Kariao

Kariao is an AI-powered dental receptionist designed specifically for dental clinics. It answers incoming patient calls when the front desk is busy, during lunch breaks, or after hours. The AI can handle a range of common requests: booking new patient exams, hygiene cleanings, emergency visits, and treatment follow-ups. It also collects insurance information, sends intake forms, and routes urgent calls to the dental team. The goal is to capture every missed call and turn it into a booked appointment without needing extra staff.

The system integrates with popular dental practice management software like Open Dental and Dentrix, syncing patient data, appointment slots, provider schedules, and recall lists. It uses voice AI to have natural conversations with callers, identifying their intent and matching it to the right workflow. For example, a patient calling about a broken tooth gets flagged as an emergency and either scheduled into an open slot or escalated for a callback. The AI also handles insurance benefit checks, recare reminders, and treatment plan follow-ups. Everything is visible in a member center where staff can see the next action without replaying the call.

Kariao is built for dental practice owners and office managers who want to recover revenue from missed calls and reduce the burden on their front desk team. It works best for clinics that get a steady stream of phone inquiries and need a reliable way to capture new patients, manage emergencies, and keep recall schedules on track. The setup takes about ten minutes—just forward your existing phone line and configure your scheduling rules. It's a practical tool for any dental office looking to improve patient communication without hiring more people.