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Debbie.bot · Coming soon
More chairside focus. Fewer phone interruptions.
Welcome new and returning dental callers while your team looks after the patients already in the office.

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Checking in a patient and answering a new inquiry can collide. Keep callers from reaching only voicemail during a busy appointment block.
Someone looking for a dentist may call after your office closes. Capture their appointment request for your team to follow up.
Record an urgent appointment request and follow your office’s instructions. Debbie does not diagnose, recommend treatment, or replace emergency care.
Day, night, and weekends: a welcome for your callers.
Dental appointment requests through your approved calendar
New or returning caller and requested appointment type
Office hours, location, and your approved general appointment FAQs
Email conversation summaries for your team.
Text-back for missed calls (coming soon).
Texting features are coming soon, pending carrier registration. Calendar compatibility and transfers are confirmed during setup. Debbie takes a message or transfers the call to your team.
People bring a personal touch. Debbie brings around-the-clock phone coverage. Here’s what each needs.
| The lineup | Debbie.bot | Full-time receptionist | Part-time receptionist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages | $297/mo launch price | $17.90/hr or $37,230/yr median pay | Typically ~half the hours, still payroll taxes and training |
| Health insurance | No employee health plan | Benefits depend on the employer | Benefits depend on eligibility |
| Payroll taxes | No employee payroll for Debbie | 7.65% employer FICA | 7.65% employer FICA |
| PTO / sick days | Never calls in sick | Time off needs a coverage plan | Time off needs a coverage plan |
| Training | Business setup and updates still matter | Onboarding and ongoing training | Onboarding and ongoing training |
| Turnover | No employee replacement hiring | Replacement hiring when staff leave | Replacement hiring when staff leave |
| Breaks / lunch | No lunch break required | Someone needs to cover the desk | Someone needs to cover the desk |
| Friday pizza parties | No pizza required | A slice is always appreciated | Save them a slice, too |
| Holidays | Works holidays | Schedule holiday coverage | Schedule holiday coverage |
| After-hours / weekend coverage | 24/7/365 call answering | Extra staffing or a separate service | Outside scheduled hours needs coverage |
Wage source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 (national receptionist median, not an industry-specific quote). Employer FICA: 7.65% under federal law (Social Security up to the applicable wage base, plus Medicare). Other employment costs and benefits vary.
Debbie’s informational launch pricing: $297/mo + $297 setup fee, waived with a 14-day free trial with card on file. Cancel anytime from your account; no long-term contract. Debbie is an AI assistant, not a human employee; service interruptions and AI errors can occur.
“Hi, this is Debbie, an AI assistant for your business. This call may be recorded. How can I help?”
Debbie is an AI assistant. Calls are recorded.