Proof of Usefulness Report

Smile Dial

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+37
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Smile Dial (smiledial.io) is a verifiable early-stage startup providing AI receptionist services for Canadian dental practices. While the core product addresses a genuine market need (automating patient communication), the submission itself is critically flawed. The claimant asserts 'most people have used my product' and defines the audience as 'everyone,' both of which are objectively false for a niche B2B tool. The financial metric 'all time marketcap: 2500000' is non-standard and likely conflates valuation with revenue. Despite the poor submission data, the underlying technology has real-world utility and verified existence via Tracxn and a live website, saving the score from being negative.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+37
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score+37

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Powering Canada's dental practices with 24/7 AI-driven patient communication and administrative support.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline