AI receptionists for dental practices

100 calls/mo · 3 min/call · Book a dental appointment · $200 budget

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MiklaCore

3 of 11 checklist features documented

$99–375/mo

Model estimate · low confidence

Voice service only

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Why this pick?

Most documented features: Largest documented checklist for the displayed plan. Features count equally; an unresearched feature is not treated as absent. The same eleven criteria were reviewed for all 69 providers. Unpublished or unclear plan inclusions stay unscored; this is not a call-quality test.

Best documented industry fit: Documented industry workflows qualify; named industry integrations rank first. Within the same fit group, confirmed in-budget service costs come before unconfirmed totals, then customer evidence breaks ties. Offers whose known cost exceeds your budget stay in the full list. Unknown prices can qualify with their limits shown. This is documented fit, not an independent integration test.

Message capture · Direct booking · Call transfer

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Industry-specific phone intake and appointment / tour scheduling are described. Verify the exact calendar or practice-system connection and paid voice allowance.

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No complete calculated service cost is confirmed within your budget. Add-on prices and quote offers below may still fit.

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AgentZap

Starter

4.3/58 reviews on Trustpilot Voice platform · small sampleCompare

Dentrix, Open Dental and Eaglesoft appointment connections are named; version, scheduling rules, API access and connector fees need confirmation.

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$236.50/mo

Above your $200/mo budget

+ $499 setup · first month $735.50

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Costs, compatibility & sources

$109 base + 150 extra minutes × $0.85. A separate $499 setup fee applies; first month $735.5 before excluded extras.

Dentrix, Open Dental and Eaglesoft appointment connections are named; version, scheduling rules, API access and connector fees need confirmation.

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Customer evidence in Recommended

Software, task and industry fit come first. Within an equal-fit group, customer feedback is adjusted for sample size and product scope. A missing public price, market estimate, price report or editorial award does not change this order.

Trustpilot ↗ · 4.3/5 · 8 source reviews · Voice platform · checked 2026-10-23

See weighting and limitations →. Separate source signals guide order; we do not invent a combined customer star score.

5 of 11 checklist items documented: Message capture · Direct booking · Call transfer · Recording / transcripts · Custom data fields. 6 items unconfirmed, not confirmed absent. The same eleven criteria were reviewed for all 69 providers; plan inclusion must be explicit.

Feature source 1 ↗ · checked 2026-10-24.

Recurring voice estimate excludes the separately displayed $499 setup, additional integration work and paid human backup.

Original source ↗ · checked Oct 23, 2026.

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Arini

Inbound voice service

Not yet rated0 reviews on G2 Company profileCompare

Scheduling Module names Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft and other distinct dental PMS products; confirm version and module scope.

Requirements & limitations →

From $499/mo

Directory-listed price · not independently verified

Starter Package

Likely above your $200/mo budget based on this unconfirmed indication. Confirm usage, setup and required extras.

Capterra pricing listing ↗ · date not stated

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Costs, compatibility & sources

Published inbound voice product; current subscription, usage and implementation require a tailored quote.

Scheduling Module names Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft and other distinct dental PMS products; confirm version and module scope.

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Public price reports & listings

These prices are shown even without an invoice or vendor confirmation. They are not calculated totals for your workload and do not qualify for complete-price budget matches or price/value awards.

Directory listing: From $499 · Starter Package /mo
Directory package listing: inbound handling and online scheduling; Growth also lists outbound patient workflows. No usage allowance or current vendor quote verified. Package example, not your workload total.
Capterra pricing listing ↗ · Directory listing — not independently verified. Source date not stated · checked 2026-10-24. Listing publication date not stated; search-index content accessible, direct page fetch unavailable.
Directory listing: From $799 · Growth Package /mo
Directory package listing: inbound handling and online scheduling; Growth also lists outbound patient workflows. No usage allowance or current vendor quote verified. Package example, not your workload total.
Capterra pricing listing ↗ · Directory listing — not independently verified. Source date not stated · checked 2026-10-24. Listing publication date not stated; search-index content accessible, direct page fetch unavailable.

One source can contain several packages; those entries are not independent corroboration. Source dates, product scope and unknown inclusions stay visible. How we use price reports →

Customer evidence in Recommended

No usable scored profile: neutral ordering signal, not a zero-star rating.

