Getting Started
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How do I get my clinic on Dentoq?
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Getting your clinic on Dentoq is simple. Contact us at support@dentoq.io or fill out the form below. We will set up your clinic within 24 hours and give you your unique booking URL:
dentoq.io?clinic=your-clinic-name
๐ก Your 14-day free trial starts from the day your clinic goes live. No credit card required.
How long does setup take?
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Setup takes less than 10 minutes from our side. Here is what we set up for you:
- Your clinic profile and booking URL
- Your services and prices
- Your dentist profiles
- Your operating schedule
- Your booking channels
What information do I need to provide to get started?
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We need the following to set up your clinic:
- Clinic name and full address
- Contact number (mobile number for SMS)
- Email address
- Dentist names and specializations
- Services offered with prices and duration
- Operating hours and days open
What is the 14-day free trial?
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Every new clinic gets a 14-day free trial with full access to all features of your chosen plan. No credit card is required to start. At the end of the trial you can subscribe to continue, or cancel with no charge.
๐ก We will send you a reminder 3 days before your trial ends.
How do I share my booking link with patients?
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Your booking link is:
Share it anywhere:
dentoq.io?clinic=your-clinic-slugShare it anywhere:
- Post it on your Facebook Page
- Add it to your Instagram bio
- Include it in your Viber messages
- Print it on your clinic business cards
- Add it to your Google Business profile
- Embed the widget on your website
Can I add more dentists or services later?
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Yes โ contact us anytime at support@dentoq.io and we will add or update your dentists and services within 24 hours. In a future update you will be able to manage this yourself from your clinic dashboard.
โ ๏ธ The number of dentists you can add depends on your plan. Starter: 1 dentist, Growth: 3 dentists, Professional: 8 dentists.
Does Dentoq work on mobile phones?
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Yes โ Dentoq is designed mobile-first. The patient booking app works perfectly on all smartphones including iPhone and Android. It also works on tablets and desktop computers.
Booking & Appointments
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How does a patient book an appointment?
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Booking takes less than 2 minutes in 5 steps:
- Step 1 โ Patient visits your booking link
- Step 2 โ Selects a service
- Step 3 โ Chooses a dentist
- Step 4 โ Picks a date and time slot
- Step 5 โ Enters name and mobile number
How do I see my clinic's appointments?
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All appointments are saved in real-time to your Dentoq dashboard. You can view them by logging into your clinic dashboard. You can also receive SMS or email notifications for every new booking โ just let us know your preference and we will set it up.
Can patients cancel or reschedule their appointment?
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Currently patients can cancel by contacting the clinic directly using the contact details on the booking confirmation. A self-service cancellation and rescheduling feature is coming in the next update.
๐ก Include your clinic phone number and Messenger link in your profile so patients can reach you easily.
What is a booking reference number?
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Every confirmed booking gets a unique reference number like
#DQ-2026-0001. Patients can use this number to:
- Identify their booking when calling the clinic
- Request cancellations or changes
- Verify their appointment details
How do I block off time or mark a dentist as unavailable?
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Contact us at support@dentoq.io and we will block off the dates or times you need within a few hours. A self-service schedule management feature is coming soon in your clinic dashboard.
How far in advance can patients book?
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Currently patients can book up to 3 months in advance. The booking calendar shows the next 14 days as quick-select buttons. Contact us if you need to adjust the booking window for your clinic.
Booking Channels
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What booking channels does Dentoq support?
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Dentoq supports 9 booking channels:
- ๐ฌ Facebook Messenger โ native chatbot booking
- ๐ฑ Viber โ native chatbot booking
- ๐ WhatsApp โ booking via link and flows
- ๐ Google Reserve โ book from Google Maps and Search
- ๐ Website Widget โ embed on any clinic website
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Patient Web App โ full booking flow at your link
- ๐ฒ SMS โ booking confirmation and reminders
- ๐ธ Instagram โ coming soon
- โ๏ธ Telegram โ coming soon
How do I activate Messenger booking for my clinic?
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To activate Messenger booking you need to:
- Have a Facebook Page for your clinic
- Be an admin of that Facebook Page
- Share your Facebook Page URL with us
How do I get the website booking widget?
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We provide you with a simple script tag to paste into your clinic website. It looks like this:
This adds a floating "Book Now" button to your website. Contact us and we will give you your clinic's specific widget code.
<script src="dentoq.io/widget.js?clinic=your-slug"></script>This adds a floating "Book Now" button to your website. Contact us and we will give you your clinic's specific widget code.
How does Google Reserve work?
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Google Reserve adds a "Book Online" button directly to your clinic's Google Business Profile on Google Maps and Search. When patients search for dentists in your area they can book directly from Google without visiting another site.
Activation requires Google partner approval which takes 2 to 4 weeks. Contact us to start the process.
Activation requires Google partner approval which takes 2 to 4 weeks. Contact us to start the process.
Do all booking channels go into the same calendar?
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Yes โ all booking channels feed into one single dashboard. Whether a patient books via Messenger, Viber, your website, or Google โ it all appears in the same place. No double bookings, no confusion.
Payments & Billing
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How much does Dentoq cost?
