01 / The revenue
That empty chair still cost you.
A no-show for a 45-minute dental appointment wastes the chair time, the staff cost, and the revenue. A few no-shows a week soon add up to a lot of empty chairs.
LESS WAITING. FEWER EMPTY CHAIRS.
A no-show doesn't just waste a slot.
It wastes the lead, the staff time, and the patient who needed that appointment.
Every no-show costs your clinic chair time, staff time and revenue, and it adds up fast. DrKing helps reduce no-shows with automated SMS and WhatsApp reminders that patients can reply to, confirm or reschedule from.
A little reminder. A big difference to your day.
TODAY · 10:30 AM
45-minute appointmentPatient didn't arrive−1 slotOne empty chair. Real lost time.
Your chair deserves a patient.
Autoreminders, sent for your team
3channels: SMS, WhatsApp and email
1 linktext-to-pay deposits for bigger visits
1 inboxfor replies, reschedules and enquiries
What DrKing does. Results vary by clinic. Estimate your own no-show cost
THE REAL COST OF “DID NOT ATTEND”
One missed appointment.
More than one problem.
An empty slot is never really empty. It’s filled with lost time, missed revenue, and care that could have happened.
02 / The patient
Another patient needed that slot.
While your chair sits empty, 3 patients are on your wait list wishing they could get an earlier appointment. But nobody called them.
03 / The team
Manual reminders don't scale.
Your receptionist calling each patient the day before is not a system. It's a hope. And on busy days, it doesn't happen.
THE EMPTY CHAIR CALCULATOR
Small gaps.
A very big number.
A few no-shows a week. Every week of the year. It adds up to a lot of empty chairs.
The starting values are examples only. Move the sliders to match your clinic.
Put that time back to workYour estimated revenue lost per year$78,000
6 no-shows/week × $250 × 52 weeks
Estimate in AUD from the values you enter. Revenue, before expenses.
A FULLER DIARY. A CALMER DAY.
A gentle nudge.
Right when it matters.
DrKing takes care of the follow-up, so your team can take care of the patient in front of them.
Less chasing. More caring.Remind them before life gets busy.
Automated SMS and WhatsApp reminders go out before the appointment, for example 48 hours and 2 hours before. A timely message, on a channel they use.
A cancellation? Meet your wait list.
When a patient cancels, DrKing can text patients waiting for care, depending on your calendar setup. First to respond gets the slot.
Secure the bigger appointments.
Collect deposits with a simple text-to-pay link for implants, ortho, and specialist consultations. Get commitment before the chair is reserved.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Good questions.
Straight answers.
How much do automated reminders reduce no-shows?
It varies by clinic and patient group, so we don't promise a set number. Timely reminders help patients remember, confirm or reschedule. DrKing sends them via SMS and WhatsApp at times you choose, such as 48 hours and 2 hours before.
Can DrKing fill cancellations from my wait list?
Yes, depending on your calendar or practice software setup. When a patient cancels, DrKing can text patients on your wait list about the newly available slot. First to respond gets it.
Can it collect deposits for high-value appointments?
Yes. DrKing sends text-to-pay links for deposits on implants, ortho, specialist consultations — securing the appointment before it happens.
Does it work for different appointment types?
Yes. DrKing customises reminder timing and content based on appointment type — a cleaning reminder is different from an implant deposit reminder.
What about patients who don't have SMS?
DrKing can send reminders via SMS, WhatsApp, and email. Patients receive reminders on their preferred channel.
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BETTER FOR YOUR PRACTICE. BETTER FOR YOUR PATIENTS.
Your next appointment
should be a patient.
Not an empty chair.
Let’s give your team their time back — and your patients their spot.
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