Rounding up the top practice management software available for dental offices.
Running a successful dental practice presents new challenges on a daily basis. In today’s digital world, practice management software (PMS) has become essential to successfully manage and grow your practice. Accessing this tool will streamline your processes, making your practice more efficient, saving you both time and money.
If you don’t know what’s out there, or what would best fit your specific needs, we have assembled the latest in software trends that will help you deliver quality care and stay compliant with all the regulatory requirements associated with healthcare information. No matter what size your practice is, if you’re just starting up, or looking to upgrade, there is something for you.
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Ace Dental
Has been creating PMS for more than 26 years, offering both local server and cloud-based database; reportedly the only software using a hybrid cloud
Provides all the protection of an encrypted cloud database with faster running software because the program is installed on a local computer
Said to be the only software that offers E-recalls on autopilot, alerting patients with emails and text messages and allowing them the ease and convenience of scheduling appointments online
Available on-premise or cloud-based, provides quick access to the entire patient record. With more than 100 possible combinations for viewing information, offers extreme flexibility to access relevant details
A color-coded dashboard is featured, displaying appointments and messaging for easy viewing
Alerts, clinical notes, prescriptions, exams, digital images and more can be viewed on one screen
Offers hosted versions of all its on-premise software. Switching to the cloud, users are always on the latest versions of their preferred software; updates are managed and automatically installed
Data is backed up every four hours and a Tier 4 data center ensures those files are secure
Cloud users enjoy the benefit of 24/7, 365 days a year monitoring and a dedicated cloud support team
Software that provides charting, scheduling, billing, patient communication, practice analytics and much more
Designed to reduce training time, improve staff efficiency, and help your practice adhere to all necessary standards, certifications and guidelines
Able to customize to fit your needs, there’s no worry about switching between programs or who to call for support. Ensuring compliance, ClearDent is an ISO-certified program
Online platform designed to make it easy for dental professionals to manage the patient referral process- automatically, in the cloud
Streamlines the communication necessary to send and receive patient referrals by creating a shared patient chart and chat log that updates in real time
The system is said to be 100 percent secure, HIPAA compliant and requires no special equipment
Said to be intuitive and flexible while also mirroring a practice’s workflow from registering the patient to financials
Includes easy-to-use but comprehensive features such as e-RX, electronic patient registration and live patient insurance updates, to name a few
No worries about upgrades or servers. Data is said to be secure and always up to date. A dedicated in-house support team with dental professionals at the helm is also offered
Featuring Smart Image, your clinical and financial processes can now connect, providing one efficient workflow
When you acquire diagnostic images, Smart Image automatically associates them with the correct CDT codes for accurate billing and displays them in the patient chart, saving you both time and money
The patient’s 2D and 3D images can now also be accessed without leaving Dentrix
A multi-specialty, all-in-one practice management, imaging and charting software for dentists who use Apple products. Built-in encryption avoids PC ransomware and malware that can infect Windows
New and updated services including Jive phone service, Text2Pay, Rx Discount Coupon and TSYS-powered credit card payment processing
Integral insurance features empowered by Change Healthcare clearinghouse for eclaims
Since 1980, it has been providing PMS solutions, and from the beginning of 2018, has been offering its software with data conversion at no cost
Maxident provides many options such as integrated phone systems, an HR management module, integrated point-of-sale, recall and reminder system with emails and SMS, branded patient portals, branded patient mobile apps (both iOS and Android), and digital X-ray and digital charting
A call tracking and coaching program that analyzes every new patient phone call, identifies those who end the call without booking and provides rapid training to win them back-all within one hour
It leverages artificial intelligence, call coaches and quick training videos to provide fast, actionable insights designed to generate immediate results
Provides detailed information to optimize marketing, operations, staff behavior and the patient experience
Streamline efficiency and simplify daily processes with the full backing of Patterson’s service and support
From patient scheduling and insurance claim tracking to paperless charting and digital image manipulation, Eaglesoft’s intuitive and user-friendly software is the solution for the entire practice
Latest updates include end-of-period processing, silent install and updates and simple safety data sheet management
Said to be the only proven software built from the ground up for multi-location groups in the cloud. Provides the tools needed to standardize, centralize and grow
Reported to help a variety of dental organizations from multi-location groups to mobile clinics
Providers and patients can move easily between locations, while management can pull comprehensive reports for the whole enterprise
Suzy Systems, Inc., a privately owned company, has been providing PMS since 1977
This current version is said to provide advanced technology through an intuitive and user-friendly interface and comprehensive functionality for paperless practice management
Its features are highly customizable and can be seamlessly integrated with all leading digital imaging systems
This patient-centered software includes, but isn’t limited to, practice management, patient communication and billing. tab32 connects actions to analytics through business intelligence reporting
It provides a cloud-based solution for mobile, independent practices and DSOs, eliminating IT costs
Highly customizable and scalable for an enterprise using secured Type II SCO2, NIST 80053 and HIPAA-compliant Google infrastructure
Takes advantage of the latest in software development and design tools to provide you with an intuitive, robust, easy-to-use dental program
Committed to continual development of electronic health records and features realistic tooth charts, restorative and periodontal exams and progress notes
XLDent is suitable for any dental specialty, is multi-location capable and has cloud-based options