# AUTOMATED APPOINTMENT REMINDERS

## Put your appointment reminders on autopilot  
Set your reminder schedule once and focus on patient care. Automated text and email sequences keep operatories full and reduce no-shows in the background.

## Confirmations write straight to the schedule  
When a patient replies to confirm or reschedule, your schedule updates in real time. Canceled slots stop receiving alerts, open gaps show up right away, and every response logs automatically.

Reduce no-shows by up to 20% with appointment reminders  
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## CUSTOMIZATION

## Tailor reminders to the specific treatment  
Tailor messages directly to the booked treatment. Automatically attach pre-op instructions, or digital forms based on CDT codes so patients arrive prepared and on time.

## The details that keep appointment reminders running  
Dental appointment reminder systems should cover the full pre-visit workflow, from intake to follow-up.  
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### Multi-channel delivery
Send SMS texts or emails based on patient preference and practice settings.

### Smart personalization
Dynamically pull in patient names, provider details, procedure info, or estimated balances depending on what the message needs.

### Pre-visit digital forms
Include links to intake paperwork and consent forms inside reminders so patients finish them before arriving.

### Pre-visit & post-op messages
Automatically send confirmation sequences before the appointment, and trigger care follow-ups after treatment is complete.

## Trusted by dental teams  
“Archy has been a game-changer for our front desk. We’re saving nearly 10 hours a week on EOBs and another 5 with text automations.”

Dr. Christine Liu  
Practice Owner in California

“With Archy, one login handles messaging, scheduling, and X-rays. Comparing EagleSoft, Weave, and other costs, the numbers added up.”

Dr. Philip Tagatac  
Practice Owner in California

“EagleSoft and Dentrix lacked cloud access. With Archy, I manage appointments and message patients on the go.”

Dr. Mary Wiechart  
Practice Owner in Ohio

## Connected to the rest of Archy

Automated appointment reminders are most useful when they're not working alone.

### Scheduling
When an appointment gets moved or booked online, your automated reminder sequence adjusts instantly to match the new visit time.

### Treatment planning
Only the active treatment plan drives your reminder sequence, so a patient never gets a reminder for treatment that's been changed or replaced.

### Patient texting
Reminders and replies flow into your two-way texting inbox, so your staff can jump into the conversation whenever a patient has a question.

### Online forms
Forms completed from a reminder link save directly to the patient profile and automatically update health histories.

### Payments
Automate cancellation policies by keeping credit cards on file, allowing you to enforce no-show fees without chasing down payments.

## Frequently asked questions

### What happens when a patient confirms by text?
The reply updates the schedule and patient profile instantly.

### Does a canceled appointment automatically pull from the waitlist?
No. When a cancellation opens a chair, staff can view your ASAP list and message targeted patients to fill the open slot.

### Can I see which patients on the schedule haven't confirmed yet?
Yes. The daily huddle view flags unconfirmed visits so your front desk can prioritize quick follow-ups.

### Can patients opt out of text reminders?
Yes. Patients can reply "STOP" at any time to opt out of SMS messages, which automatically updates their contact preferences.