Routine first response
New-patient callers reach a receptionist workflow instead of voicemail when the line is forwarded.
Use Case: New Patient Booking
New-patient calls need a workflow the front desk can trust.
If a new patient reaches voicemail or a rushed answer, the office may lose the chance to book. DentSignal covers routine new-patient calls, captures scheduling intent, and hands uncertain cases back to staff.
Covers routine new-patient calls. Hands uncertain cases back to your team.
Planning inputs
What to validate in this workflow
$1,500
Avg 1st year value of new patient
$199
Current monthly clinic plan
15 days
Trial before monthly billing
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Intake Walkthrough
What the AI captures in 45 seconds
1
Greeting & Triage
Answers immediately, identifies the practice, and confirms this is a new patient not an emergency.
2
Visit Reason
Logs whether they need a general checkup, cleaning, or a specific consult like Invisalign.
3
Timing Preference
Captures preferred days (e.g., "Mondays or Tuesdays") or times (e.g., "After 4pm").
4
Action or Handoff
If it matches your open slots, it books it. If not, it safely routes the context to your team.
Workflow coverage
What DentSignal handles in this workflow
Booking support inside clinic rules
DentSignal collects preferred timing and moves approved appointment types through the workflow your clinic configures.
Insurance and visit context capture
The call can capture the visit reason, callback details, and the office information your staff wants before follow-up.
Reviewable call record
Staff can review what the caller asked for and what next step was given instead of starting from a blind callback.
Practice-specific introduction
Greeting language, clinic name, providers, and handoff rules stay aligned to the front-desk workflow your office approves.
Operational visibility
The dashboard helps the team see which new-patient calls booked, which still need follow-up, and where the workflow needs adjustment.
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