On-Hold Message Script · On-hold message set (4 messages)
Brightwater Family Dental Hold Messages
Dental office on-hold message script with four short rotating messages: a warm greeting, online booking, checkup reminders, and new patients.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Length
- 122 words · ~49 sec
- Skills
- consistency across takes, warm reassurance, clear diction
- License
- CC BY 4.0
The script
(Message 1)Thank you for calling Brightwater Family Dental. We're helping another patient right now, and we'll be with you in just a moment. Thanks for waiting.
(Message 2)Did you know you can request an appointment online, any time of day? Visit [Website] and choose a time that works for you. We'll confirm by text within one business day.
(Message 3)If it's been more than six months since your last cleaning, ask about booking one while you're on the phone. Regular checkups help us catch small problems before they become big ones.
(Message 4)New patients are always welcome at Brightwater. We see children and adults, and we're happy to help you sort out your insurance before your first visit. Thanks for holding. We'll be right with you.
Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0. Original script drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; any resemblance to existing characters is coincidental.
Practise it now
The teleprompter scrolls at the speed you set in words per minute. Tick "Record audio while reading" to capture a take; the audio stays in your browser until you download it.
Coaching notes
- Message 1 may be the first thing a nervous patient hears. Keep 'we'll be with you in just a moment' warm and unhurried, even though it's short.
- In Message 2, '[Website]' needs room. Slow down and articulate every part of it so callers can actually remember it.
- Each message has to stand alone, because callers join the loop anywhere. Start every one at the same friendly level instead of building energy across the set.
Try it three more ways
- Read the set for a pediatric dental office, a little brighter and more playful.
- Read it for a quiet, upscale cosmetic practice: lower, slower, softer.
- Record all four back to back and match your tone and volume exactly, as if they'll be spliced into one loop.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "Brightwater Family Dental Hold Messages" script?
122 spoken words, about 49 sec at a conversational 150 words per minute and 56 sec at a slower 130 wpm. Your take will vary with pauses and character choices.
Can I use this script in my voice acting demo reel?
Yes. SceneDub's original scripts are licensed CC BY 4.0. You can perform, record, edit, and publish them, including in demo reels, classes, and auditions, as long as you credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0" where you share the recording or the text.
How should I practise this script?
Read it silently once, then perform it with the direction above: friendly, gentle, reassuring, unhurried, about 140 words per minute. Record a take with the teleprompter, listen back, and try one of the alternate reads to stretch your range.