A dental practice needed reliable patient communication outside normal business hours. Phone calls and webchat inquiries required timely responses to avoid missed opportunities. Handling scheduling questions and follow-ups also created pressure on the front desk. The practice wanted to improve responsiveness without adding staff. The practice deployed an AI receptionist for both phone and webchat coverage. The AI handled patient inquiries, scheduled appointments, and managed follow-ups. This implementation extended communication capabilities beyond office hours. It allowed the team to route routine requests through automation while maintaining consistent patient support. The practice achieved 24/7 coverage for patient phone and webchat communication. Appointment scheduling and follow-ups were automated through the AI receptionist. This reduced reliance on additional staffing to maintain around-the-clock availability. The front desk workload was reduced by shifting routine interactions to automated handling.