AI is everywhere in dentistry right now—marketing tools, patient communication, appointment booking, even answering phones. It’s fast, efficient, and can save your team hours each week. But in healthcare, there’s a danger zone: automate too much, and you risk something you can’t get back easily—patient trust.

In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris Pistorius gives a reality check on AI’s role in dental practices. He breaks down when AI helps your business thrive and when it hurts your patient relationships, shares red flags to watch for, and explains how to strike the perfect AI + human balance to protect trust while improving efficiency.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why AI adoption in dentistry feels like a “Gold Rush” right now

The single biggest risk of over-automation in healthcare

Four red flags that AI is hurting your patient experience

Real-life examples of AI failing in sensitive patient situations

Where AI shines: the “heavy lifting” tasks it’s perfect for

The AI Assist Model that improves workflow without losing empathy

How to decide which interactions should always stay human

Key Takeaways:

In dentistry, trust is everything—and empathy can’t be automated.

AI should support your team, not replace their human connection.

Keep humans in the loop for pain calls, treatment concerns, and emotional situations.

Make it easy for patients to reach a real person when they need one.

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🛠️ Tools & Tips:

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CallGuard AI™ – Review & coach call performance

PatientLine™ – AI phone assistant for overflow and after-hours

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