What happens if a call is urgent?
Zenicall recognizes dental emergencies (acute pain, trauma) and immediately transfers the call to your emergency number or leaves a priority message. You control the transfer level.
Does Zenicall work with my dental software?
Yes. Zenicall integrates with the main dental software in Quebec: OpenDental, ClearDent, Dentrix and Dentitek. Installation is fast, no development required, and you are guided step by step.
Can I customize what Zenicall says?
Absolutely. You define the tone, standard responses, emergencies, triage instructions. Zenicall adapts to your practice — warm tone, protocols, dentist names.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Zenicall is hosted in Canada, in certified infrastructure, compliant with Law 25 and PIPEDA. Calls and data are end-to-end encrypted and you retain full ownership.
How long does it take to set up Zenicall?
Between 24 and 48 hours. Everything is done remotely. You are guided by a dedicated advisor who configures Zenicall for your dental practice.
Can Zenicall book appointments in my calendar?
Yes, Zenicall integrates with your dental management software to check your availability in real time and book appointments directly without human intervention.
Can Zenicall handle calls in English too?
Yes, Zenicall is fully bilingual in French and English. The assistant automatically detects the patient's language and responds in the same language. Ideal for dental practices that serve English-speaking patients in Quebec.
What is the difference between Zenicall and a traditional answering machine?
An answering machine records a message and waits for you to call back. Zenicall understands the patient's request, books the appointment directly in your calendar, qualifies emergencies, and sends a summary to your team. It is an active assistant, not a simple answering machine.
Will my patients know they are talking to an AI?
Zenicall has a natural and fluent voice, but we always recommend transparency. Zenicall can introduce itself as 'the AI receptionist of [practice name]'. Law 25 encourages transparency about the use of AI in communications.
How does Zenicall handle dental emergencies after hours?
Zenicall identifies emergency keywords (acute pain, trauma, abscess, fracture) and activates the emergency protocol you have defined: transfer to your on-call number, SMS alert to your on-call dentist, or priority voicemail. You retain full control of the protocol.
Can I listen to call recordings?
Yes. Every call is recorded, transcribed, and available in your Zenicall dashboard. You can replay any call, review the transcript, and see the actions taken. Recordings are stored securely in Canada.
Does Zenicall work if my calendar is full?
Yes. Zenicall informs the patient that the calendar is full and offers to join a waiting list, to be called back in case of cancellation, or to book the next available slot on a future date. You decide the preferred behavior.
How much does it cost? Is there a long-term contract?
Zenicall is available starting at $200 CAD/month with plans adapted to the size of your practice. There is no mandatory annual contract — you can start with a one-month trial. One-time setup fees may apply depending on your configuration.
Can Zenicall send appointment reminders?
Yes, Zenicall integrates with your dental software to send automatic reminders by SMS or voice call 48 hours and 24 hours before each appointment. This reduces no-shows by 30 to 40%, representing significant savings for your practice.
What happens if Zenicall does not understand a patient?
If Zenicall is not confident it understood the request after two attempts, it transfers the call to your receptionist or takes the patient's number for a callback. No patient is left without a response. The confidence threshold is configurable according to your preferences.
Does Zenicall work outside my office hours?
Yes. Zenicall is available 24/7. Outside office hours, it handles calls according to a scenario you configure: dental emergency message, redirection to your emergency line, or message taking for a callback the next day.
How does Zenicall fit with my current team?
Zenicall complements your team — it does not replace it. It handles repetitive calls (appointments, information, simple emergencies) so your staff can focus on patients present in the waiting room.
Can Zenicall handle a practice with multiple dentists?
Yes. You can configure separate calendars per dentist, with availability, specialties (e.g. orthodontics, implantology), and personalized emergency protocols for each practitioner.