AI RECEPTIONIST FOR DENTAL

Your Front Desk, Reinforced.
Every Missed Call is a Missed New Patient.

Mala is the AI receptionist that answers when your team can't — after a few rings, during lunch, or after hours. Real scheduling, real conversations, real patients booked.

When the Phone Won't Stop, Your Patients Feel It.

When your front desk is juggling check-ins, insurance verifications, and a ringing phone, something always slips through. The patient on the line gets put on hold. The patient at the desk doesn't get your full attention. Everyone loses.

Available 24/7

Patients can schedule, confirm, or reschedule anytime — lunch breaks, after hours, weekends, and holidays.

2x Faster Scheduling*

No more phone tag. Patients schedule seamlessly when your team is busy or unavailable.

*Based on average scheduling time across our practices

First Impressions Matter

Every call answered. Every patient greeted professionally. No voicemail, no endless hold music.

Everything your dental practice needs.

Built specifically for the unique needs of modern dental offices.

PMS Integration

Connect Mala to your Practice Management System — we handle the setup during onboarding. We integrate with Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Curve Hero, and many more. See full list.

Advanced Appointment Scheduling

Mala handles the full complexity of your schedule — matching appointment types, selecting the right provider, and checking operatory availability — all in real time.

Patient Texting

Mala automatically sends appointment confirmations and pre-visit instructions via SMS after booking.

Multilingual Support

Serve your entire patient base. Mala can conduct calls and text conversations in multiple languages, so no patient feels left behind.

Emergency & Urgent Call Escalation

Mala recognizes urgent situations — emergencies, same-day needs, or patients who want a human — and immediately notifies your team via SMS.

HIPAA Secure

Enterprise-grade security and full HIPAA compliance. All calls, transcripts, and patient information are encrypted end-to-end.

Live in Days, Not Months.

Getting started with Mala is simple — no phone system changes, no IT team needed.

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1-Click Integration

Our team connects Mala to your Practice Management System for you. We integrate with Dentrix, Open Dental, Denticon, Eaglesoft, Cloud9, and many more. See full list.

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Personalized Configuration

Our onboarding team configures everything for your practice — office hours, appointment types, provider schedules, greeting messages, and more. You don't lift a finger.

3

Forward Your Calls

When you're ready, we help you set up call forwarding to Mala. No new phone numbers. No hardware changes. Just flip the switch.

Most practices are fully live within 1-2 weeks.

Built by People Who Know Dental.

Mala was co-founded by Ezzy Sriram, whose mother has been a practicing dentist for over 30 years. Growing up around the realities of running a dental practice — the nonstop phones, the staffing challenges, the patients who slip through the cracks — gave Ezzy a firsthand understanding of the problems Mala was built to solve. Mala isn't a generic AI tool adapted for dentistry; it was designed from the ground up by people who understand how dental offices actually work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mala HIPAA compliant?

Yes. Mala is fully HIPAA compliant. All patient data — including call recordings, transcripts, and scheduling information — is encrypted in transit and at rest. Access to patient information is strictly controlled, and we maintain detailed audit logs of all data access. Our infrastructure is hosted on HIPAA-compliant cloud providers.

Do I need to change my phone number or phone system?

No. Mala works with your existing phone number and system. We support major VoIP platforms (e.g., Weave, Mango) and traditional telephone providers (e.g., Verizon, AT&T). Any phone system that supports call forwarding is compatible with Mala.

How does Mala work alongside my front desk staff?

Mala is typically configured to answer the phone after a few rings or instead of going to voicemail — so your staff gets the first chance to pick up. The exact setup depends on your phone system and preferences, and we'll work with you during onboarding to get it right.

Do patients know they're talking to AI?

Yes. Transparency is important to us and to the patient experience. Most practices choose to mention this in the greeting message at the start of each call. We've found that patients appreciate the honesty, and the quality of the conversation speaks for itself.

Is Mala available 24/7?

Yes. Mala answers calls around the clock — nights, weekends, holidays, and lunch breaks. Your patients can always reach your practice, even when your office is closed.

How many calls can Mala handle at the same time?

There's no limit. Unlike a human receptionist who can only take one call at a time, Mala can handle multiple simultaneous calls. Even during your busiest hours, every patient gets through immediately.

What systems does Mala integrate with?

Mala offers one-click integration with a wide range of Practice Management Systems, including: Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Dentrix Enterprise, Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Curve Hero, Dolphin, OrthoTrac, PracticeWorks, Cloud9, Denticon, AthenaAll, eClinicalWorks, Modernizing Medicine (ModMed), and NextGen Office. This gives us real-time access to your schedule across appointment types, operatories, and providers.

How long does onboarding take?

Most practices are fully live within 1-2 weeks. That includes PMS integration, practice-specific configuration (office hours, appointment types, provider schedules, greeting messages, text templates, and more), and notification settings. Your dedicated onboarding specialist handles the heavy lifting.

Does Mala send appointment confirmations?

Yes. Once an appointment is booked through Mala, we automatically send the patient a text message confirming the details — including the date, time, provider, and any instructions they need to prepare for their visit. Confirmation messages are fully customizable to match your practice's tone and include whatever pre-visit information you'd like patients to receive.

What happens if a call needs to be handled by a human?

Mala recognizes when a situation requires human attention — for example, an emergency scheduling request for same-day, an urgent clinical inquiry, or a patient who simply prefers speaking to a person. In those cases, Mala lets the patient know that a team member will follow up, and immediately notifies your staff via SMS with the details so they can reach out quickly.

Stop Missing Calls. Start Growing Your Practice.

See how Mala can work for your dental office. Book a 15-minute demo with our team.

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