist who answered.

The Cost
$6,500/patient
Lost treatment value

Your Front Desk Is Drowning in Calls

While you're with a patient, three more calls come in. Appointment requests, insurance questions, retainer emergencies—you can't be everywhere at once. Families get frustrated waiting, and you lose new patient opportunities.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per orthodontic practice

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear your schedule, prep the consultation room, and show up. They don't. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted chair time and another patient lost to a competitor.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate industry average
$78,000
Lost annually per missed patient
45%
Of inquiries happen after office hours
24 hours
Window to book before patients choose elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to booked appointment

24/7 Appointment Chat

Patients visit your orthodontic practice website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies inquiries, discusses treatment options, and books consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts treatment needs, insurance info, and scheduling preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across all providers
  • Books consultations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, my daughter needs braces. When can we come in for a consultation?"
AI
"I have availability this Thursday at 3:00 PM with Dr. Martinez for a complimentary consultation. Would that work for you?"
"Perfect! That works."
Consultation Booked ✓
Thursday, March 9 • 3:00 PM • Dr. Martinez
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Smile Orthodontics. How can I help?"
Caller: "My son's retainer broke. Can we get an emergency appointment?"
AI: "I'll get that scheduled right away. I have an opening tomorrow at 2:00 PM. Does that work?"
✓ Emergency Appointment Booked

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—emergency appointments, treatment questions, insurance inquiries, retainer replacements. The AI understands context, schedules appointments, handles requests, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Books appointments and handles emergency requests automatically
  • Recognizes patients from your system and references treatment history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When consultations no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their treatment needs, and books a new appointment—all while updating your practice management system and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules appointments and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from Smile Orthodontics. I noticed we missed you for your daughter's consultation on Thursday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! So sorry, can we do next Tuesday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 16 • 3:00 PM • Dr. Martinez
Frontdesk CRM
Patient Name
Sarah Chen (Parent)
Treatment Interest
Braces for Daughter (Age 12)
Insurance Provider
Delta Dental PPO
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, appointment request—automatically creates and updates patient profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every patient and inquiry.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to treatment start
  • Syncs with calendar, appointments, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire patient journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, appointment reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic appointment reminders and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-consultation email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-consultation follow-up ready
Treatment plan presentation queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Consultation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your consultation for your daughter is confirmed. Here's what to expect and what to bring..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow at 3:00 PM..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-consultation confirmations, appointment reminders, treatment plan follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on patient behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart patient intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide patients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for appointment confirmation and treatment planning workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, insurance info)
  • AI-guided completion for medical history and treatment goals
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Patient Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Insurance (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Medical History
→ Treatment Goals
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and consultation prep begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your orthodontic practice. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking consultations, handling patient requests. They work together 24/7 to keep your schedule full and your patients happy.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Front Desk
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed appointments. Handles consultation inquiries, books adjustment appointments, and schedules emergency visits automatically. Knows your treatment plans and availability.

Phone Calls Appointment Booking Patient Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Patient Generator
Always Online

Qualifies new patient leads, explains treatment options and pricing, answers questions about braces, Invisalign, and payment plans instantly. Books free consultations and captures insurance info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Treatment Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized consultation confirmations, appointment reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with patient communication workflows to send at the right time to keep patients engaged and reduce no-shows.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Patient Intake Teammate

Intake Form Assistant
New Patient Forms

Pre-fills new patient intake forms from CRM data. Guides patients through medical history, insurance verification, and consent forms. Triggers automated workflows when completed for seamless onboarding.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Outreach Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to patients at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups for overdue adjustments, and emails re-engagement sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover missed appointments and keep patients on track.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with patients and prospective patients. Sends appointment confirmations, adjustment reminders, and answers questions about braces care, retainer instructions, and treatment progress via text—98% open rate.

Apt Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about orthodontic treatment. Click, talk, get answers about braces vs Invisalign, treatment duration, and payment options—no typing required. Perfect for parents researching on mobile.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed patient data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by patient record, treatment plan, and appointment status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Patients don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes patient needs (broken bracket, lost retainer, wire poking, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff members automatically for follow-up.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a patient was concerned about discomfort, if an orthodontic emergency was reported, if a consultation was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one patient from phone call to completed treatment—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM with a broken bracket emergency. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk for Smith Orthodontics. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, my bracket just broke and I'm in pain. Can I see someone urgently?"
AI: "I'm sorry to hear that! We can get you in tomorrow morning at 9 AM for an emergency repair. Would that work for you?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Issue
Broken Bracket
Priority
Emergency
Appointment
Tomorrow 9 AM
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, broken bracket, pain level, emergency status. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

TOMORROW AT 9 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds tomorrow at 9 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Emergency Bracket Repair
Alex Chen • Friday, March 9 • 9:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Appointment Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Appointment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for tomorrow morning
4
Pre-Visit Instructions
Care instructions and what to expect
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the appointment is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, pre-visit instructions, and post-care follow-ups—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Appointment Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your emergency appointment is confirmed for Friday, March 9 at 9:00 AM. Dr. Smith will repair your bracket..."
Appointment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your appointment tomorrow morning! Please avoid eating hard foods before your visit..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to sleep. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for tomorrow morning. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Friday, 9:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Friday morning, Alex is at work dealing with a crisis. She completely forgot about the appointment. You're at the front desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Friday, March 9 • 9:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Emergency Bracket Repair
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original call + patient data ready
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Friday, 9:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her broken bracket, her emergency status. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up texts are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Friday. Your bracket is still broken—would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for your emergency bracket repair on Friday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! I'm so sorry. Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Appointment Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
09
Saturday, 10:30 AM

BRACKET FIXED
PAIN GONE

Alex shows up for the rescheduled appointment. Dr. Smith fixes her bracket in 20 minutes. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-care instructions get sent, follow-up reminders are scheduled, and next appointment suggestions begin. All happening automatically—you're just treating the patient.

