Dental Now connects patients searching for dental care directly to your practice. No door-to-door sales reps. No per-lead fees. No monthly subscription. Patients book with you because they found you — not because you paid for an ad.
Verified practice listing
Your practice appears in search results for your city and the procedures you offer. NPI-verified for patient trust.
Online booking requests
Patients request appointments online. You confirm, decline, or offer alternative times — all from your dashboard.
Patient reviews & ratings
Build your reputation with verified patient reviews. Your rating is displayed in search results alongside your listing.
Student hour verification
Pre-dental students log shadowing hours with your practice. You verify sessions and help them earn signed certificates — at no extra effort.
Practice analytics
See booking requests, confirmation rates, and patient trends — all in real time on your provider dashboard.
HIPAA compliant
Built for healthcare from day one. Signed BAA, encrypted data at rest and in transit, row-level security, auto sign-out.
| Dental Now | Zocdoc | NexHealth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Free | $35-50/lead | $350+/mo |
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient reviews | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student hour management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Per-lead fees | None | $35-50 each | None |
| Long-term contract | No | Annual | Monthly |
| HIPAA compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Sign up & verify
Create your account and enter your NPI number. We verify your credentials automatically — no paperwork, no waiting.
Set up your practice
Add your services, accepted insurances, office hours, and practice photos. Takes about 5 minutes.
Start receiving patients
Your practice goes live immediately. Patients in your area find you, check your availability, and book online.
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no monthly fees, no per-lead charges, and no setup costs. We believe providers should be able to reach patients without paying a middleman.
How do you make money?
We’re building the platform first. Premium features (digital health forms, insurance verification, waitlist automation) will be offered as optional paid add-ons in the future. Your listing and booking will always be free.
What’s the catch with student hours?
No catch. Pre-dental students need verified shadowing hours for their applications. You verify their sessions with one tap. They get a certificate. You get a student who’s engaged with your practice — and a free listing that attracts patients.
How is this HIPAA compliant?
We self-host on HIPAA-eligible infrastructure with a signed Business Associate Agreement. All data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+). Row-level security ensures providers only see their own data. Sessions auto-expire after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Can I control my availability?
Completely. Set your weekly schedule, block off specific dates, adjust slot durations, and toggle your availability on or off at any time.
Do I have to accept every booking request?
No. Patients send booking requests, and you choose to confirm, decline, or offer an alternative time. You’re always in control.
The information on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, medical, or legal advice. Requirements and regulations vary by state and institution — always verify directly with the relevant school, licensing board, or accrediting body. Dental Now is a platform for connecting students with dental practices and does not guarantee admissions outcomes.
