Vol. 01 · Issue 01 · The Chairside Journal04 · 17 · 2026 · London
● For the dentist still writing notes at 6:45pm

Two-minute notes.
Zero invention.

The Thesis

Dental Copilot turns what you tick chairside into complete, GDC-defensible clinical notes — under one hard rule: nothing you didn't record can enter the note. Notes, consent forms, referrals, prescriptions in about two minutes. Invented findings, never.

Tapping is the whole workflow — dictation is there if you want it, never required. Nothing to say out loud in front of a patient.

No credit card required · 7-day trial · Free tier available

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§ 00 · The Doctrine

The Whitelist Engine.

It's 6:45 in the evening. The last patient left an hour ago, and you're still at the desk, reconstructing the day from memory — because the notes you write tonight are the ones that must defend you in three years, when a letter arrives about a patient you can no longer picture.

Every dentist who has tried an AI scribe knows the other fear: it writes fluently, and sometimes it writes things that never happened. In a clinical record, one invented sentence is worse than an evening of typing.

So we built the engine backwards. Thirty minutes a day is 125 hours a year — three working weeks — but they are only worth reclaiming if every reclaimed note is one you'd stake your registration on.

01

You tick, chairside

Guided forms mirror how you examine — chips for findings, grades, risks discussed, decisions made. Seconds per entry, while the patient is still in the chair.

02

The whitelist is drawn

Your ticks become a contract. Only items on that list may appear in the note. Risks you didn't discuss cannot be "helpfully" added. Findings you didn't record do not exist.

03

The note writes itself — inside the fence

Full clinical prose, GDC-standard structure, your materials and your shorthand expanded professionally. Fluent where it polishes; forbidden where it would invent.

"Generic AI scribes guess.
This one is forbidden to."

Fig. 2 · Interactive Proof

Try the press yourself — tap the chips

Caries grade · UR6

Decision

Risks discussed — only ticked items may enter the note

The record · live

UR6

Caries extending into middle dentine (D2) noted distally at UR6 — restoration indicated and discussed with the patient.

Patient declined restoration at this visit.

Risks of non-treatment discussed including further caries progression and possible pulpal involvement requiring root canal treatment. Patient understood and declined at this time.

Untick a risk — the sentence leaves the record. That is the whitelist.

§ 01

By the numbers.

TIME TO NOTE

~0min

Average time to generate a full clinical note, start to finish.

LESS ADMIN

0%

Reduction in time spent on clinical documentation.

PAPERWORK OWED

0 evenings

Evenings lost catching up on paperwork after surgery.

§ 01 · Appendix

Compute your own return.

At two minutes saved per patient — our conservative figure — across 250 clinical days. Slide to your list size.

Patients per day

15

RECLAIMED DAILY

30min / day

RECLAIMED YEARLY

125hours / year

IN OTHER WORDS

3.3working weeks

Every one of those minutes was previously spent typing sentences you had already said out loud.

§ 02 · Field Compatibility

Works alongside your practice software

Dentally·SOE·R4·EXACT·Carestream

§ 03

Why the rule exists.

The General Dental Council’s own complaints service more than doubled its caseload in a single year. Your notes are the only account of the appointment that survives it.

DENTAL COMPLAINTS SERVICE

985cases in 2024

Up from 465 the year before — a 111% rise in cases resolved in twelve months.

PRIVATE DENTISTRY COMPLAINTS

133% rise

Year-on-year increase in complaints about private dental care.

REFERRED TO FITNESS TO PRACTISE

293% rise

Referrals from the complaints service to the GDC, year on year.

Source: Dental Complaints Service annual report, 2023–24

“A note written faster is only worth having if it is also a note you would stand behind.”

§ 03A · The Range

From a D2 composite to an avulsed incisor at 7pm.

Generic scribes handle the routine appointment. The days that actually need a defensible record are the ones that go wrong — and those are written into this one, section by section.

