What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have Bola.AI (or a similar voice perio charting tool) connected to your practice's PMS so that periodontal measurements are recorded in the chart automatically as the dentist or hygienist calls them out — no second person required. A full-mouth chart that used to take 15–20 minutes with two people now takes under 5 minutes with one.
What you'll need
- A Bola.AI account (set up by or with approval from the office manager or dentist — this is a practice-level tool)
- Integration with your PMS: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental (Bola.AI supports all three)
- A microphone-enabled computer or tablet at the operatory
- Time needed: 30–60 minutes for initial setup; 10–15 minutes to learn the voice command format
- Cost: Contact Bola.AI for pricing (practice-level subscription; typically ~$100-200/month per practice)
How-To Guide: Hands-Free Voice Periodontal Charting
Step 1: Request the demo and setup from your dentist or office manager
Bola.AI and Denti.AI require a practice-level account — you can't sign up as an individual assistant. Bring this guide to your dentist or office manager and suggest a demo. Both tools offer free demos and easy onboarding.
- Go to bola.ai (or denti.ai) and click Request a Demo or Get Started
- Complete the contact form — they'll schedule a 20-minute setup call
- Have your PMS name and version ready (e.g., "Dentrix 21.2" or "Eaglesoft")
What you should see: A confirmation email with a scheduled call time within 1–2 business days.
Troubleshooting: If the demo team asks about PMS version, check in Dentrix under Help → About, or ask your office manager.