Hey everyone!
Quick question - how many calls does your dental practice miss per week?
Most practice owners have no clue, but the industry average is scary: 35% of all incoming calls go unanswered.
Why this happens:
Staff tied up with patients
After-hours calls
Multiple lines ringing
Human bathroom breaks (yes, really)
The brutal math: Missing 30 calls/month = losing $50,000+ annually in potential revenue. Ouch.
What some smart practice owners are doing:
Using AI receptionists to catch the overflow while their human staff focuses on in-person patients.
What it handles:
✅ Books appointments instantly
✅ Reschedules conflicts smoothly
✅ Processes cancellations automatically
✅ Routes urgent calls appropriately
Results I'm seeing: 10-15% boost in new patient bookings just from being available when people actually call.
Real talk question for the group:
What's your biggest phone management headache? Are you tracking missed calls? What solutions have you tried?
Drop your experiences below - always learning from this community! 🙌
P.S. - If anyone wants to see how to build something like this yourself, happy to share some resources. Just comment below!