One area that is often overlooked in the digital revolution is informed consent - a process critical to patient trust, legal compliance, and ethical dental care.
Enter Clear Consent, a cutting-edge AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise the way dentists deliver, document, and defend informed consent.
The Role of AI in Modern Dentistry
AI is already delivering massive benefits across the dental field:
- Faster, more accurate diagnoses using AI imaging software
- Predictive analytics for treatment planning and patient retention
- Automated admin tasks like appointment reminders, billing, and charting
- Smart chairside tools that guide decision-making in real-time
These advancements are helping practices become more efficient and data-driven— but what about communicating with patients and ensuring their informed consent is truly valid?
That’s where Clear Consent comes in.
The Consent Gap in Dentistry: A Modern Challenge
Obtaining valid informed consent is not just a formality—it’s a legal and ethical necessity. Dentists must ensure that patients:
- Understand the nature of the proposed treatment
- Are aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Have the opportunity to ask questions
- Are fully informed before agreeing to treatment
However, in many practices, the consent process is still paper-based, rushed, inconsistent, or poorly documented—leaving dentists vulnerable to complaints, legal claims, and regulatory investigations.
Clear Consent: Using AI to Deliver Better, Safer, Smarter Consent
Clear Consent is an innovative software platform that uses AI-generated digital avatars of dentists to deliver video-based consent for all dental procedures. It ensures that every patient receives clear, accurate, and consistent information - while giving dentists a secure, auditable record of informed consent.
Key Features of Clear Consent:
Custom AI Dentist Avatars
Dentists create a digital avatar of themselves to present consent information in their own voice and likeness.
Gold-Standard and Custom Scripts
Choose from pre-written, legally compliant scripts or upload your own. Each procedure is explained clearly and professionally.
Patient-Centred Video Delivery
Patients receive consent videos via email or SMS and can watch them on their own device—whether at home, on the go, or in the waiting room.
Comprehension Checks
After watching the video, patients answer questions to confirm understanding.
Digital Signature and Record Keeping
Once completed, patients digitally sign to confirm their consent. A copy is automatically stored in the patient’s clinical file.
Benefits for Dentists and Patients:
For Dentists:
- Documented Legal Protection – Full audit trail of patient engagement and consent
- Time-Saving – Offload lengthy explanations to your AI avatar
- Compliance – Meets GDC standards and Montgomery ruling requirements
- Consistency – No more variability in how risks and procedures are explained
For Patients:
- Clarity and Convenience – Watch on their own time and replay as needed
- Inclusive Access – Multilingual options available
- Informed Decision-Making – Confidence and trust in their treatment choices
The Future of Dentistry is Digital—And It's Here Now
AI is not replacing dentists—it's empowering them. With tools like Clear Consent, dental professionals can modernise how they engage with patients, reduce legal risk, and enhance the overall patient journey.
As the dental industry continues to embrace digital transformation, practices that invest in AI-powered solutions like Clear Consent will stand out as leaders in transparency, trust, and innovation.
Ready to Future-Proof Your Consent Process?
Join the growing number of forward-thinking practices using Clear Consent to deliver a smarter, safer, and more consistent approach to informed consent.
Book your demo today and see how AI is making dentistry better for everyone.