VoiceboxMD dental dictation software
Medical grade speech-to-text at fingertips, accurate and secure
faster, more accurate documentation, so you can see more patients, finish on time, and stop charting after hours.
Dental Teams Lose 12+ Hours a Week Typing Notes. VoiceboxMD Gives That Time Back.
The average dentist spends 30–40% of their workday on documentation instead of patient care. VoiceboxMD is cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant dental dictation software that cuts charting time by up to 50%, works with every major dental EHR, and starts at just $49/month. No contracts. No IT headaches.
The Real Cost of Typing Your Dental Notes
Here's the math your practice manager won't tell you. The average dentist sees 20–30 patients per day. If you spend just 3 extra minutes typing per encounter, that's 60–90 minutes of unpaid labor. Every. Single. Day. Over 250 clinical days, that's 250–375 hours per year spent on a keyboard instead of in a patient's mouth.
At a loaded hourly rate of $200–$350/hour for a dentist, that's $50,000–$131,000 per year in lost production. Not to mention the burnout, the late nights finishing charts, and the Sunday evenings you spend catching up instead of being present with your family.
VoiceboxMD eliminates this problem. You speak. It types. In real-time. Directly into your dental EHR. With 99% accuracy on dental terminology, periodontal probing depths, restoration codes, CDT classifications, prescription names, and clinical findings your generic voice tool butchers every time.
What Makes VoiceboxMD the #1 Dental Dictation Software in 2025–2026
99% Dental-Grade Accuracy
VoiceboxMD is trained on 100,000+ medical and dental terms. Periodontal charting, CDT codes, drug names, anatomical terms, it gets them right the first time. No corrections. No backtracking. No wasted time cleaning up transcription errors that consumer-grade tools like Siri or Google voice can't handle.
Real-Time Dictation Into Any Dental EHR
Place your cursor in any text field inside Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve Dental, or any other system. Press your hotkey. Start talking. Your words appear instantly, formatted, capitalized, and punctuated. No copy-paste. No plugins. No IT department required.
AI Medical Scribe for Dental
On the Power and Premium plans, VoiceboxMD doesn't just transcribe, it thinks. The AI scribe listens to your patient encounter and automatically generates structured clinical notes: periodontal assessments, treatment plans, SOAP entries, and post-op summaries. You review. You sign. Done.
Mobile-to-Desktop Sync
Dictate a quick note on your iPhone between operatories. By the time you sit down at your workstation, the note is transcribed, formatted, and waiting. Your custom vocabulary, macros, and templates follow you across every device, Windows, Mac, and iOS.
HIPAA-Compliant Security
AES-256 encryption at rest. TLS 1.3 encryption in transit. Audio files automatically deleted after processing. Business Associate Agreement (BAA) included with every plan at no extra cost. This isn't consumer tech pretending to be healthcare software. This is built for dental from the ground up.
Custom Voice Commands & Macros
Say 'insert perio template' and your full periodontal charting template appears. Say 'crown prep note' and your custom crown preparation narrative populates. Build unlimited voice macros for the phrases, templates, and workflows you use 50 times a day, and never type them again.
VoiceboxMD is EHR-agnostic. It works at the operating system level, not as a plugin or extension. That means it dictates into any text field on any software, no compatibility issues, no IT approvals, no waiting.
Works With Every Dental EHR & Practice Management System
Dentrix
The most widely used dental practice management platform. VoiceboxMD dictates directly into Dentrix clinical notes, treatment plans, patient communications, and billing narratives. Works with all Dentrix versions including Dentrix Ascend. No plugins or marketplace installation required, you dictate, Dentrix captures it.
Eaglesoft
Patterson Dental's flagship platform for imaging, clinical charting, and practice management. VoiceboxMD integrates seamlessly, dictate into clinical notes, procedure narratives, and patient records. The AI scribe assistant formats documentation to match Eaglesoft's charting workflow.
Open Dental
The open-source leader in dental practice management. VoiceboxMD leverages Open Dental's flexibility by dictating into any field, progress notes, treatment plans, referral letters, and more. Open Dental's API-friendly architecture means VoiceboxMD and Open Dental work together without friction.
Curve Dental
Cloud-native dental software with intuitive charting. VoiceboxMD pairs perfectly with Curve's browser-based interface, dictate directly into Curve's clinical documentation fields from any device. Real-time speech-to-text appears exactly where your cursor is positioned.
DentiMax
Known for integrated imaging and clinical charting. VoiceboxMD works alongside DentiMax to eliminate keyboard dependency, dictate periodontal findings, radiographic interpretations, and treatment narratives directly into DentiMax patient records.
