Best AI Tools for Dentists in 2026

AI is enhancing dental care by improving diagnostic accuracy, streamlining patient communication, and optimizing practice operations. These tools help dentists provide better care more efficiently.

Top AI Tools for Dentists

Tool	Price	Best For	FDA Cleared
Overjet	Custom	AI X-ray analysis	Yes
Pearl	Custom	Cavity and pathology detection	Yes
Weave	$399/mo	Patient communication	N/A
Dentrix	Custom	Practice management	N/A
VideaHealth	Custom	AI diagnostics	Yes
Dental Intelligence	Custom	Practice analytics	N/A
RevenueWell	Custom	Patient marketing	N/A

1. Overjet — AI X-ray Analysis

FDA-cleared AI that analyzes dental X-rays in real-time. Detects cavities, bone loss, and calculus. Highlights findings directly on the image for patient education and clinical documentation.

2. Pearl — Pathology Detection

FDA-cleared AI that identifies 100+ dental conditions from X-rays. Provides a second opinion for every radiograph, catching findings that might be missed during busy clinic days.

3. Weave — Patient Communication

AI-powered patient communication platform with automated appointment reminders, two-way texting, review requests, and payment processing.

4-7: More Tools

Dentrix — Practice management with AI scheduling and billing. VideaHealth — AI diagnostic assistance for dental imaging. Dental Intelligence — Practice analytics and case acceptance optimization. RevenueWell — Patient marketing and retention.

Important Considerations

• Only use FDA-cleared AI for diagnostic assistance
• AI serves as decision support — clinical judgment is the dentist’s
• HIPAA compliance is mandatory for all patient data tools
• Patient consent for AI-assisted analysis may be required

FAQ

What AI tools do dentists use?

Overjet for X-ray analysis, Pearl for detection, Weave for communication, Dentrix for management.

Can AI detect cavities?

Yes. FDA-cleared tools analyze X-rays with high accuracy as decision support.

Final Verdict

Overjet or Pearl for AI diagnostics — both are FDA-cleared and improve detection accuracy. Weave for patient communication. AI helps dentists provide better care while growing their practice.