Sydney Dental Clinic Never Misses a Patient Call Again
Smile Studio Dental · Sydney, NSW
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The Challenge
Smile Studio Dental is a busy three-chair practice in Sydney's inner west. With one receptionist managing check-ins, payments, and phone calls simultaneously, calls would often go to voicemail during peak periods — especially during the lunch hour when the receptionist took a break.
A typical practice principal notices a pattern: new-patient enquiries peak between 12 PM and 2 PM (people calling during their own lunch breaks), exactly when the receptionist is least available. After-hours calls from patients with dental emergencies or weekend enquiries go entirely unanswered.
Hiring a second receptionist meant a full-time AU salary plus on-costs that would dwarf the monthly cost of an AI option. An external answering service felt impersonal and couldn't handle dental-specific questions about services, insurance, or emergency triage.
The Solution
Smile Studio configured Vervox with a warm, friendly female voice and a greeting that matched their brand: "Thanks for calling Smile Studio Dental, how can I help you today?"
The AI was customised with dental-specific intake: patient name, whether they are a new or existing patient, reason for calling (check-up, pain, cosmetic, emergency), preferred appointment time, and insurance details. Custom instructions told the AI to direct true emergencies to the nearest emergency dental service.
During business hours, the AI handles overflow calls when the receptionist is busy. After hours and on weekends, it captures every enquiry and sends the details to the principal's phone so urgent cases can be prioritised.
The Results
The results were immediate and significant:
- Call capture rate increased from 62% to 95%.
- 28 additional new patients per month from calls that previously went to voicemail.
- The receptionist saved 15 hours per week previously spent on phone tag and voicemail callbacks.
- 40% of new patient enquiries now come from after-hours and weekend calls.
On a typical $99/month Starter plan, the additional new-patient flow comfortably covers the subscription many times over — every retained new patient is multiples of the monthly bundle in lifetime value.
“What a clinic principal might say: 'Our front desk was constantly overwhelmed — phones ringing while patients were checking in. The AI handles overflow and after-hours calls; patients often don't realise they're speaking to AI.'”
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