The AI Receptionist Built for Open Dental Practices
Kairos integrates directly with Open Dental — no data migration, no disruption. Just an AI front desk for dental practices that answers every call and books patients using your actual scheduling rules. If you're still comparing options, see our AI receptionist for dental practices overview.
Last updated: July 2026
How Kairos + Open Dental works
Kairos connects to your Open Dental instance in minutes using a read/write integration — no manual data entry.
Your procedure codes, provider schedules, and chair constraints are loaded automatically so bookings follow your real rules.
Patient records, appointments, and intake data sync back to Open Dental in real time — your front desk sees everything in one place.
Staffing is a documented challenge for dental practices
62%
of dentists surveyed in late 2024 identified staffing shortages as their biggest expected practice challenge for 2025.
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute, reported February 2025 ↗Industry survey finding; not a measure of Kairos Health customer results.
Manage calls, scheduling, and intake
From the first ring to a fully booked chair. One connected front desk, built around your practice.
After hours, during lunch, or on a busy Monday morning. Kairos answers on the first ring, captures the details, and routes calls that need a human to your team, with full context.
24/7 call handling & triageEvery booking respects provider availability, procedure duration, chair assignments, and prep time. A schedule that reflects how your dental or orthodontic practice actually runs.
Rule-based schedulingSecure intake links collect forms, medical history, insurance cards, and consent ahead of the visit. Patient information flows into your system, so check-in can be a simple hello.
New patient intakeConfirm eligibility, copays, and prior authorizations before the appointment. Give your team the information they need without hours spent navigating insurance phone trees.
Insurance & prior authorizationBooking confirmations, appointment reminders, rescheduling, and no-show re-engagement run automatically. Keep patients informed and your schedule moving.
Automated texts & remindersHIPAA-compliant infrastructure, encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, full audit logs, and a signed BAA. Built to protect patient information at every step.
Healthcare-grade security
Kairos/ patient experienceExample workflowA new patient. A great first impression.
A natural conversation that turns an incoming call into a clear next step.
Hi! I'm a new patient and I'd like to schedule a cleaning.
Welcome! I'd be happy to help. Let's find a time that works for you.
See Kairos Health in action
See Kairos in action with a one-on-one demo, tailored to your dental or orthodontic practice. Pick a time that works for you.