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Payment systems for dentistry

Automate payment for root canal treatment or crown installation right in the office. The patient receives a payment link via messenger, freeing reception from queues and improving visit comfort.

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Starta.one is the AI CRM for service businesses. Everything for running a Dental Practice in one system — from patient booking to recall reminders — while AI handles the routine. Over 1,000 businesses already run on Starta.

Numbers for business: Dentistry

−15
hours of admin work
66
Visits per week
€9,900
Weekly revenue

When a patient finishes a complex endodontic procedure or professional hygiene, the admin instantly sends the invoice to their smartphone. This is especially handy for multi-step treatments like implants or phased restorations, where splitting payments according to the treatment plan is important. Instead of cash at the desk, the client calmly pays at home or via Apple Pay. This approach minimizes receivables and automatically updates the payment status in the patient’s card while the doctor prepares the office for the next appointment.

Sound familiar?

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Patients drop out of treatment plans

Dental treatment often requires multiple visits. Without reminders, patients postpone the next appointment, their condition worsens — and they switch providers.

Front desk is overwhelmed with calls

Scheduling, rescheduling, confirmations, inquiries — the receptionist spends all day on the phone instead of greeting patients and coordinating the practice.

How payment automation solves the problem of unfinished treatment plans

One of the biggest problems dental clinics face is patients often stopping a long multi-stage treatment plan after the acute pain disappears. For example, after the first stage of endodontics, a patient might skip the final canal filling, leading to future tooth loss and financial losses for the clinic due to downtime. Implementing an online payment system allows a prepayment model for the entire treatment course or its critical stages. This disciplines the patient and ensures that the specialist’s valuable time and the orthopantomogram room won’t sit idle due to last-minute cancellations without notice.

When payment for caries treatment or crown installation is integrated directly into the booking process, the admin no longer needs to manually reconcile bank statements with paper logs. Every hryvnia paid via Apple Pay or terminal is automatically linked to the specific appointment in the schedule. This is crucial for clinics where doctors work on commission since the financial module transparently shows the real profitability of each procedure — from a simple dental X-ray to complex implantations using expensive components.

Additionally, payment automation dramatically improves recall rates for hygiene every 6 months. Sending a personalized payment link along with the visit reminder boosts repeat visit conversion. A patient who has already paid part of the service cost is much more likely to come to the clinic on time. This approach turns one-time visits into a steady revenue stream, allowing the owner to accurately forecast chair utilization and optimize the purchase of consumables for restorations and other procedures.

Why dental practice owners pick Payment Systems

Three day-to-day moments where the difference is obvious.

1

How it works today

Dental treatment often requires multiple visits. Without reminders, patients postpone the next appointment, their condition worsens — and they switch providers.

2

What Starta changes

Secure the patient’s intent to install braces or aligners through a mandatory online deposit, guaranteeing booking of costly equipment and doctor’s time.

3

The bottom line

Payment Systems takes over the part of running a dental practice that quietly eats 1-2 hours a day — no spreadsheets, no chasing replies, no fatigue mistakes.

What you get

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Prepayment for expensive orthodontics

Secure the patient’s intent to install braces or aligners through a mandatory online deposit, guaranteeing booking of costly equipment and doctor’s time.

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Payment for hygiene recall every 6 months

Automate payments for regular hygienist check-ups so the patient can instantly pay for the visit after receiving an automatic reminder.

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Splitting payments for complex multi-stage treatment plans

Accept partial payments for lengthy root canal treatments or implant installations with automatic recording of each contribution in the patient’s medical record.

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Fast anesthesia and payment via Apple Pay

Allow the patient to pay for caries treatment or tooth extraction directly in the office via QR code, avoiding queues at the reception desk.

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Automatic fiscalization of fillings and consumables

Every transaction for restoration or dental X-rays automatically generates an electronic receipt sent instantly to tax authorities and the client.

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AI asks for prepayment for treatment stages from new patients

A patient with an open treatment plan (already 3–4 visits) books the next stage without prepayment. A new patient on a single consult or expensive procedure (implant, orthodontics) automatically sees a $12.50–$25 prepayment request. AI weighs procedure cost and 'new vs. in-plan' status—protecting your dentist's time on costly first visits.

