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Adarsh Kant
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I Built an AI Voice Assistant for My Dad's Dental Clinic — Here's What Happened

Three months ago, my dad's dental clinic was losing 40% of potential patients. Not because of bad service — because of missed calls.

Patients would call after 6 PM, during lunch breaks, or on Sundays. The clinic's voicemail would pick up, but most people don't leave voicemails anymore. They just call the next clinic.

The Problem

My dad runs a successful dental practice in Delhi. Great reviews, loyal patients, modern equipment. But his front desk could only handle calls during business hours (9 AM - 6 PM).

The math was brutal:

  • 60% of calls came during business hours ✓
  • 40% came after hours, weekends, holidays ✗
  • Most of those 40% never called back

Each missed call = ₹3,000-₹5,000 in lost revenue (average dental appointment value).

The Solution

I built AnveVoice — an AI receptionist that actually talks to website visitors.

Not a chatbot. Not a form. A real voice conversation.

What it does:

  • Answers questions in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu (22 Indian languages)
  • Books appointments directly via Calendly integration
  • Captures lead information 24/7
  • Fills out patient intake forms automatically

The Results (30 Days In)

  • 40% more appointments booked — mostly after hours
  • 60% reduction in "how do I..." phone calls
  • Zero missed calls after 6 PM
  • Patients actually prefer it — especially younger ones

Technical Details

Built with:

  • OpenAI GPT-4 for natural conversations
  • 46 MCP tools for full platform control
  • Calendly API for appointment booking
  • WebRTC for browser-based voice

NEW: Just shipped OpenClaw skills + full API for developers.

Try It

If you're running a clinic, salon, consultancy, or any appointment-based business:

👉 anvevoice.app — Free tier available

Would love your feedback. What would you want an AI receptionist to handle?

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