# 6 Months of AI Receptionists in Production: What We Learned - **Enhancing Patient Engagement for Dental Clinics** ## Introduction In today's competitive healthcare landscape, dental clinics are facing significant challenges. One major pain point is managing patient calls effectively. Missed calls, weak intake capture, and booking leakage can severely impact the clinic’s reputation and financial health. To address these issues, many dental clinics have turned to AI receptionists as a solution. This blog shares our journey over the past six months with an AI-powered virtual assistant in production. ## The Problem: Missed Calls and Poor Intake According to recent studies, up to **40%** of patient calls are missed by traditional front-desk staff due to overload or unavailability. Additionally, incomplete intake forms can lead to booking leakage as patients may choose to book with a competitor if they feel their needs aren't being met.…