See weighting and limitations →. Separate source signals guide order; we do not invent a combined customer star score.

5 of 11 checklist items documented: Message capture · Direct booking · Call transfer · Multiple locations · Call reports / analytics. 6 items unconfirmed, not confirmed absent. The same eleven criteria were reviewed for all 69 providers; plan inclusion must be explicit.

Feature source 1 ↗ · checked 2026-10-24.

Original source ↗ · checked Oct 23, 2026.

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Mikla

Core

No verified public scoreReview sources checked · details →Compare

Industry-specific phone intake and appointment / tour scheduling are described.

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$99–375/mo

Model estimate · low confidence

Voice service only

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Costs, compatibility & sources

Voice and SMS entry tier with shared monthly credits. Voice-minute consumption needs confirmation.

Industry-specific phone intake and appointment / tour scheduling are described. Verify the exact calendar or practice-system connection and paid voice allowance.

Industry workflow source ↗

Market estimate · low confidence

This is our illustrative budget range, not this provider’s pricing, a vendor quote or a statistical confidence interval. Comparable general voice-service budgets; custom integrations and managed deployment can cost more.

Same workload: 3 reference providers. 75% of the lowest reference to 150% of the highest, rounded outward to $25; a published plan base is a floor. These margins are editorial assumptions, not observed vendor discounts. Setup, underlying software and specialist integration fees are excluded; these can be material.

Marlie Standard ↗ · $99 /mo for this workload · checked 2026-10-24
Goodcall Starter ↗ · $79 /mo for this workload · checked 2026-10-24
AgentZap Starter ↗ · $236.50 /mo for this workload · checked 2026-10-24

Reference prices do not establish connector compatibility or commercial terms for this offer. Not used for budget-only matches, lowest-price or best-value awards. Full estimation method →

Customer evidence in Recommended

No usable scored profile: neutral ordering signal, not a zero-star rating.

See weighting and limitations →. Separate source signals guide order; we do not invent a combined customer star score.

3 of 11 checklist items documented: Message capture · Direct booking · Call transfer. 8 items unconfirmed, not confirmed absent. The same eleven criteria were reviewed for all 69 providers; plan inclusion must be explicit.

Feature source 1 ↗ · checked 2026-10-24.

Published subscription bases only. Credit conversion, channel usage and optional setup are not established as a complete bill.

Original source ↗ · checked Oct 23, 2026.

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Weave AI Receptionist

Inbound voice service

early-access

4.6/5955 reviews on Trustpilot Platform-wideCompare

AI Voice books into supported Open Dental, Dentrix and Eaglesoft schedules.

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Check availability

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Costs, compatibility & sources

Published inbound voice product; current subscription, usage and implementation require a tailored quote. Availability: early-access. Confirm eligibility and launch access before relying on a monthly budget.

AI Voice books into supported Open Dental, Dentrix and Eaglesoft schedules. Dental early access and account eligibility remain required.

Industry workflow source ↗

Customer evidence in Recommended

Trustpilot ↗ · 4.6/5 · 955 source reviews · Platform-wide · company/platform context, reduced influence · checked 2026-10-23

See weighting and limitations →. Separate source signals guide order; we do not invent a combined customer star score.

4 of 11 checklist items documented: Message capture · Direct booking · Call transfer · Rescheduling. 7 items unconfirmed, not confirmed absent. The same eleven criteria were reviewed for all 69 providers; plan inclusion must be explicit.

Feature source 1 ↗ · checked 2026-10-24.

Original source ↗ · checked Oct 23, 2026.

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Every listed rate and your calculation

Minutes = calls × average call length. Different callers = calls minus the estimated repeat calls. Use your phone log to replace these assumptions. Only count calls you would send to the service.

Costs exclude taxes, carrier fees, optional tools and human escalation. Calendar integration, staff permissions and your contract may require a different plan. Unknown overage prices remain open.

Choosing for Dental practices

What matters in your workflow

Practice-management system

Ask for the exact Open Dental, Dentrix, EagleSoft or other supported connection and a successful appointment write-back.

The right appointment slot

Check provider, operatory, new-patient rules, hygiene appointments and the duration of each service.

