A one-star dental review with words needs a shorter reply than a mixed review. Apologize for the experience, offer a call, and do not ask them to change the star.
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One star is the rating. Your job is the next reader, not a debate with this one. Match none of the heat. Two to four sentences is enough. A long defense under a one-star review makes the review look more serious.
Do not ask them to update the rating, and do not offer a discount for taking it down. Thank them, say the office wants to understand what went wrong, and give the office phone line. Leave the chart out of it.
If the review names a person on your team, do not scold that person in public and do not defend them with clinical detail. Say the team will hear the feedback, then move the rest offline.
Check the reply on a phone before you post it. If the first line could be pasted under every one-star review you have, rewrite that line so it answers this complaint in general terms.
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Example review
“Front desk was rude and nobody called me back. One star is generous.”
Reply
Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry you had a rude exchange and a missed call. Please phone the office and ask for the office manager so we can sort this out. [Your name], [Practice]
Example review
“Worst experience of my life. Never again.”
Reply
Thank you for writing. We are sorry this was such a poor experience. Please call the office and ask for the manager if you are willing to tell us what happened. [Your name], [Practice]
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