35

exam sections

Adult and paediatric, from BPE and tooth surface loss to teeth under observation.

28

treatment types

Restorations, endo, crown and bridge, dentures across every stage, perio, whitening, surgical.

Full

trauma pathway

Avulsion, luxation, intrusion and root fracture — graded, with the decisions that follow each.

10

prescribing categories

With interactions, contraindications, pregnancy notes and mg/kg paediatric dosing.

§ 04 · The Benchmark

Notes that sound like you.

Most AI tools generate robotic, templated notes. The GDC expects genuine professional judgement. Dental Copilot writes notes that read like you actually wrote them.

Specimen A · Typical AI Tool

Patient attended for examination.

Medical history: Reviewed and updated. No changes reported.

Extra-oral examination: NAD.

Intra-oral examination: Soft tissues NAD. BPE recorded. OH instruction given.

Treatment plan discussed and consented.

Verdict: Robotic. GDC red flag.

Specimen B · Dental Copilot

C/O: Patient attended for routine examination. Reports no dental concerns but mentions occasional sensitivity to cold on the upper right side, lasting a few seconds.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Reviewed and updated. Patient confirms they have recently started omeprazole 20mg daily for reflux. No known drug allergies. ASA I.

SOCIAL HISTORY: Smoking — Nil. Alcohol — Occasional.

EXTRA-ORAL EXAMINATION: No lymphadenopathy. Temporomandibular joint click noted on the right side on opening; no pain on palpation and no deviation.

INTRA-ORAL EXAMINATION: Soft tissues healthy. No ulcers, swellings or red/white patches noted.

PERIODONTAL EXAMINATION: BPE recorded — highest score 2. Mild plaque deposits noted on the buccal surfaces of the lower right first and second permanent molars (LR6, LR7).

DENTAL EXAMINATION: Upper right first permanent molar (UR6) — no cavitation clinically, marginal ridge shadow suspicious of interproximal caries on the mesial aspect. All other teeth unrestored and sound.

RADIOGRAPHS: Bitewings taken — UR6 mesial lesion confirmed, extending to the enamel-dentine junction only. No periapical pathology. Bone levels within normal limits.

DIAGNOSIS:

  • — Caries: UR6 mesial, ICDAS 3 (E2 on bitewing).
  • — Periodontal: localised gingivitis with mild plaque accumulation LR6–LR7 (2017 BSP/EFP classification).
  • — Other: right-sided TMJ click, asymptomatic.

DISCUSSION: Findings discussed with the patient in plain language. Caries and erosion risk explained in the context of the newly diagnosed reflux.

TREATMENT OPTIONS DISCUSSED:

  • — Preventive approach with fluoride varnish and 6-month review with repeat bitewings.
  • — Pre-emptive composite restoration UR6.

Patient opted for the preventive approach pending reflux management with GP.

ADVICE GIVEN: Dietary acid counselling provided. Advised not to brush immediately after reflux episodes. Interdental cleaning demonstrated for LR6–LR7. Duraphat 5000ppm prescribed for home use.

RISK ASSESSMENT: Increased caries and erosion risk secondary to gastro-oesophageal reflux. Localised plaque accumulation LR6–LR7. Asymptomatic right-sided TMJ click to be monitored.

TREATMENT PROVIDED TODAY: Fluoride varnish applied UR6 and LR6–LR7.

RECALL INTERVAL: 6 months with repeat bitewings.

Verdict: Natural. Clinically specific.

Your next note could take two minutes.

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§ 05 · The Dispatch · Voice

Speak it. We’ll write it.

Three ways to dictate — pick the one that fits your workflow. Built for UK dental terminology, Palmer notation, and clinical shorthand.

01

MODE · TRANSCRIPTION

Voice-to-Text

Dictate freely into any text field with real-time transcription. Edit as you go, then generate your note normally.