Practice-Web
Affordable, customizable dental practice management. VoiceboxMD adds professional-grade voice recognition to Practice-Web at a fraction of what legacy dictation software costs. Dictate clinical notes, insurance narratives, and patient communications without leaving Practice-Web.
Here's Everything You Get Starting at $49/Month
Essential Plan — $49/month: Real-time dental dictation with 99% accuracy, 100,000+ term medical vocabulary, custom voice commands and macros, clinical templates, live chat and email support, single device license, HIPAA-compliant with BAA included.
Power Plan — $79/month: Everything in Essential, PLUS AI Medical Scribe that auto-generates structured dental notes (SOAP, perio assessments, treatment plans), pre-recorded audio upload for delayed dictation, use on up to 3 devices with full sync, and priority 4-hour support response.
Premium Plan — $139/month: Everything in Power, PLUS doctor-patient interaction comprehension (ambient listening AI), AI-assisted summarization and clinical insights, automated superbill creation, enhanced analytics dashboard, and free continuous feature upgrades for life.
Every plan includes: 7-day free trial (14 days on annual billing). No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Annual billing saves up to 8%.
VoiceboxMD is rated 4.9 out of 5 by physicians and dentists across the United States. Here's what real clinicians say:
Trusted by 300+ Clinicians With a 4.9/5 Rating
Voicebox MD has been a fantastic tool to improve my workflow. I’m seeing more patients than before, my charts are always completed by the end of clinic, and I get to spend time with my family in the evenings.
– Dr. Travis Brown, Physician
VoiceboxMD has become an essential tool for my practice. Helping us work smarter not just harder. My whole office loves it.
– Dr. Rafath Humera, Physician
How VoiceboxMD Works for Dental Practices — 4 Steps, Under 5 Minutes
Step 1: Download
Download VoiceboxMD for Windows, Mac, or iOS. Installation takes under 2 minutes. No IT department needed. No server configuration. No APIs to connect.
Step 2: Open Your EHR
Open Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve, or any dental software. Place your cursor in the documentation field, progress notes, treatment plans, referrals, anything.
Step 3: Dictate
Press your hotkey or click the microphone. Speak naturally. VoiceboxMD transcribes in real-time with 99% accuracy directly into the text field. Dental terminology, drug names, CDT codes, all handled.
Step 4: Review & Sign
Glance at the transcription. Make any quick edits. Sign your note. Average time from dictation to signed chart: 60–90 seconds per encounter. That's it.
VoiceboxMD vs. Dragon Medical One for Dental Practices
If you’re comparing dental dictation software, Dragon Medical One is probably on your list. Here’s the honest comparison:
Accuracy: Both achieve 99% accuracy for medical and dental terminology. VoiceboxMD uses a self-learning AI engine that adapts to your voice, accent, and specialty vocabulary over time.
Price: VoiceboxMD starts at $49/month ($588/year). Dragon Medical One runs $99–$200+/month ($1,188–$2,400+/year). HIPAA compliance with BAA is included free with VoiceboxMD, Dragon charges $1,499–$1,599/year separately.
Setup: VoiceboxMD installs in under 2 minutes and works immediately. Dragon often requires IT department involvement, server configuration, and weeks of deployment.
Mobile: VoiceboxMD includes full iOS mobile dictation with desktop sync on all plans. Dragon’s mobile capabilities are limited and cost extra.
AI Scribe: VoiceboxMD Power and Premium plans include AI Medical Scribe that auto-generates structured dental notes. Dragon does not include scribe functionality.
VoiceboxMD Is EHR Agnostic, It Replaces the Need for Typing in Every Clinical Setting
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Dictation Software
Q: What is dental dictation software and how does it work?
A: Dental dictation software uses AI-powered speech recognition to convert a dentist’s spoken words into text in real-time. VoiceboxMD works at the operating system level, you place your cursor in any text field inside your dental EHR (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve, DentiMax, or any other system), press a hotkey, and start speaking. Your words appear instantly, formatted and punctuated, with 99% accuracy on dental terminology including CDT codes, drug names, periodontal findings, and clinical procedures. There is no typing, no plugins, and no IT integration required.
Q: How does AI dental dictation compare to traditional transcription services?
A: Traditional dental transcription services require you to record audio, send it to a third party, and wait hours or days for typed notes. You pay per line or per minute, costs add up fast, and turnaround delays mean charts stay open. VoiceboxMD AI dental dictation is instant, your notes appear in real-time as you speak. The AI understands dental clinical terminology, automatically structures notes using templates aligned with dental documentation standards, and adapts to your voice and vocabulary over time. The result is faster turnaround, fewer errors, and complete charts before your next patient walks in.
