AI assistant for dentists: relieving reception during busy phone traffic
Everyone calls at once in the morning. Slimbot handles appointment requests and practical questions via WhatsApp, chat and, if desired, the phone, and places messages about pain or a broken tooth at the top of the queue for reception. The assistant does not make diagnoses.
Hello, a piece of my molar has broken off. It doesn't really hurt.
Assistant's draft
How annoying! I'll pass it on to reception as a priority, they'll call you today. If you experience pain or swelling, please call the practice immediately.
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Sound familiar?
Less back-and-forth messaging, fewer no-shows.
Without Slimbot
Message back and forth about appointments until a time suits
No-shows because nobody sends a reminder
Calendar, messages and customer data in three places
With Slimbot
Customers request an appointment via chat, WhatsApp or your site
Confirmation and reminder from your own number
Appointment, conversation and customer card in one overview
In practice
What comes in at dental practices — and what Slimbot does
"I've had terrible toothache since yesterday."
Priority at reception, with referral to the emergency service for severe complaints outside opening hours. No advice about the cause.
"When can I come in for a check-up?"
Offer available slots or prepare the request for reception.
"Is the whitening treatment suitable for me too?"
No judgement from the AI: a call-back request for a conversation with the dentist or dental hygienist.
"Where can I park at your place?"
Reply from your own practice information.
"(patient forgets the check-up)"
Reminder one day in advance, from the practice number.
WhatsApp (example)Example
CustomerHello, a piece of my tooth has broken off. It doesn't really hurt.
AssistantHow annoying! I'll pass this on to reception as a priority, they'll call you today. If you have pain or swelling, please call the practice directly.
CustomerFine, I'm available until 17:00.
AssistantNoted: available until 17:00. Reception will be in touch and will look at the first available slot.
Fictional example; names, times and amounts are for illustration.
Try it yourself
Ask a question as a customer of a dental practice
Choose a question and see how the assistant responds. These are pre-written example answers (not live AI). In your own account, the assistant bases itself on your own data, and you decide whether an answer goes automatically or for approval first.
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Choose a question on the left to start the conversation.
Fictional example. Names, times and amounts are for illustration.
What it looks like
The real Slimbot inbox
Screenshots from a demo account with example conversations. Not real customers.
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How it works
Get started in three steps
From sign-up to working channel. You keep your own number.
1
Connect number and calendar
WhatsApp via QR code and your diary; the phone optionally as well.
2
Set the emergency rules
Which words get priority, who is then alerted and which emergency service is mentioned.
3
Start with drafts
Reception approves answers first and releases routine questions later.
Features
What you get
Features that Slimbot has today. No promises we don't keep.
Check-up and dental hygienist
Prepare requests with preferred times or schedule directly in your connected calendar.
Urgent words to the top
Pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a loose crown: you choose the wording, such messages appear with priority at reception.
Practical questions
Parking, opening hours, cancelling and registering: answer from your own text.
Phone when busy
Optionally, an AI assistant answers and notes the question; the summary appears in the inbox for reception.
Reminders from your number
One day in advance, with a request to cancel in good time.
Smart advice in 3 clicks
What suits your dental practices?
Answer three short questions and see which plan and features we recommend. It's an indication: you choose yourself, and you can cancel monthly.
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Free tools
Calculate it, no sign-up required
Two calculators with your own input and visible formula, and answer templates to use immediately. No e-mail address required.
Missed-messages calculator
How many requests are left unanswered or arrive too late? Enter your own estimate. The values below are example values.
Response-time check
How many hours per week is your business unreachable for messages, and what does that mean for your response time?
Three WhatsApp replies for a dental practice, ready to copy
Confirm check-up
Goedemorgen <naam>, uw controle staat gepland op <dag> om <tijd>. Wilt u 5 minuten eerder aanwezig zijn? Kunt u niet, laat het ons uiterlijk <termijn> weten, dan kunnen we de plek aan iemand anders aanbieden. Groet, <praktijknaam>
Call-back request for a complaint
Goedemiddag <naam>, bedankt voor uw bericht. Onze balie belt u vandaag voor <tijd> terug. Verergert de pijn of zwelt uw gezicht op, bel dan direct <praktijknaam> of de tandartsenspoeddienst. Groet, <praktijknaam>
Reminder for a follow-up treatment
Hoi <naam>, het is alweer even geleden sinds uw laatste afspraak. Zullen we een nieuw moment plannen? Ik kan <dag> om <tijd> of <dag> om <tijd> aanbieden. Groet, <praktijknaam>
Adjust names, times and amounts before you send. Fill in the text in <angle brackets> yourself.
From €14.95 per month
Excl. VAT, from the live price list. Start with a free account; a subscription only begins when you accept it.
Does the assistant give advice about complaints or treatments?
No. For complaints, the assistant prioritises the conversation for reception and refers to the emergency service for severe complaints outside opening hours. The AI does not make diagnoses.
Who decides what is urgent?
You. You enter the words and situations that get priority. The assistant recognises them and passes the message on; the assessment itself remains with your team.
Does this replace our practice system?
No. Slimbot handles messages, appointment requests and reminders; your practice system remains the source for records and treatment plans.
Can reception take over everything?
Yes. Every conversation is in the team inbox and can be taken over directly by a colleague.
Is the phone assistant mandatory?
No. Phone answering is an option; you can start with just WhatsApp and website chat.
What does it cost?
You start with a free account without a credit card; the current monthly amounts are on the pricing page.
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