The verdict in three sentences
A dental practice lives on a full schedule and suffers from missed appointments, which waste slots that cannot be resold the same day. A website with online booking and automated SMS reminders drops the no-show rate from 25-30 % to under 10 %, recovering several slots a week. For 500,000 to 1,300,000 FCFA, your practice fills its schedule and stops losing money on absences.
Three packages for a dental practice
A dentist sells care and trust; the site must reassure and streamline booking. Here are the three tiers, as 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Package | Price (FCFA) | Key features | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner brochure + treatments | 500,000 | 5 pages, intro, treatments, reviews, contact | 8-10 days |
| + Online booking | 850,000 | + online calendar, automatic confirmation | 10-12 days |
| + SMS reminders & follow-up | 1,300,000 | + SMS reminders, cleaning/follow-up reminder, history | 12-14 days |
Monthly maintenance runs 30,000 to 75,000 FCFA (calendar, SMS, backups, patient data security).
The real cost of a no-show
A missed appointment is not neutral: it is a lost slot and sometimes an idle chair. The table quantifies the impact and the effect of reminders.
| Indicator | Without reminders | With SMS reminders |
|---|---|---|
| No-show rate | 25-30 % | < 10 % |
| Slots lost / week | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Value of a slot (estimate) | 15,000-40,000 FCFA | same, but recovered |
| Manual reminder workload | 1-2 h/week | Automated |
| Follow-up patient return | Random | Scheduled cleaning reminder |
Patient data is sensitive: the site complies with Law 2008-12 on personal data, with consent and secure storage.
Mini case study
Dr Sarr practices in Thiès with a 28 % no-show rate, about 5 lost slots a week. At an estimated average value of 25,000 FCFA per slot, that is 125,000 FCFA of weekly lost revenue. With a 1,300,000 FCFA website and SMS reminders, her no-show falls to 8 %: she recovers 3 to 4 slots a week, roughly 350,000 to 400,000 FCFA recovered per month. The website pays for itself in under four months.
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FAQ
How much does a dentist website cost in Senegal in 2026?
From 500,000 FCFA for a brochure to 1,300,000 FCFA with booking and SMS reminders. Monthly maintenance runs 30,000 to 75,000 FCFA.
Do SMS reminders really cut absences?
Yes: a reminder 24 to 48 hours before the appointment typically moves no-show from 25-30 % to under 10 %. The patient can confirm, reschedule or cancel to free the slot.
Does online booking replace my receptionist?
No, it relieves them: simple appointments are booked online 24/7, and your team focuses on reception and complex cases. You keep control of your schedule.
Is patient data protected?
Yes: secure storage, restricted access and compliance with Law 2008-12 on personal data. Consent is collected for reminders and follow-up.
How quickly is the site delivered?
Between 8 and 14 days depending on the package, with your text and photos. The simple brochure can be live in about ten days.
Let's talk about your project. We set up your website with online booking and SMS reminders to fill your schedule. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
