How Openchair Works
Openchair is a HIPAA-compliant platform that uses AI to triage dental emergencies and connect patients with licensed dentists — evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Describe your symptoms
Start a free triage conversation — no account needed. The AI asks you the same questions a dental triage nurse would: where the pain is, what it feels like, when it started, what makes it worse, and whether you have any swelling, fever, or recent trauma.
AI screens for emergencies first
Before anything else, the triage checks for signs that require an ER: airway compromise, rapidly spreading facial swelling (Ludwig's angina), uncontrolled bleeding, or jaw trauma. If present, you're directed to emergency services immediately.
Urgency is scored
Symptoms are categorized as: Emergency (act now), Urgent (within 24 hours), Semi-urgent (within 72 hours), or Routine (schedule when convenient). The triage does not diagnose conditions — it assesses severity to guide your next step.
Matched with a dentist
If you need care tonight, Openchair matches you with a verified, licensed dentist available in your area. You see their credentials, specialty, and available appointment slots before booking.
Dentist receives a clinical handoff
Before the appointment, your dentist receives a structured summary: chief complaint, symptom timeline, reported pain score, relevant medical history, and any photos you submitted. They arrive prepared.
Free to start. No account required. Available 24/7.
Get Started →Openchair's AI triage is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest ER.