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Lightning brings all your patient communication into one inbox. Send emails through Gmail, text via SMS, and message through the app. Every conversation is automatically saved to the patient record.

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Create message templates with dynamic fields that auto-fill with patient data. Appointment reminders, recall notices, and post-visit instructions go out in seconds, not minutes.

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  • Pre-built templates for reminders, recalls, and follow-ups
  • Send personalised messages in one click
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Send appointment reminders, recall notices, or practice updates to groups of patients at once. Filter by appointment date, treatment status, or any patient attribute, then send with one click.

  • Filter patients by appointment date, status, or treatment type
  • Personalised templates so every message feels individual
  • Real-time delivery tracking for every recipient
Gmail Integration

Your Practice Email, Built In

Send and receive emails from your practice Gmail account without leaving Lightning. Conversations attach to patient records automatically, so you never lose track of what was discussed.

  • Full Gmail send and receive without switching apps
  • Emails auto-link to patient records by address matching
  • Attachment support for treatment plans, receipts, and forms
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From: admin@lightningortho.com.au Gmail
To: sophie.chen@email.com
Subject: Your Treatment Plan Update

Hi Sophie,

Following your visit today, I wanted to share your updated treatment timeline. Your Invisalign treatment is progressing well and we expect to move to the next set of aligners at your next appointment.

I have attached your updated treatment plan for reference. Please continue wearing your current aligners for the recommended 22 hours per day.

Best regards,
Lightning Orthodontics

Treatment_Plan_Sophie_Chen.pdf142 KB
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Message HistorySophie Chen
Email sentToday, 2:30 PM

Treatment Plan Update

SMS receivedToday, 3:15 PM

Thanks for the update!

Email receivedYesterday, 10:32 AM

Re: Aligner care instructions

Email sent15 Mar, 9:00 AM

Aligner care instructions

SMS sent12 Mar, 8:00 AM

Appointment reminder

Email sent1 Mar, 10:00 AM

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Full History

Every Message, Always Available

Every email, SMS, and message sent or received is stored on the patient record. Open any patient and see the complete conversation history at a glance, across every channel, in chronological order.

  • Complete timeline of all patient communications
  • Filter by channel type, date, or direction
  • Nothing gets lost, every interaction is captured automatically
At a Glance
Unified inbox for email, SMS, and in-app messages
Gmail integration for sending and receiving from your practice email
SMS messaging via integrated texting
Smart templates for common communications
Full message history attached to patient records
Bulk messaging for appointment reminders and recalls
Outlook integration coming soon

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