Last-Minute Gets Taken via TurnUp
What happens when a patient claims the slot?
When a patient claims a Last-Minute slot via TurnUp, several automated actions take place to keep Dentally in sync.
✅ What exactly happens?
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The placeholder appointment (TurnUp Patient) is automatically cancelled

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A new reservation is created with:
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The correct patient
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The correct practitioner
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The exact duration and treatment
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The clinic receives an email with:
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Patient name
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Time slot
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Practitioner details
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🔁 Waitlist Update in Dentally
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The patient is removed from the waitlist
(technically archived, since Dentally doesn't support hard delete) -
If the patient had a previously linked reservation:
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That reservation is cancelled, as it's now rescheduled
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✉️ Email Notification
The clinic is automatically notified via email with full details of the claimed Last-Minute slot.
