PortmanDentex, the UK’s second-largest dental group, has entered into a two-year partnership with Heidi to introduce AI-scribing software and other clinical AI tools across its practices.

Key Details of the Partnership:

• Duration: Two-year agreement.
• Objective: To reduce administrative burdens on clinicians and enhance the quality of clinical records.
• Deployment: Heidi’s clinical scribe will be rolled out across PortmanDentex’s network in the UK and Ireland.
• Pilot Success: The initiative follows a successful pilot program that demonstrated significant improvements in record-keeping and administrative efficiency.

Benefits of AI-Scribing:

• Heidi’s AI listens to consultations and generates structured, specialty-specific notes.
• Clinicians can easily review, edit, and finalize these notes, maintaining control over clinical records.
• The technology aims to free up clinicians’ time, allowing them to focus more on patient care.

Statements from Leadership:

Cathal Hayes, Head of Clinical Transformation and Strategy at PortmanDentex, stated:

“We are committed to transforming patient care through innovation that delivers meaningful, measurable impact. Our partnership with Heidi marks a major step forward in harnessing clinical AI, supporting our clinicians by streamlining administrative tasks, improving efficiency in record keeping, and enhancing how dental care is delivered across the UK and Ireland.”

Dr. Tom Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Heidi, added:

“Our partnership with PortmanDentex shows what it looks like to put AI to work in a way that is clinically grounded and genuinely useful for clinicians day-to-day.”

Future Outlook:

The partnership is expected to accelerate the adoption of AI tools across PortmanDentex’s practices, enhancing the overall efficiency of dental care delivery in the region.