Estimated ROI of Voice AI for a Dental Office

Using Voice AI in a dental office can produce a high return on investment (ROI) by reducing no-shows, filling cancellations, increasing reactivations, and saving staff time. Here's a breakdown of the estimated ROI with real-world assumptions:

Estimated ROI of Voice AI for a Dental Office

Assumptions

• Practice size: 3 providers (1 doctor + 2 hygienists)

• Avg production per patient visit: $300

• Avg monthly patient volume: 500 visits

• Voice AI used for:✅ Appointment confirmation✅ No-show rescheduling✅ Hygiene recall/reactivation✅ Last-minute cancellation fill-in

ROI Breakdown by Impact Area

1. 🚫 Reducing No-Shows (from 10% → 5%)

• Saved 25 appointments/month

• 25 x $300 = $7,500/mo recovered revenue

2. 📞 Reactivating Lapsed Hygiene Patients

• Re-engage 50 inactive patients/year via Voice AI

• 50 x $300 = $15,000/year

3. 📅 Filling Same-Day Cancellations

• Voice AI auto-calls waitlist → fills 5 appointments/month

• 5 x $300 = $1,500/mo = $18,000/year

4. ⏱️ Staff Time Saved

• Save 2–4 hours/day from manual calls

• 60–80 hours/month x $25/hr avg wage = $1,500–$2,000/month saved

Total Annual Impact

Benefit Area	Estimated Value
Reduced No-Shows	$90,000/year
Filled Cancellations	$18,000/year
Reactivated Patients	$15,000/year
Staff Time Savings	~$18,000/year
Total Annual ROI Estimate	$141,000+

Cost of Voice AI

• monthly Voice AI service: $675/month

• Annual cost: $8,100

Estimated ROI

Return: ~$141,000Investment: ~$9,000➡️ ROI = ~1,549% (or ~15x return on spend)