Toothy AI
YC W25San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 15 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Toothy AI develops AI agents for dental practices that automate insurance-related tasks including policy verification, billing, and claims processing. The software handles administrative workflows that typically consume significant staff hours at dental clinics.
Also known as Toothy
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechArtificial IntelligenceHealth TechHealthcareDentalConversational AIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)
Toothy AI was founded in 2024 by Johnny Chen, Matt Kerrigan, and Tejas Konduru.
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Johnny CheninCo-Founder & CEOChen previously worked as a software engineer at Ford Motor's R&D lab and has background in full stack engineering and operations management. He is now developing AI automation tools for dental clinic back-office operations.
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Matt KerriganinCo-FounderMatt Kerrigan previously worked in a machine learning role at a startup acquired by Nordstrom and founded Salezilla, an LLM-based cold email campaign tool. He now leads Toothy AI, which focuses on automating back office operations for dental clinics.
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Tejas KonduruinFounderTejas Konduru is founder of Toothy AI, which builds AI agents for dental practices to automate insurance verification, billing, and claims processing.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 4
by search overlapHellopearl7 shared keywordsPearl develops AI diagnostic support software for dental providers that analyzes x-rays and imaging to improve diagnosis accuracy, patient communication, and clinic operations. The platform serves dental practices globally and extends beyond diagnostic imaging to support clinic management and outcomes.
Denti5 shared keywordsDenti.AI develops AI-powered software for dental clinicians, including a scribe that records clinician-patient conversations to provide real-time transcription and generate clinical notes, plus tools for radiographic detection and voice-enabled periodontal charting. Its products are FDA-cleared and licensed by Health Canada.
Identalsoft3 shared keywordsA cloud-based patient communication platform for dental practices that enables two-way messaging, phone calls, automated appointment reminders, patient self-check-in, and billing integration to manage all patient interactions before and after dental visits.
Dento AI3 shared keywordsDentoAI provides AI-powered documentation and workflow automation for dental practices, using passive voice recording during patient consultations to generate clinical notes and reduce administrative burden. The platform helps dental professionals focus on patient care while automating documentation tasks like chart notes and referral letters.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Toothy AI do?
- Toothy AI develops AI agents for dental practices that automate insurance-related tasks including policy verification, billing, and claims processing. The software handles administrative workflows that typically consume significant staff hours at dental clinics.
- Who founded Toothy AI?
- Toothy AI was founded by Johnny Chen, Matt Kerrigan, Tejas Konduru in 2024.
- Who are Toothy AI's investors?
- Toothy AI's investors include Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Zeno Ventures.
- Where is Toothy AI headquartered?
- Toothy AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