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AI catches payment vs. bank deposit mismatches

Patient paid $125 for a crown via Apple Pay in Starta.one—order closed. Provider didn't transfer to your clinic's account. AI compares daily against bank statement and alerts within 24 hours. For dental with high tickets, quarterly reconciliation uncovers tens of thousands in gaps.

How it works

1

Booking a visit with a deposit

The patient selects a service, for example professional hygiene, via the online booking form and makes a prepayment to confirm the appointment time.

2

Performing procedures and recording

The doctor examines, performs treatment, and enters data about used materials directly into the patient’s digital treatment plan.

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Instant settlement and closing the receipt

After the procedure, the patient pays the remaining amount by card, and the transaction is automatically linked to their medical record.

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Free AI audit for dentistry

AI will analyze your business in 5 minutes and show how prepayment at booking can reduce cancellations and increase revenue.

Pricing

Starta Lite

Free

Access to StartaAI

  • StartaAI - built-in chat assistant, helps use CRM and simplify business management.
  • Access only for the business owner
  • Personal booking website
  • Unlimited bookings
  • SMS notifications to clients
  • Calendar and bookings
  • Vacation and schedule management
  • Push notifications in the Starta.one app
  • Integration with your website
  • Placement on various platforms to promote services
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Frequently asked questions

Is Starta a good fit for a dental practice?

Yes. Starta adapts to the specifics of your industry — from services and pricing to payroll and analytics. The AI takes dental practice workflows into account and helps you get the most out of payment systems.

How much does it cost to set up payment systems in Starta.one?

Integration with payment providers (Stripe, LiqPay, Fondy, WayForPay) is included in the Starta.one Pro plan — no extra fee from us for the integration itself. Transaction commission is set by your payment provider (usually 1.5-2.5% of the amount).

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8.99€6.29€ /month75.52€ per 12 Months
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Which payment systems and software cash registers are supported?

Payment providers: Stripe, LiqPay, Fondy, WayForPay, PayPal, Mono Acquiring (via Mono API). Apple Pay and Google Pay — through any of the providers above. Software cash registers for auto-fiscalization: Checkbox, Vchasno Register, Cashalot, Vault (for the Ukrainian market). Integrations are expanding — see your settings for the current list.

Are online payments secure? Where are card details stored?

Starta.one never stores customer card data — all processing happens directly with the payment provider, which holds PCI DSS Level 1 certification (the highest level). Data travels only through encrypted connection (TLS 1.3). As business owner, you see only the masked card number (4242****4242) and transaction status — full data you don't see, and neither do we.

How does AI help with payments?

AI does two things admins usually don't have time for: 1) **Smart deposit requests** — for each new booking, AI evaluates customer profile (history, slot time, service price) and asks for deposit only where no-show risk is real. Regular customers don't get scared off, risky ones get protected; 2) **Bank reconciliation** — AI compares Starta.one transactions with your bank statement daily (via Open Banking) and alerts if a customer's payment 'hung up' at the provider and didn't reach your account. Without this, such gaps only show up on quarterly reconciliation — months too late to dispute.

How does the system handle payment if the treatment plan changes during the chair-side appointment?

If additional restoration or filling is needed during root canal treatment, the admin can instantly adjust the invoice. The patient simply pays the difference via smartphone or terminal, and a new fiscal receipt is automatically generated reflecting all changes.

Can the payment be split if part is covered by insurance and part by the patient?

Yes, the feature allows combining different payment methods for one visit. You can record a cashless transfer from the insurance company for tooth extraction and simultaneously accept a card payment from the patient for extra anesthesia or X-ray.

How does AI help with payments in a dental clinic?

AI does two things for your clinic: 1) **Selective prepayment** — AI requests $12.50–$25 prepayment from new patients on single consults or expensive procedures (implants, orthodontics), while skipping patients with open treatment plans; 2) **Daily bank reconciliation** — AI compares all transactions against your bank statement daily and alerts if payment stalled. For dental with high tickets, quarterly reconciliation uncovers tens of thousands in gaps.

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