> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.referralcatch.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to ReferralCatch

> Learn how ReferralCatch helps dental practices send, track, and close patient referrals seamlessly.

## What is ReferralCatch?

ReferralCatch is a dental referral management platform that connects general dentists and specialists — making the referral process faster, trackable, and completely paperless.

No more lost fax referrals. No more phone tag. Every referral has a clear status, a timestamp, and a full audit trail.

## Who is this for?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="General Dentists" icon="tooth" href="/for-general-dentists/overview">
    Send referrals to specialists, track their status in real time, and get notified when a patient is seen and ready to return.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Specialists" icon="user-doctor" href="/for-specialists/overview">
    Receive referrals digitally, accept or decline with one click, update patient status, and refer patients back when treatment is complete.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="General dentist sends a referral">
    Fill out a digital referral form with patient details and the reason for referral. The specialist is notified instantly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Specialist receives and accepts">
    The specialist reviews the referral, accepts it, and schedules the patient.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Status updates flow back">
    As the specialist works with the patient, status updates are sent back to the referring dentist automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Patient is referred back">
    Once the specialist's work is complete, they refer the patient back to the general dentist for continued care.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Ready to get started?

<Card title="How to Join Beta" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/how-to-join-beta">
  Request access, create your account, and get started with ReferralCatch.
</Card>