APPOINTMENT COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
Emergency Bracket Repair
Alex Chen
Post-care sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Patient Information Update • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 10:45 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
IN THE PARKING LOT

Alex just left the office. She's in the parking lot when her phone buzzes. It's a patient information update form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and treatment details. The AI guides her through insurance and emergency contact information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. Your records are updated automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Appointment completed • Bracket repaired
AI
"I remember your visit! Your bracket was repaired. How can I help?"
Alex
"Quick question about eating with my braces..."
12
Monday, 2:30 PM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at lunch, thinking about her braces. She has a question about what foods to avoid. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her recent bracket repair, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
June 15, 2024

ALEX STAYS
ON TRACK

With every question answered instantly and appointments scheduled automatically, Alex never misses a visit. The system sends appointment reminders, progress updates, and care instructions. Alex's treatment stays on schedule.

TREATMENT ON TRACK
12 months • 100% appointment attendance
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July 2, 2024 • 7:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 7:30 PM

Alex's braces are off and she just got her retainer. She has questions: "How often do I wear this?" "How do I clean it?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through paperwork.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How often should I wear my retainer?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Wear your retainer 24/7 for the first 3 months, then switch to nights only. Here's your care guide: [link]"
Alex
"How do I clean it properly?"
AI
"Rinse with lukewarm water and brush gently with a soft toothbrush daily. Soak in retainer cleaner once a week. Avoid hot water!"
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August 15, 2024 • 9:30 PM

RETAINER
FEELS TIGHT

Alex's retainer feels tight after forgetting to wear it for a few days. It's 9:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, reassures her it's normal, and offers to schedule a check-up if needed. Alex doesn't have to wait for office hours or worry alone. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
CONCERN ADDRESSED
Retainer Tightness - Normal
Patient reassured • Optional check-up offered
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September 5, 2024

SMILE CONTEST
THIS MONTH

Your practice is running a smile contest this month. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends practice announcements, event reminders, special offers, and patient appreciation updates. Patients stay engaged without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Practice Updates
Sent to All Patients
CONTEST
September Smile Contest
Submit your smile photo • Win $500 gift card
SPECIAL OFFER
Teeth Whitening Special
20% off for existing patients this month
REMINDER
6-Month Check-Up Due
Your next retainer check is coming up
✓ All patients notified
No manual sending required
NEW REFERRAL
October 15, 2024
Referred by Alex Chen
Friend consultation booked
✓ Great patient experience
18 months of treatment, perfect attendance
Why she referred
"Always got quick answers, never missed appointments, loved how easy everything was"
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October 15, 2024

18 MONTHS LATER
SHE REFERS

Eighteen months later, Alex refers her friend. She had an amazing experience—questions were always answered instantly, appointments never got missed, and she felt supported throughout. The same AI that helped her book that first emergency call kept her engaged throughout treatment. That's the full journey: emergency patient to completed treatment to referral source.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk AI receptionist for your orthodontic practice

Can it handle after-hours appointment calls? +

Yes. The AI receptionist for orthodontic practices answers calls 24/7, schedules consultations, handles emergency requests, and books adjustments—all while your team is off the clock. No more missed patient inquiries at 8 PM.

How does it handle broken braces emergencies? +

The AI triages orthodontic emergencies automatically, collects all details (patient name, issue description, urgency level), and routes them to your clinical team. True emergencies like loose wires or severe pain can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce consultation no-shows? +

Yes. The orthodontic practices automation system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before consultations and adjustment appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most orthodontic practice management systems. The orthodontic practices scheduling software checks real-time availability and books consultations instantly—no back-and-forth phone tag needed.

How does the new patient registration work? +

After booking consultations, new patients automatically receive registration forms that are pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through insurance verification and medical history collection. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing practice management system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most orthodontic systems including Dolphin, OrthoTrac, Ortho2, and others. All data syncs automatically—patient inquiries, consultations, appointments, and treatment plans.

Can it handle multiple locations or practice groups? +

Absolutely. The orthodontic practices patient management AI knows all your locations, provider schedules, services offered, and insurance accepted. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-practice inquiries, and manage multiple offices simultaneously.

What about orthodontic emergencies and urgent care? +

The AI handles orthodontic emergencies 24/7, verifies patient identity, assesses urgency level, and can coordinate same-day emergency appointments. For severe trauma or infections, it immediately escalates to your on-call orthodontist.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your practice size and call volume. Most orthodontic practices see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased consultation conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."