Open Dental Integrates Bola AI’s Voice Technology

Open Dental Software has announced a partnership with Bola Technologies, Inc. (Bola AI) to integrate cutting-edge voice recognition technology into their software. This collaboration aims to streamline clinical workflows and reduce documentation burdens for dental professionals.

Voice-Powered Periodontal Charting

The integration brings Bola AI’s Voice Perio software directly into Open Dental’s practice management system. This allows dental practitioners to record periodontal data in real-time simply by speaking the values aloud. The advanced AI system can filter out background noise and accommodate various accents, ensuring accurate data entry without disrupting existing workflows.

Dr. Latta and Dr. Lau of Eno River Dental, who are currently using both Open Dental and Bola Voice, shared their experience:

“Time is money in any business. We needed a more efficient way for our hygienists to input the data that didn’t also take time away from another team member…We wanted a program that was reliable, effective, and efficient. Bola has been the first of its kind to satisfy all [our] needs for us and has been consistently giving us excellent results!”

Enhancing Patient Education

Beyond operational efficiency, the voice-powered system appears to be fostering improved patient engagement. As Dr. Latta and Dr. Lau noted:

“Calling out the numbers chairside often sparks curiosity in the patient and initiates a conversation about periodontal disease…Bola has become a wingman for us to get the conversation about gum disease started.”

This unexpected benefit could lead to better-informed patients and potentially improved oral health outcomes.

A Collaborative Approach to Innovation

The partnership between Open Dental and Bola AI represents a growing trend of collaboration between dental software providers and AI technology firms. Rushi Ganmukhi, CEO and founder of Bola AI, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership:

“We are thrilled to be working with the team at Open Dental. Their tech forward approach and rapid collaboration has allowed us to launch a deeply integrated product experience to drive value for Open Dental customers.”

Mark Johnson, VP of Development for Open Dental, echoed this sentiment, stating:

“We were happy to work with Bola AI on the integration to bring their AI-based voice solutions to the Open Dental ecosystem. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of community-driven innovation built around the Open Dental platform.”

Looking Ahead

As dental practices continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and patient care, integrations like this one between Open Dental and Bola AI may become increasingly common. The partnership demonstrates the potential for AI and voice recognition technology to transform routine dental procedures and practice management.

Dental professionals interested in exploring this new integration can upgrade to the latest version of Open Dental or visit Bola AI’s website for more information. With over 4 million patient charts and notes already completed using Bola Voice, the technology appears to be gaining traction in the dental community.

As the dental industry continues to evolve, collaborations between software providers and AI companies may play a crucial role in shaping the future of dental practice management and patient care.