Clinical and sensitive calls

Use your practice’s approved escalation path for symptoms, emergencies, insurance disputes and information the agent should not discuss.

Industry sources behind this order

AgentZap · workflow source ↗Dentrix, Open Dental and Eaglesoft appointment connections are named; version, scheduling rules, API access and connector fees need confirmation.
Mikla · workflow source ↗Industry-specific phone intake and appointment / tour scheduling are described. Verify the exact calendar or practice-system connection and paid voice allowance.
Arini · workflow source ↗Scheduling Module names Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft and other distinct dental PMS products; confirm version and module scope.
Weave AI Receptionist · workflow source ↗AI Voice books into supported Open Dental, Dentrix and Eaglesoft schedules. Dental early access and account eligibility remain required.

Questions for Dental practices

Is a general Google Calendar connection enough?

It can schedule a consultation calendar, but it does not establish access to chairs, clinicians, clinical appointment types or your practice-management system.

Why does one provider only capture requests?

Some products answer calls for every practice but support direct booking only on selected dental systems. The plan and industry notes keep those capabilities separate.

Which dental software is supported?

Arini and AgentZap document named dental appointment connections. Weave lists early access for Open Dental, Dentrix and Eaglesoft. Dentrix Ascend is a separate choice. Confirm the exact version, required scheduling module, providers, operatories and appointment types.

Before you move your calls.

Start with missed calls

Use forwarding for overflow or after-hours coverage. Keep your existing process available.

Try your real scenarios

Test a booking, a corrected address, an out-of-area request and an urgent handoff.

Check the outcome

Look for the actual calendar entry, message or connection to your team.

Questions worth asking

Can I keep my existing phone number?

Often the practical starting point is call forwarding: your carrier sends missed or after-hours calls to the service’s number. This differs from porting your number to another provider. Ask your carrier about conditional forwarding, fees and a quick way to turn it off. Goodcall documents forwarding on its workflow page; confirm the exact process for any service you choose.

Will it work with my calendar or dispatch software?

Ask for your exact software and workflow to be demonstrated. Sending a scheduling link differs from creating a real appointment. Check travel buffers, service areas, technician availability and duplicate bookings. Goodcall names Google Calendar; Smith.ai names Calendly; Rosie and Frontdesk advertise booking. That does not establish compatibility with your particular dispatch setup.

Who answers when a caller needs a person?

A transfer to your team still requires your staff to pick up. External staffed backup is a separate service and can carry extra charges. Our estimates cover AI answering; they do not include a paid human escalation service. Test what happens when your team is busy, offline or unable to accept the transfer.

What will extra calls actually cost?

Rosie publishes minute allowances but we did not establish an extra-minute rate. Frontdesk publishes usage credits and top-ups. Goodcall charges for different caller numbers. Smith.ai charges for calls. Open the rate calculation above, then ask the provider for a written example using your volume, optional tools and expected busy month.

How hard is setup and cancellation?

Someone needs to own the setup: business hours, job types, boundaries on quotes, calendar access and who receives an urgent call. Paid Smith.ai Pro lists onboarding support; Rosie Growth lists assisted setup. Time-to-launch claims are provider claims until tested. Smith.ai’s AI pricing FAQ states 30 days’ cancellation notice. For any plan, record the renewal date and verify cancellation terms before paying.

What changes when several staff or locations need access?

Distinguish dashboard editors from people receiving calls. Goodcall lists 1, 5 or 10 dashboard team members by tier. Frontdesk lists two editors on Business. Your dispatch team may need a higher plan, separate numbers or a custom setup. The lowest voice estimate does not guarantee enough team access.

How is this comparison selected and funded?

Our comparison uses documented plans, industry and software compatibility, and public customer feedback with its original source and scope. Recommended is the default; missing public prices do not lower an offer’s position. We have not performed independent call tests.

We may earn a commission through Rosie, NextPhone, AI-Receptionist.com and Maple affiliate links. Editorial rankings, awards and customer ratings are unaffected. No paid ranking placements are active. Any future paid first position will be labelled Promoted and kept separate from editorial awards and customer ratings. Read the comparison methodology →

Provider and pricing sources

Industry workflow sources appear above. Original pricing, plan conditions and review profiles are linked on each provider page.

AI receptionists for dental practices