Never miss a dental emergency or new patient enquiry. AnswR answers every call 24/7, handles emergencies, and books appointments while your team focuses on patients.
Handles Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies need same-day triage, not voicemail. AnswR answers every call 24/7, recognises severe pain, swelling, knocked-out tooth, and bleeding as emergencies, and either books the next available emergency slot or transfers the patient to your on-call dentist. Routine bookings flow into Cliniko or your existing practice management system.
Severe toothacheKnocked-out toothBroken toothLost fillingAbscessSwellingBleeding gumsCrown issues
Built for Dental Practices
We understand dental practice workflows and patient communication needs.
Emergency Handling
Dental emergencies like severe pain, knocked-out teeth get escalated immediately.
New Patient Capture
AI captures new patient details, insurance info, and books their first appointment.
Instant Appointment Booking
AI checks availability and books appointments. Syncs with your practice management.
New Patient Forms
AI can email new patient forms and collect Medicare/insurance details.
SMS Reminders
Automatic appointment confirmations and reminders reduce no-shows.
After-Hours Coverage
Capture after-hours enquiries and dental emergencies 24/7.
$2,500+
Average new patient lifetime value
100%
Calls answered
24/7
Emergency coverage
FAQ
Common questions from dental practices
Can an AI receptionist book dental appointments?
Yes. AnswR books check-ups, cleans, fillings, emergency consultations, and follow-up appointments directly into your dental practice management system. The AI captures the reason for the visit, whether the patient is new or returning, and any insurance details you want to ask for.
Does AnswR handle dental emergencies?
Yes. AnswR recognises severe pain, swelling, knocked-out tooth, bleeding that will not stop, and other emergency symptoms, then either books the next available emergency slot or transfers the patient straight to your on-call dentist based on the rules you set.
What happens to calls outside business hours?
AnswR answers calls 24 hours a day. Outside your configured business hours, the AI follows your policy — emergency transfers to your mobile, urgent message capture with SMS to the owner, or a polite callback promise that puts the customer at the top of your morning queue. You configure this once and it runs automatically.
Can the AI collect patient details and consent for first visits?
Yes. AnswR captures the patient name, date of birth, contact details, presenting concern, and any private health insurance fund details. For new patients, it can flag that intake forms need to be completed before the appointment and send the patient a link to do so.
Will my customers know they are speaking to an AI?
Most customers do not notice. AnswR uses regionally accurate accents — Australian, New Zealand, or Irish — and natural conversational tone. You can configure the AI to disclose that it is automated if you prefer transparency; many operators choose this and find it does not affect booking rates.
Which dental practice software does AnswR integrate with?
AnswR integrates with Cliniko, Google Calendar, and HubSpot. Direct integrations with Dentally, Practice-Web, and similar dental-specific systems are on the roadmap; in the meantime, the AI books into Cliniko or your Google Calendar with full appointment context.
How much does an AI receptionist for small business cost?
AnswR plans start at $99 per month for 200 minutes of inbound calls. Pro at $199 covers 500 minutes plus 75 outbound appointment confirmations, suitable for businesses doing 3-5 jobs per day. Business at $399 covers 1,500 minutes and 200 confirmations for higher-volume operators. A 7-day free trial is available on every plan.
How long does AnswR take to set up?
Most businesses are live within 10-15 minutes. You connect a phone number, choose a voice that matches your region, plug in your CRM or calendar if you use one, and AnswR starts answering. There is no installation, no contracts, and the 7-day free trial requires no card details until you decide to continue.
Is AnswR compliant with Australian call-recording rules?
Yes. Recording is off by default and configurable per state. New South Wales and Victoria follow one-party-consent rules; Western Australia and Tasmania require all-party consent which AnswR handles via a brief recorded disclosure at the start of each call. The default posture is the most conservative one for each region.
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