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Toothy AI

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 15 employees · Hiring · 18 known investors

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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 JMT AI, Inc. · 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.

JCJohnny Chen
Johnny ChenCo-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.
MKMatt Kerrigan
Matt KerriganCo-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.
TK
Tejas KonduruCROTejas Konduru is founder of Toothy AI, which builds AI agents for dental practices to automate insurance verification, billing, and claims processing.

Investors · 18

Maiora Rebel Ventureslisted by Maiora Rebel Ventures
Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Rebel Fundlisted by Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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Aliaksandr Hudzilinreported

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Batch Venturesreported

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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Decacorn CapitalreportedSingapore · $300K – $600K

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Karman VenturesreportedAustin · $100K – $500K

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New Orderreported

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OUTBOUND CAPITALreportedSaratoga Springs

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Pelion Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $1M – $20M

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

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Related companies · 9

PearlPearl develops FDA-cleared AI software that reads dental x-rays in real time, helping dentists detect cavities and other pathologies and show patients the evidence behind a diagnosis. Founded in 2019 by Ophir Tanz as a spinout of his computer-vision company GumGum, the Los Angeles-based company holds more than two dozen FDA clearances, and its Second Opinion and Practice Intelligence platforms are used by dental practices in over 120 countries. Pearl raised a $58 million Series B led by Left Lane Capital in July 2024, the largest funding round in dental AI at the time.
DodoDodo operates a multi-agent AI system that handles phone and text communications for clinics, managing tasks like appointment scheduling, prescription refills, patient intake, and follow-up care while integrating with existing clinic software.
DentiDenti.AI develops artificial intelligence technology for teeth pathology detection and clinical applications in dentistry. The company serves dental practices, dental school operators (DSOs), and dental professionals seeking diagnostic and workflow solutions powered by deep learning.
AriniArini is an AI-powered front desk system for dental groups, DSOs, and private practices that handles patient calls and text messages 24/7, offering scheduling, call routing, and custom workflow management. The platform integrates with existing practice management software and phone systems to book appointments and reduce missed calls.
IdentalsoftiDentalSoft is a cloud-based dental practice management software that consolidates billing, patient communication, business communication, and workflow analytics into one system. It serves dental practices of all sizes, including solo offices, multi-location groups, and community healthcare and FQHC clinics in the United States.
onederfulOnederful provides an API that gives dental practice software platforms real-time access to patient insurance eligibility and benefits information, enabling coverage verification, treatment plan estimates, and reduced claim rejections. Now part of Vyne Dental, the product connects dental offices to payers and pairs with Vyne Trellis, a dental revenue cycle management and billing platform.
AlaraAlara operates a marketplace that consolidates product inventory and pricing from multiple suppliers, allowing dental practices to compare costs and purchase from various vendors through a unified ordering interface.
Dento AIDentoAI 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.
OpkitOpkit offers AI-powered telephone agents that handle administrative tasks like patient intake, benefits verification, and scheduling for medical practices and telehealth providers. The service is built to HIPAA and SOC 2 specifications.

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In the news

🦷 Toothy.ai: Automating insurance verification & claims for dental clinicsycombinator.com · Feb 2025

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 Eight Capital, Maiora Rebel Ventures, Pioneer, Rebel Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Aliaksandr Hudzilin and 10 more.
Where is Toothy AI headquartered?
Toothy AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.