Keep patients coming back

    SMS Reminder System
    for Dental Practices

    Automated dental reminders. Patients book their check-ups and hygiene appointments on time. Reduce no-shows. Keep chairs full.

    No credit card required. Set up in under 5 minutes.

    40%
    Fewer no-shows
    98%
    SMS delivery rate
    £100+
    Saved per missed appt
    4.9/5
    Practice rating

    Patients forget. Chairs sit empty.

    50% of UK adults skip regular dental check-ups. They don't mean to - they just forget to book until something hurts.

    Empty chair time

    No-shows and late cancellations mean lost revenue and wasted time. Every empty slot costs you.

    5-10%
    Average no-show rate

    Prevention becomes emergency

    Patients who skip check-ups return with pain, needing expensive treatment that could have been prevented.

    £50-150
    Lost per missed private appt

    Recall letters ignored

    Posted recall letters get lost, ignored, or forgotten. By the time patients notice, they've drifted elsewhere.

    50%
    Skip regular check-ups

    Patients don't plan to forget

    When they last visited
    "Was it 6 months or a year ago?"
    When hygiene is due
    "I should book a clean soon..."
    Treatment follow-ups
    "Was I meant to come back?"
    Family appointments
    "The kids need booking too..."
    6-12 mo
    Recommended check-up interval

    A simple reminder. A full appointment book.

    Patients want to look after their teeth. They just need a nudge at the right time.

    Reach them before they forget

    Check-up reminders
    Automatic SMS 6-12 months after last visit. Patients book before they forget.
    Hygiene appointment alerts
    Separate 3-6 month cycles for scale and polish. Regular revenue, healthier patients.
    Treatment follow-ups
    After fillings, crowns, or extractions. Check healing and catch complications early.
    Family reminders
    Send reminders for children to parents. One message, whole family booked.
    SMS Preview

    Hi Sarah, it's been 6 months since your last dental check-up at Smile Dental.

    Regular check-ups help catch problems early. Book your appointment to keep your smile healthy.

    Book online: smiledental.co.uk/book

    Smile Dental, Manchester

    Delivered 9:30 AM
    98% open rate

    Reminders for every appointment type

    Different appointments, different timing. One system to manage them all.

    Check-up Reminders

    6-12 months after last visit. Catch problems early, maintain oral health.

    • Based on last visit date
    • Personalised messaging
    • Direct booking link
    • NHS and private patients

    Hygiene Appointments

    3-6 months for scale and polish. Prevent gum disease, maintain healthy gums.

    • Separate from check-ups
    • Hygienist availability
    • Regular revenue stream
    • Gum health messaging

    Treatment Follow-ups

    After fillings, crowns, root canals. Check healing and patient comfort.

    • Treatment-specific timing
    • Catch complications early
    • Shows patient care
    • Builds trust and loyalty

    Set up once. Chairs stay full.

    Import your patient database. Set reminder schedules. Remindlo handles the rest.

    1

    Import patients

    Upload patient data with contact details and last appointment dates. CSV import or manual entry.

    2

    Set schedules

    Configure reminder timing: 6 months for check-ups, 3 months for hygiene. Create message templates.

    3

    Reminders send

    Automatic SMS at the right time. No manual work. Track delivery and bookings.

    4

    Patients book

    Patients click to book online or call. Chairs stay full. Prevention beats emergency.

    Why SMS beats recall letters

    Posted letters get lost. Emails go to spam. SMS gets read in minutes.

    Metric
    SMS (Remindlo)
    Post/Email
    Phone Call
    Open rate98%20-30%30% answer
    Response timeWithin 3 minutesDays to weeksInterrupts day
    Staff time requiredZero (automated)Printing, posting5-10 mins per call
    Scales to 1000+ patients
    Personal touchGeneric letter

    Built for UK dental practices

    Features designed around how dental practices actually work.

    Appointment tracking

    Track last visit dates per patient. Automatic reminders when check-ups or hygiene are due.

    Patient database

    Store patient details, treatment history, and family links. Full view of each patient.

    Personalised messages

    Include patient name, last visit, and specific treatment. Messages feel caring, not automated.

    Bulk campaigns

    Send to all patients who are overdue. Seasonal campaigns for check-ups or whitening offers.

    Delivery tracking

    See which messages delivered. Track who books and who needs a follow-up call.

    GDPR compliant

    UK data storage. Easy opt-out for patients. Consent records maintained for compliance.

    Works with Google Calendar

    Already use Google Calendar for bookings? Connect it to Remindlo and every appointment with a phone number triggers an SMS reminder automatically. No extra steps.

    See how Google Calendar integration works →

    Pricing that pays for itself

    One filled appointment covers months of Remindlo.

    Simple, Transparent Pricing

    Start free, upgrade anytime. No contracts. No setup fees.

    Perfect to Start

    Free Plan

    £0
    forever
    • 10 SMS/month
    • Test the system
    • Email support
    • No credit card required
    Most Popular

    Starter Plan

    £19
    per month
    • 75 SMS/month
    • Unlimited emails
    • Contact import
    • Email support
    Bigger Volume

    Standard Plan

    £49
    per month
    • 250 SMS/month
    • Unlimited emails
    • Contact import
    • Priority support
    Start for free

    No credit card required • Annual plans available with savings

    ROI Example

    Fill 3 appointments per month that would have been no-shows:

    £150-450/month

    Revenue from filled appointments

    Trusted by UK dental practices

    "Our hygiene appointments are now fully booked. Patients appreciate the reminders and we've seen a 30% increase in regular check-ups."

    SM
    Dr. Sarah Mitchell
    Smile Dental, Manchester

    "No-shows dropped from 10% to under 3%. The SMS reminders work better than recall letters ever did. Simple to set up too."

    JT
    Dr. James Thompson
    Park Lane Dental, Leeds

    "We catch problems earlier now because patients come in regularly. Better for their health, better for our practice. Everyone wins."

    EK
    Dr. Emma King
    Family Dental Care, Bristol

    Frequently asked questions

    Keep chairs full. Keep patients healthy.

    Automated reminders bring patients back for regular check-ups. Prevention beats emergency. Everyone wins.

    No credit card required. Set up in under 5 minutes. GDPR compliant.