Automatically check in after every job or appointment to catch issues early and build long-term loyalty.
What happens in the 30 days after a dental appointment decides whether a patient stays, accepts the treatment plan they were handed, and tells their friends. Most practices do nothing — the patient leaves with a treatment plan in a folder and a vague "we'll see you in six months," and 40% of presented treatment never gets scheduled. A post-service follow-up sequence fixes this with timed, appointment-type-specific outreach: a same-day "how are you feeling" text after a procedure, a 3-day comfort check after a crown or extraction, a 1-week nudge to schedule any unscheduled treatment from the plan, and a hygiene-recall pre-book. It catches post-op problems before they become emergencies or bad reviews, and it converts presented-but-unscheduled treatment — the single biggest pool of "free" production sitting in every practice.
A GP practice in Charlotte added a 7-day "you have $1,800 of recommended treatment we haven't scheduled — want to get the crown on the books before your benefits reset?" text and converted 28% of previously stalled treatment plans. A pediatric office in Phoenix sends a same-day post-procedure comfort text to parents; it caught several kids with post-op issues early and cut emergency call-ins. An oral surgery practice in Boston runs a 3-day post-extraction check that flags dry-socket symptoms — fewer 2am emergency pages and noticeably better reviews.
When a job or appointment is marked complete in your CRM, trigger the follow-up sequence. Tag the contact with the service type for personalized messaging.
Send a brief SMS: 'Hi [Name], [Tech/Provider] here from [Business]. Just checking — everything good with your [service] today? Let us know if anything comes up.' This catches immediate issues.
If the customer responded positively (or didn't flag issues), send a thank-you with a review request. If they flagged a problem, route to your service recovery workflow instead.
Send a value-add message: next appointment reminder, maintenance tip, or seasonal service suggestion. 'Your [service] was 2 weeks ago — here's a quick tip to keep things running smoothly: [tip]. Ready to schedule your next [service]?'
Positive replies move to your review/referral pipeline. Negative replies trigger immediate manager notification. No response contacts enter a quarterly reactivation list.
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Hi [First Name], it's Bright Smile Dental — hope you're doing ok after today's [procedure]. Some [tenderness/numbness] is normal for [timeframe], and you can [post-op instruction]. If you have [warning signs: swelling, bleeding that won't stop, severe pain], call us right away at 555-0100, day or night.
Hi [First Name], following up from your visit — Dr. Patel recommended [treatment] and we haven't gotten it on your calendar yet. Two reasons not to wait: [clinical reason], and your insurance benefits reset [date]. Reply BOOK or pick a time: [link]. Questions about cost? We can break it down.
Hi [First Name], you're due for your next cleaning around [month]. Patients who pre-book are far more likely to keep up with their 6-month visits — and catch small issues before they're big ones. Want us to reserve a spot now? Reply with a preferred week and we'll lock it in.
Hi [First Name], this is [Business Name]. Just wanted to make sure everything went well with your [service type] today. If anything comes up or you have questions, just reply here — we're happy to help!
Hi [First Name]! Glad everything went well with your [service type]. If you have 30 seconds, a quick Google review helps other [city] [customers/patients] find us: [Review Link] Thank you!
Hi [First Name], it's been a couple weeks since your [service type]. Quick maintenance tip: [relevant tip]. Ready to schedule your next [appointment/service]? Reply here or book online: [Booking Link]
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Don't use for one-time transactional services where follow-up feels out of place (e.g., tow truck, emergency locksmith). Also avoid if you don't have a plan to handle negative responses — an automated follow-up that surfaces complaints you ignore is worse than no follow-up at all.
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