Dental Call Answering, Handled by an AI Receptionist

A dental practice's front desk has an impossible job: answering the phone while checking patients in, taking payments and managing the diary — so new-patient calls ring out at the busiest times. Clara answers every call instantly, 24/7, books appointments straight into your diary, and sends the confirmations and reminders that keep chairs filled.

Why missed calls hurt dental practices more than most

A new private patient is worth thousands over their lifetime — and they choose whichever practice answers. Calls peak at lunchtime and after work, precisely when reception is busiest or closed. Clara means the 6pm "do you take new patients?" call becomes a booked new-patient exam, not a voicemail that never gets a callback.

What Clara handles for a practice

  • New patient enquiries — answered instantly, registered, and booked for an exam
  • Appointment booking, rescheduling and cancellations into your practice diary, with SMS/email confirmations and reminders to cut failed-to-attends
  • The daily questions — fees, plans you accept, opening hours, parking, denplan-style membership queries you've approved
  • Emergency routing — pain and urgent calls flagged and passed per your protocol, never diagnosed
  • Recall follow-ups — lapsed patients nudged politely back into the diary
  • Beyond the phone: free AI agents for website chat, SMS, social inbox and email

Built for a regulated environment

Clara never gives clinical advice — she shares the practice information you approve and routes anything clinical to your team by your rules. Patient data is handled under UK GDPR, and every conversation is logged.

What it costs

No quote, no sales call: set up online with a free number in minutes, £100 of free credit to start, free multi-channel agents included. Market context: AI receptionist costs in the UK.

FAQ

Can an AI receptionist book dental appointments?

Yes — Clara books, reschedules and confirms appointments in your practice diary and sends reminders that reduce failed-to-attends.

What happens with dental emergencies?

Urgent calls are flagged and routed per your practice's protocol immediately — Clara never triages clinically or gives advice.

Does it work outside practice hours?

24/7 as standard — evenings and weekends are when new-patient calls are most often missed.

How fast can a practice go live?

Minutes: online signup, free number, diary connected — £100 free credit to start.