How does a dental appointment reminder text work?

Dental appointment reminder texts are automatically sent from your practice management system (like Dentrix or Eaglesoft) at scheduled intervals - typically 72 hours and 24 hours before appointments. Patients can reply to confirm, reschedule, or cancel directly via text, reducing front desk phone calls.

Is your dental texting service HIPAA compliant?

Yes, DMText is fully HIPAA-compliant for dental practices. We provide a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), end-to-end encryption, secure data handling, and audit logs to protect patient health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

How much do dental text reminders cost?

Dental text reminder pricing typically ranges from $0.01-$0.04 per message depending on volume. Most dental practices spend $50-$200/month and see 5-10x ROI through reduced no-shows and increased case acceptance. Contact us for custom pricing based on your patient volume.

How do dental offices use SMS appointment reminders?

Dental practices use SMS for appointment confirmations, hygiene recall reminders, treatment plan follow-ups, post-procedure check-ins, insurance benefit alerts, and waitlist notifications to reduce no-shows and increase case acceptance.

Can patients confirm appointments via text message?

Yes, patients can reply to confirm or reschedule appointments directly via SMS, reducing phone calls to your front desk.

Does DMText integrate with Dentrix or Eaglesoft?

Yes, we integrate with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve, and other dental practice management systems via API or Zapier.

How much do SMS reminders reduce dental no-shows?

Dental practices using DMText typically see 60-70% reduction in no-shows, which translates to thousands of dollars in recovered production per month.

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15-20% No-Show Rate

No-shows cost dental practices $150+ per hour in lost revenue. SMS reminders reduce no-shows by 65% compared to calls alone.

Patients Ignore Recall Postcards

Mailed hygiene recall cards have 10% response rates. SMS recall reminders get 45% response within 48 hours.

Treatment Acceptance Delays

Patients leave saying 'I'll think about it' and never schedule. SMS treatment plan follow-ups increase acceptance by 35%.

Last-Minute Cancellations

Late cancellations leave gaps in schedule. SMS waitlist alerts fill same-day openings within minutes.

SMS USE CASES

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SMS MARKETING

Real-world SMS messaging applications proven to increase engagement, reduce costs, and drive revenue for dental practices businesses.

APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATIONS

Automated SMS reminders 72 hours and 24 hours before appointments with easy confirm/reschedule options.

HYGIENE RECALL REMINDERS

Text patients when they're due for 6-month cleaning with easy online scheduling link.

TREATMENT PLAN FOLLOW-UPS

Follow up via text on unscheduled treatment plans with payment options and scheduling convenience.

POST-PROCEDURE CHECK-INS

Text patients 24 hours after extractions, root canals, or implants to check recovery and provide care tips.

INSURANCE BENEFIT REMINDERS

Alert patients in November/December that they have unused insurance benefits expiring soon.

WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS

Fill last-minute cancellations by texting waitlist patients about same-day or next-day openings.

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PLATFORM FEATURES

Powerful features designed specifically for dental practices businesses to maximize SMS marketing ROI.

DENTAL SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

Sync with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, and other practice management systems for automatic patient data.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

Fully HIPAA-compliant messaging with BAA, encryption, and secure handling of protected health information.

RECALL AUTOMATION

Automatically trigger recall reminders based on last hygiene visit date from your practice management system.

MULTI-LOCATION SUPPORT

Manage messaging for multiple dental office locations from one platform with location-specific branding.

"Our no-show rate dropped from 18% to 6% with DMText appointment reminders. Hygiene recall response rate tripled compared to postcards. We recovered $23,000 in the first quarter just from better appointment attendance."

65% FEWER NO-SHOWS

Dr. Emily Chen, DDS

Practice Owner, Bright Smile Dental

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Dental text reminders are automated SMS messages sent to patients to confirm upcoming appointments, remind them about hygiene recalls, follow up on treatment plans, and send post-procedure check-ins. These text reminders help dental practices reduce no-shows by up to 65% and keep schedules full.

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