Q: Is VoiceboxMD dental dictation software HIPAA-compliant?
A: Yes. VoiceboxMD is built for healthcare from the ground up. All voice data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Audio files are automatically deleted after processing, they are never stored on our servers. We provide Business Associate Agreements (BAA) to every subscriber at no additional cost. This is not consumer-grade voice software retrofitted for healthcare. VoiceboxMD meets the strict data security, privacy, and compliance requirements that HIPAA demands for protecting patient health information.
Q: Do I need a special microphone for dental dictation?
A: No. VoiceboxMD works with your computer’s built-in microphone, wireless earbuds, or any USB headset with 95%+ accuracy right out of the box. That said, if you work in a noisy clinical environment, operatories with suction, handpieces, or adjacent conversations, a dedicated USB headset or professional handheld microphone will improve accuracy even further. VoiceboxMD publishes a recommended microphones page with models tested and approved by their clinical team.
Q: How much time can a dentist save with VoiceboxMD?
A: Most dentists save 2+ hours per day. If you see 20–30 patients daily and spend 3–5 minutes typing per encounter, VoiceboxMD cuts that documentation time by 50–70%. That translates to 250–375 hours per year, or 30+ full clinical days recovered. At a dentist’s loaded hourly rate ($200–$350/hour), that’s $50,000–$131,000 in recovered production annually. For a $49/month investment. The ROI isn’t close.
Q: Can VoiceboxMD integrate with my dental EHR system?
A: Yes, and it’s easier than you think. VoiceboxMD is EHR-agnostic. It works with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve Dental, DentiMax, Practice-Web, Dentrix Ascend, and every other dental practice management system. The software uses intelligent cursor positioning to transcribe directly into any active text field on your screen. There is no API integration, no IT approval process, and no marketplace installation. If you can type in it, VoiceboxMD can dictate into it.
Q: What is an AI medical scribe and how does it work for dentistry?
A: An AI medical scribe goes beyond dictation. While dictation converts your spoken words to text in real-time (like a digital transcriptionist), an AI scribe listens to your entire patient encounter, the conversation, clinical findings, treatment discussion, and automatically generates structured clinical documentation. For dental practices, VoiceboxMD’s AI scribe creates SOAP notes, periodontal assessments, treatment summaries, and post-operative instructions without manual editing. It’s available on the Power ($79/month) and Premium ($139/month) plans.
Q: What are the best dental dictation software options in 2025–2026?
A: The leading dental dictation solutions in 2025–2026 include VoiceboxMD, Dragon Medical One, Tali AI, Denota AI, and Bridge-IT Transcribe. Each offers AI voice recognition, EHR compatibility, and mobile options. VoiceboxMD stands out for offering the best combination of dental-grade accuracy (99%), HIPAA compliance with BAA included at no extra cost, full mobile-to-desktop sync, AI scribe capabilities, and affordable pricing starting at $49/month with no contracts. It’s available on macOS, Windows, and iOS, supporting real-time dictation, ambient AI scribe, and delayed audio upload workflows.
Q: How does VoiceboxMD compare to Dragon Medical One for dental practices?
A: Both achieve 99% accuracy for dental and medical terminology. The key differences: VoiceboxMD starts at $49/month ($588/year) vs. Dragon at $99–$200+/month ($1,188–$2,400+/year). VoiceboxMD includes HIPAA compliance with BAA at no extra cost, Dragon charges $1,499–$1,599/year separately. VoiceboxMD installs in 2 minutes with no IT involvement. Dragon often requires weeks of deployment and IT configuration. VoiceboxMD includes mobile dictation with desktop sync and AI scribe features. Dragon does not include scribe functionality and has limited mobile capabilities.
Q: Can I cancel my VoiceboxMD subscription anytime?
A: Yes. There are no contracts and no cancellation fees. Monthly subscribers cancel before their next billing cycle. Annual subscribers can cancel within 30 days for a prorated refund, or let the subscription expire at the end of the term. All software updates, including new dental vocabulary, feature improvements, and security patches, are included at no extra cost for the duration of your subscription.
Q: Can I use VoiceboxMD for more than just dental charting?
A: VoiceboxMD works in any text field on your computer, not just your dental EHR. Use it to dictate referral letters, patient emails, insurance pre-authorization narratives, disability forms, treatment plan summaries, or any document that normally requires typing. If you’re spending time at a keyboard, VoiceboxMD can replace that typing with your voice.
Stop Typing. Start Dictating. See More Patients.
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