AI Tools for Dentists: How to Automate Without Losing Personal Touch
- S4E4
- 19:46
- May 22nd 2025
Whether you're just getting started with automation or looking to optimize what you already have, this episode will help you SCALE your dental practice the smart way—WITHOUT losing the personal connection that keeps patients coming BACK.
In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris Pistorius dives into what he calls the “automation paradox” — how relying too heavily on automation can make patient interactions feel cold, impersonal, and even DAMAGE trust.
Chris explains that while automation is crucial for scaling a modern dental practice, it must be implemented intentionally to enhance—NOT replace—the human touch.
You’ll learn how to personalize automated appointment reminders, follow-up sequences, and post-visit care instructions so they feel warm, authentic, and patient-centered. Chris also highlights the importance of proper data management and introduces powerful tools like PatientLine AI and SmartFollow that, when used right, can supercharge your operations without compromising connection.
Packed with real-world examples and actionable tips, this episode gives you the clarity you need to audit your current systems and build an automation strategy that boosts efficiency while keeping your patients loyal and engaged.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Why over-automation hurts patient trust — and how to avoid it
How to personalize common automation touchpoints like reminders and follow-ups
Tools that balance tech and care: PatientLine AI, SmartFollow
Common pitfalls: “set it and forget it” thinking, bad data, overuse
Easy ways to blend human interaction with automation to boost retention
Actionable steps to improve your systems starting today
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It’s easy to waste a lot of money trying to figure out the best way to market your dental or orthodontic practice.
Join dental & orthodontic marketing expert, and author of the book "The Ultimate Guide To Internet Marketing For Dentists", Chris Pistorius each week as he interviews leaders in the dental & orthodontic industry. Chris will unpack what are the best ways to market dental and orthodontic practices in 2021.
Each episode contains powerful information to help you grow your practice, drive traffic to your site, and increase new patient flow and overall net revenue.
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Chris Pistorius is the author of "The Ultimate Guide To Internet Marketing For Dentists", and the Founder of KickStart Dental Marketing.
Chris' dental marketing company has been consistently listed as one of the top dental marketing companies in the country by UpCity.
Chris has over 15 years of experience in local marketing for dental practices and has worked with hundreds of dentists in almost every facet of marketing, consulting, and coaching.
Prior to starting his own agency in 2009, Chris worked in online marketing with companies like AOL/Time Warner & MapQuest.
Chris holds several online marketing certifications and was trained by Google on how dentists & other businesses can get the most out of their marketing efforts.
Chris also travels to many cities around the country doing marketing seminars for dentists, as well as hosting a weekly dental marketing podcast.
Chris resides in the Denver, CO area with his wife Michele and two kids Kaitlyn & Brody.