Real-time

Editors’ Pick

02

MODE · PARSING

Voice-to-Form

Speak your clinical findings naturally and watch the guided exam form fill itself — BPE, surfaces, OH status, all parsed automatically.

AI-powered parsing

03

MODE · STREAMING

Voice-to-Note

Dictate a full appointment and get a finished clinical note streamed back instantly. No form, no typing — just speak.

Instant generation

Powered by Deepgram Nova-3 · UK English · Dental terminology recognition

§ 06 · The Dossier · 12 Capabilities

Everything you need, chairside.

The all-in-one platform for UK dental professionals. From exam to referral, everything in one place.

01 / 12

VOICE

Voice Dictation

Dictate notes hands-free with real-time AI transcription. Three modes: free text, auto-fill forms, or instant clinical notes.

02 / 12

DOCUMENTATION

Clinical Note Generation

Guided exam forms for adults, paediatrics, and emergencies. AI writes the note — you stay chairside.

03 / 12

PRESCRIBING

Drug Checker & Prescriptions

Instant interaction checks plus full prescriptions with doses in all forms — tablets, liquids, injections — tailored to the patient.

04 / 12

CONSENT

Consent Form Generation

Generate procedure-specific consent forms with risks, benefits, and alternatives — ready to print.

05 / 12

REFERRAL

Referral Letters

Professional referral letters to specialists in seconds. No more blank-page syndrome.

06 / 12

COMPLIANCE

Note Audit & Compliance

Forensic dento-legal review of your notes. Get GDC/CQC compliance scores, gap analysis, and specific recommendations.

07 / 12

EDUCATION

Patient Education Letters

Generate plain-English explanations of clinical findings for patients — available in 18+ languages.

08 / 12

OUTCOMES

Treatment Outcome Tracking

Set follow-up expectations, record actual outcomes, and track your practice-wide success rates per procedure.

09 / 12

AUDIT

Batch Practice Auditing

Audit compliance across your entire practice by appointment type and date range. Identify gaps before the CQC does.

10 / 12

BUILDER

AI Chat Builder

Build your own custom guided exam templates through a simple conversation with AI. Make it yours.

11 / 12

STORAGE

Drafts & Note History

Save work-in-progress notes, revisit past documentation, and pick up right where you left off.

12 / 12

TEMPLATES

Custom Templates

Create your own guided exam templates with drag-and-drop, conditional logic, and practice-wide sharing.

§ 07 · The Method

How it works.

The Inputs · Guided Exam

  • Exam typeAdult
  • C/OSensitivity UR6
  • Medical historyNew medication ✓
  • Smoking · AlcoholNil · <14 u/wk
  • Oral hygieneFair
  • InterdentalNone currently
  • BPE (highest)2
  • CariesPresent · UR6 mesial
  • RadiographsBWs ✓ · Grade A / A
  • BW caries gradeE2 · UR6
  • ManagementOHI / diet · repeat BW
  • Recall6 months
1.8s

The Record · Generated Note

C/O: Patient reports sensitivity UR6 — short and sharp with cold, settling within seconds.

MH: Reviewed and updated — new medication recorded since last examination; no contraindications to dental treatment. NKDA.

SH: Smoking — nil. Alcohol — under 14 units per week.

PERIO: OH fair; no interdental cleaning currently. BPE highest score 2 — supragingival calculus and plaque-retentive factors noted. OHI given and interdental cleaning demonstrated.

RADIOGRAPHS: Two bitewings taken, both grade A. UR6 mesial caries noted clinically and on radiograph — graded E2, inner enamel, EDJ not crossed. Bone levels normal.

PLAN: Prevention-first management agreed — OHI and dietary advice given; repeat bitewings at next recall to monitor the lesion. Patient advised to return if symptoms progress.

RECALL: 6 months.

Fig. 1 — Twelve structured inputs become a complete clinical record.

01

Fill the guided form

Select your exam type and fill in clinical findings using our structured form — ticking boxes and dropdowns, not typing essays.

