Bonus Episode: The Real Numbers Behind Dental AI Implementation
October 3, 2025
What if you could leverage AI to streamline patient communication while maintaining security and personal touch?
In this bonus episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep sits down with Josh Peach from Thread Automations to explore implementing AI chatbots and voice systems in dental practices. Learn how to safely test AI solutions, protect patient data, and scale automated communication without compromising quality of care. Whether you're AI-curious or ready to transform your practice operations, this conversation delivers practical insights on piloting new technology, measuring ROI, and building patient trust. Plus, catch Josh's founder insights on accountability, persistence, and leveraging tools like ChatGPT in business growth.
AI-powered chatbots and voice assistants are revolutionising dental practice operations, offering a balanced approach to automation while maintaining patient care and security.
In this bonus episode of The TechDental, host Dr Randeep interviews Josh Peach, founder of Thread Automations, exploring how dental practices can effectively implement AI communication tools while addressing security concerns and practical implementation strategies.
What You'll Learn:
- How to ensure patient data security and confidentiality when implementing AI communication tools
- The "Start Small" approach to testing AI solutions in dental practices without overcommitting
- Why piloting chatbots can lead to 40% more leads and 50% more out-of-hours bookings
- How to balance automated responses with human interaction for optimal patient experience
- The step-by-step process for validating AI responses with dental professionals
- How to measure AI implementation success through reduced administrative burden and increased appointment bookings
- The framework for transitioning from basic website chatbots to more complex AI solutions
- Why accountability and persistence are crucial for entrepreneurial success in dental tech
- How to leverage ChatGPT and modern AI tools to enhance dental practice operations
- The importance of thorough testing and iteration in implementing AI solutions for dental practices
About the Guest
Josh Peach is the founder of Thread Automations, a pioneering technology company specialising in AI-powered chatbots and voice automation solutions for dental practices. Fresh out of university, Josh has developed innovative systems that help dental practices streamline their patient communication, appointment booking, and FAQ management. His expertise lies in creating secure, practice-specific AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining patient confidentiality. In this bonus episode, Josh shares valuable insights on implementing AI automation in dental practices, addressing safety concerns, and offering practical strategies for practices looking to test AI solutions without overcommitting. His work helps dental practices capture more leads, reduce administrative burden, and provide 24/7 patient support through intelligent automation.
In this bonus episode of The TechDental, host Dr Randeep interviews Josh Peach, founder of Thread Automations, exploring how dental practices can effectively implement AI communication tools while addressing security concerns and practical implementation strategies.
What You'll Learn:
- How to ensure patient data security and confidentiality when implementing AI communication tools
- The "Start Small" approach to testing AI solutions in dental practices without overcommitting
- Why piloting chatbots can lead to 40% more leads and 50% more out-of-hours bookings
- How to balance automated responses with human interaction for optimal patient experience
- The step-by-step process for validating AI responses with dental professionals
- How to measure AI implementation success through reduced administrative burden and increased appointment bookings
- The framework for transitioning from basic website chatbots to more complex AI solutions
- Why accountability and persistence are crucial for entrepreneurial success in dental tech
- How to leverage ChatGPT and modern AI tools to enhance dental practice operations
- The importance of thorough testing and iteration in implementing AI solutions for dental practices
About the Guest
Josh Peach is the founder of Thread Automations, a pioneering technology company specialising in AI-powered chatbots and voice automation solutions for dental practices. Fresh out of university, Josh has developed innovative systems that help dental practices streamline their patient communication, appointment booking, and FAQ management. His expertise lies in creating secure, practice-specific AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining patient confidentiality. In this bonus episode, Josh shares valuable insights on implementing AI automation in dental practices, addressing safety concerns, and offering practical strategies for practices looking to test AI solutions without overcommitting. His work helps dental practices capture more leads, reduce administrative burden, and provide 24/7 patient support through intelligent automation.