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Hosted Telephony & Broadband

Southview Dental Care

Southview Dental Care is a mixed NHS and private dental care practice with 17 members of staff based in Edenbridge, Kent.

The challenge

The existing telephone system, supplied and supported by a very large telecoms company, had been in place for many years and was causing issues. Staff were finding the system confusing to operate with a huge lack of training and ongoing support. 

“The answerphone system was flawed and nobody [from our previous supplier] seemed to know how the system had been configured. Anytime there was an issue, it was a nightmare to get hold of somebody,” says Kayleigh Hanmer, Practice Manager.

Southview Dental Care were paying a premium price without getting a premium service. There was lack of clarity on the monthly invoice too.

The solution

There was a need expressed by key staff for greater flexibility to make and receive calls from anywhere within the practice. We supplied a strategic mix of cordless handsets and desk phones.

The telephone system needed to be easier to use as this had been a major issue with the previous solution, particularly for those on reception. PS Tech provided on-site training along with bespoke user guides and access to PS Tech’s help desk team for any ongoing support.

Installation was quick and easy and we are very happy with the new system!

Kayleigh Hanmer

Practice Manager

The result

Following a smooth transition of installation and number porting, staff at the practice have found the new system very easy to use. Now calls are queued and answered correctly allowing for better patient experience. Kayleigh says, “PS Tech have met all objectives. Quick service is provided when we need it which is essential to keeping the practice running efficiently. All the team are friendly, helpful and very professional.”

By switching the telephone service, broadband and line rental over to PS Tech, Southview Dental Care were also able to save a massive 51% per month against their previous supplier!

The new telephone solution provided includes voicemail to email, call recording, call forwarding, out of hours call handling, and much more, making it flexible and easy to accommodate any future practice requirements, without any unexpected upgrade or additional maintenance costs. 

Key outcomes

1

Improved call handling

Calls are now queued and routed correctly, helping reception manage busy periods and ensuring patients reach the right person more quickly.

2

A system staff can use with confidence

The new hosted telephony system is straightforward to operate, supported by on-site training, clear user guides, and access to PS Tech’s help desk when needed.

3

Greater flexibility across the practice

With a mix of cordless handsets and desk phones, staff can make and receive calls from anywhere within the practice, supporting a smoother day-to-day workflow.

4

Significant monthly cost savings

By switching telephony, broadband, and line rental to PS Tech, Southview Dental Care reduced their monthly costs by 51% while gaining a more reliable service.

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