02

AI generates your note

Dental Copilot writes a natural, detailed clinical note from your inputs. Review and edit as you see fit.

03

Copy, save, or share

Copy the note to your practice software, save it as a draft, or generate consent forms and referrals from the same exam.

§ 08 · The Tariff

Simple, transparent pricing.

Start free, upgrade when you’re ready. All paid plans include a 7-day free trial.

Free

Try Dental Copilot with limited usage

£0/mo
Get Started
  • 20 AI notes per month
  • Clinical note generation
  • Drug interaction checker
  • Consent form generation
  • Community support

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Pro

For individual dentists who want unlimited access

£29.99/mo
Start 7-Day Trial
  • Unlimited AI notes
  • All Free features
  • Voice dictation (3 modes)
  • Referral letters
  • Note audit & compliance
  • Patient education letters
  • Treatment outcome tracking
  • Drafts & note history
  • Custom templates
  • Priority email support

Practice

For practices and teams needing advanced tools

£99.99/mo
Start 7-Day Trial
  • Everything in Pro
  • Multi-user access
  • Batch practice auditing
  • AI Chat Builder
  • Custom branding
  • Practice-wide templates
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Priority support

§ 09 · Due Diligence

Built for trust.

Your patients’ data security is our priority.

01

SECURITY

Automatic PII Stripping

Patient identifiable data like NHS numbers and dates of birth are automatically stripped before AI processing.

02

COMPLIANCE

GDPR Compliant

Designed for UK dental practices with full GDPR compliance and transparent data handling.

03

INFRASTRUCTURE

Secure Infrastructure

Encrypted connections, rate limiting, and role-based access control protect your practice data.

§ 10 · Correspondence

Frequently asked questions.

Q.01Is Dental Copilot a medical device?
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No. Dental Copilot is a professional documentation aid, not a medical device. All AI-generated content must be reviewed and approved by a qualified dental professional before use. It does not provide clinical advice or diagnosis.

Q.02Do you store patient data?
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No. Dental Copilot does not store patient-identifiable health data. Clinical input is processed in memory only and is not persisted after the response is generated. Our server automatically strips common PII patterns (NHS numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, etc.) from all AI output as an additional safeguard.

Q.03Can I use it on my phone?
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Yes. Dental Copilot is a responsive web app that works on any device with a modern browser — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download required.

Q.04What happens after the free trial?
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After your 7-day free trial, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid plan. You can cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid being charged. If you cancel, you'll retain access until the end of your trial period.

Q.05Can I cancel anytime?
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Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from the billing dashboard. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period. No refunds are given for partial periods.

Q.06Is it compliant with GDC record-keeping standards?
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Dental Copilot is designed with UK dental standards in mind. Our note audit feature specifically checks against GDC and CQC record-keeping requirements, helping you identify compliance gaps. However, you are ultimately responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your clinical records.

Q.07Will it work with my practice software?
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Yes. Notes copy as rich text straight into Dentally, SOE, R4, EXACT, Carestream, or any practice software with a notes field — bold headings preserved. There is no integration to install and nothing for your practice manager to configure.

Q.08What stops the AI writing something I didn't say?
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The whitelist. Risk discussions, findings, and management items only enter the note if you ticked them — the AI is explicitly forbidden from adding, expanding, or "completing" clinical content from its own knowledge. Where you leave something silent, the note stays silent.

Letters to the editor

Write to us.

A question the FAQ didn't answer, a feature you're missing, or feedback of any kind — it lands directly in the founders' inbox.

Or write directly: support@trydentalcopilot.com

§ 11 · The Colophon

Ready to reclaim your time?

The whitelist keeps your notes honest. The two minutes keeps your evenings yours.

No credit card required

P.S. — Every sentence in every note traces back to something you ticked. That is the whole idea. The trial is seven days, needs no card, and cancelling takes two clicks.