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Hands-Free Notes. Hassle-Free Claims.

Two ways to create notes – dictate after, or capture in real time

Voice Notes

Finish notes in seconds after the visit

Quickly dictate findings after the exam and move on—without typing or second-guessing what you missed.

  • Turn dictation into complete, structured notes in seconds
  • Dentrix provides standard note templates that are intuitive to use
  • Real-time checklist and PMS write-back ensure all claims are tracked

Best for: Providers who prefer to quickly wrap up notes after each visit—fast, accurate, and done.

Included with: Dentrix Connected Care Essentials

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Voice Notes Ambient

Finish notes before the visit even ends

Let Voice Notes capture the note for you—so you can stay focused on the patient.

  • Records provider-patient conversations during the exam
  • AWS technology is smart enough to only capture claims-ready details
  • Includes all Voice Notes capabilities, including post-exam dictation


Best for: Providers who want real-time documentation and less time finishing charts after hours.


Sold separately as the Voice Notes Ambient suite

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Voice Notes vs. typical AI note tools

What matters Typical AI tools Why our Voice Notes
Accuracy you can trust Generic AI models Built with Amazon Web Services and AI trained for dental workflows
Where it works Separate app or browser tab Fully embedded inside Dentrix or Ascend
What you get Raw transcript Structured, chart- and claim-ready clinical notes
Workflow Record → review → edit → paste Record. That’s it!
Clinical completeness Easy to miss details Built-in SOAP notes and exam checklist templates ensure nothing is missed
Claims readiness Manual cleanup required Captured exam terminology instantly writes structured notes to the patient record for claims
Work-life balance Finish notes after hours Voice Notes Ambient product captures the note for you during the exam

Start using Voice Notes in Dentrix today

Voice Notes post-exam dictation is included in your new, Dentrix Connected Care Essentials plan.  A self-onboarding tour can be launched from the microphone in-chart to help you get started.  Want to upgrade to Voice Notes Ambient and let it capture notes for you during visits?

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What our customers are saying

Dr. Keith Collins Colins Family and Implant Dentistry
Voice Notes has exceeded our expectations—creating and using clinical note templates is intuitive, and everything works seamlessly right out of the box
Amanda Bell Business Manager & Owner, Bell Family Dentistry
Our hygiensists can let Voice do more of the work, so they focus on our patients' needs and questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voice Notes?

Voice Notes is a AI-powered voice documentation solution built directly into the Dentrix chart. It converts provider speech into structured clinical notes, SOAP notes, for claim-ready documentation in real time.


How do Dentrix customers purchase Voice Notes?

Voice Notes is offered as part of your Dentrix Connected Care Essentials plan as a post-visit, hands-free dictation solution for clinical notes. The Voice Notes Ambient suite is sold separately, offering real-time recording to capture the entire appointment.


How are Voice Notes integrated into Dentrix? How do I set it up?

Our Voice Notes solutions are designed for effortless integration and ease of use. There is no setup required, and you do not need to install any Chrome Extensions. The ambient technology is seamlessly built into the Dentrix chart, and it writes back all relevant exam terminology for claims-processing into the patient's record, automatically. To begin recording a note, simply click the microphone icon within the chart interface.


What microphone is recommended for Voice Notes?

This one. Go here to purchase it.


How does Dentrix Voice Notes improve dental documentation accuracy?

Voice Notes uses AI developed with Amazon Web Services to ensure speech is accurately transcribed and mapped into the correct clinical fields.


How does Dentrix Voice Notes create cleaner dental claims?

Both of our Voice Notes solutions use standard clinical templates for insurance requirements. This speeds up claim approvals by ensuring all necessary documentation is included. The checklist alerts you to any missing sections during and after note generation.


How does Dentrix Voice improve case acceptance?

Clear, structured documentation combined with imaging and education tools help patients better understand treatment plans, increasing case acceptance.


Does Voice Notes support SOAP notes?

Yes. The system automatically generates SOAP notes and structured templates from voice input, improving documentation accuracy and consistency.


Is Voice Notes compliant with my state's patient consent laws?

Using Voice Notes for post-exam dictation does not record patient conversations or require consent. If you record during the exam (using Voice Notes Ambient), your practice is responsible for following your state's laws. Most practices verbally request consent before recording.

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