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Dentoq has 4 plans โ all with fixed flat pricing and no hidden charges:
- Starter โ โฑ1,500/month ยท 1 dentist
- Growth โ โฑ2,999/month ยท 3 dentists
- Professional โ โฑ5,999/month ยท 8 dentists
- Enterprise โ Custom ยท Unlimited
๐ก Annual billing saves you 2 months โ equivalent to 17% off.
Are there any hidden charges or extra fees?
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Never. Dentoq's pricing is 100% flat and transparent:
- No SMS surcharges
- No per-booking fees
- No setup fees
- No cancellation fees
- No channel activation fees
How do I pay for my Dentoq subscription?
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Currently we accept payment via:
- GCash
- Maya
- Bank transfer
Can patients pay online when booking?
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Currently payment is collected at the clinic on the day of the appointment โ GCash, Maya, or cash. Online patient payment collection via GCash and Maya is coming soon and will be available on Growth and Professional plans.
Can I cancel my subscription?
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Yes โ you can cancel anytime with no penalty. Email us at support@dentoq.io and we will process your cancellation within 24 hours. Your clinic stays active until the end of your current billing period.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
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Yes โ email us at support@dentoq.io to change your plan. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
SMS & Reminders
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Does Dentoq send SMS reminders to patients?
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Yes โ Dentoq sends SMS reminders automatically via Semaphore using Globe and Smart networks. Patients receive:
- โ Booking confirmation SMS immediately after booking
- โฐ Reminder SMS 24 hours before the appointment
- โฐ Reminder SMS 1 hour before the appointment
What does the SMS confirmation message look like?
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The confirmation SMS looks like this:
Dentoq: Booking Confirmed! Ref: #DQ-001. General Checkup with Dr. Santos on May 28 at 11:00 AM. BrightSmile Dental, Makati. Reply CANCEL to cancel.
Why did the patient not receive an SMS?
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If a patient did not receive an SMS check these:
- Is the mobile number correct? (must be a valid PH number)
- Is the number on Globe or Smart? (Semaphore supports both)
- Check if SMS was blocked by the patient's carrier
โ ๏ธ SMS delivery depends on network availability. Dentoq uses Semaphore which has 99.9% delivery rate on PH networks.
Can I customize the SMS message?
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Custom SMS templates are available on Professional and Enterprise plans. Contact us at support@dentoq.io to request a custom template for your clinic.
Account & Plans
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How many dentists can I add per plan?
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Each plan has a dentist limit:
- Starter โ 1 dentist maximum
- Growth โ 3 dentists maximum
- Professional โ 8 dentists maximum
- Enterprise โ Unlimited dentists
Can I have multiple clinic branches?
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Multi-branch support is available on:
- Professional โ 2 branches
- Enterprise โ Unlimited branches
How do I update my clinic information?
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Email us at support@dentoq.io with the changes you need:
- Clinic name, address, or phone number
- Operating hours or days
- Add or remove services
- Add or remove dentists
- Update prices
What happens when my free trial ends?
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We will send you a reminder 3 days before your trial ends. If you choose to subscribe your clinic stays active and all your data is preserved. If you do not subscribe your clinic booking page will be paused โ no data is deleted for 30 days giving you time to reactivate.
Technical Issues
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The booking page is not loading โ what do I do?
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Try these steps:
- Clear your browser cache and reload
- Try opening in a different browser
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure the URL includes
?clinic=your-slug
No available slots are showing โ what is wrong?
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If no slots appear when patients select a date:
- Check if that day is within your operating days
- All slots may already be booked for that day
- Try selecting a different date
A booking was made but I did not receive a notification โ why?
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Clinic notification alerts are coming in the next update. Currently you can view all bookings in your Dentoq dashboard. You can also check your Supabase appointments table directly. Contact us to set up email notifications for new bookings in the meantime.
The booking confirmation shows an error โ what should I do?
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If a patient sees an error when confirming their booking please:
- Ask them to try again
- Check their mobile number format (use 09XX or +639XX)
Does Dentoq work on all browsers?
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Yes โ Dentoq works on all modern browsers:
- โ Safari (iPhone and iPad)
- โ Chrome (Android and desktop)
- โ Firefox
- โ Edge
- โ Samsung Internet
Privacy & Data
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Is Dentoq compliant with Philippine data privacy laws?
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Yes โ Dentoq is fully compliant with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). We:
- Collect only necessary patient information
- Encrypt all sensitive data
- Never sell patient data to third parties
- Provide patients with their data rights
- Retain data for 2 years then automatically redact
Where is patient data stored?
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Patient booking data is stored in Supabase โ a secure cloud database hosted in Singapore. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Singapore is the closest secure data center to the Philippines with excellent latency and data protection laws.
Can a patient request deletion of their data?
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Yes โ under RA 10173 patients have the right to request erasure of their data. They can email privacy@dentoq.io and we will process the request within 15 business days as required by law.
Does Dentoq share patient data with third parties?
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Never. Dentoq shares data only with the service providers needed to run the platform:
- Supabase โ database storage
- Semaphore โ SMS delivery only
- Render โ API hosting
Still need help?
Fill out this form and we will get back to you within 24 hours. For urgent issues email support@dentoq.io directly.
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