The top cloud-based dental software companies.
As with any decision that needs to be made in this modern age, dentists have innumerable options regarding how they should manage their practice’s data and daily operations. A well-designed dental website will collect sensitive information from patients, including contact details, private documents, health histories, and treatment plans, so it’s pertinent that you select a management software that does these things well.
We are seeing many medical care providers move to cloud-based companies, and we really like this trend. It means that you can access your software anywhere you can access the internet. Having these tools available to you and your receptionists at all times ensures that your website is always up to date and patient information is secure.
Many dental management software will also come with other useful services such as a patient scheduler, billing software, and a way to store patient records such as x-rays, imaging, and treatment notes. We’ve also seen some come with a patient portal, which is great for doctors looking for a way to communicate with their patients.
Let’s go through 10 of our favorite cloud-based dental practice management software and the reasons why they made a list.
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1. Dentrix Ascend
- A newer cloud-based version of the traditional and trusted Dentrix. They offer a wide range of tools and an intuitive interface. You’ll be able to manage admin duties, patient information, insurance claims, and more.
- Reporting tools are available so that you can easily have a bird’s eye view of your practice, e.g., how many new patients you’ve onboarded in the last six months or how many cleanings have been performed.
- Why we like it: Robust range of essential tools, and they offer prices dependent on the number of locations, so it’s great for a growing office.
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2. Denticon
- Its parent company Planet DDS made Inc. 5000’s list of “America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies.”
- Their goal is to increase efficiency in your operations and offer your patients a more streamlined online experience from bookings to billings.
- Why we like it: It has specialized and high-end features like insurance verification and sophisticated image and x-ray solutions.
3. DentiMax
- Simple and straightforward management software that balances powerful tools for your practice’s clinical and administrative sides.
- Why we like it: They are one of the only companies offering fully integrated imaging software and management software.
4. Tab32
- This is a self-proclaimed “patient-first” management system focused on improving your patients’ experience, from patient communication to claims and billing. E-forms, automated payments, and messaging are just some of the features on offer.
- They also have one of the largest customer bases with over 9 million patient records and are a trusted entity within the market.
- Why we like it: Comprehensive tools and live support. You’ll also get radiology tools and a dedicated coach to provide training.
5. Maxident
- Decades of experience back this trusted dental software company. They have extensive tools, the highlights of which are robust electronic records, clinical charting, and treatment planning.
- Why we like it: It’s compatible with all operating systems and has a streamlined messaging system that allows for efficient communication between your employees.
6. Curve Dental
- A solid all-in-one solution that includes all the essential features like scheduling, invoicing, insurance management, and patient engagement.
- It’s beautifully designed and has a user-friendly interface that doesn’t require much of a learning curve.
- Why we like it: Simple integration, web-based or cloud-based options.
7. Mogo Cloud
- Mogo offers one of the best high-performance imaging suites available. They handle insurance claims and can collect a patient’s medical history online before their in-office visit.
- You’ll also get essential tools like e-forms and automated reminders.
- Why we like it: Transparent pricing packages without hidden or add-on fees.
8. Dovetail
- Truly cloud-based and optimized for usage on tablets and mobile devices makes this a flexible dental management software that can be easily accessed from anywhere.
- Great tools for scheduling and automating tasks and reminders. They also have strong reporting tools that can provide insights into your practice.
- Why we like it: Polished and intuitive interface, free trial available.
9. NexHealth
- An end-to-end patient experience platform that can be easily managed. Real-time scheduling that can be integrated into your website, emails, as well as automated text message reminders.
- Why we like it: Simple solution to communicate easily with patients. Focus on patient retention.
10. Ace Dental
- Think of Ace as a veteran in the dental management software field. They have essential tools and powerful treatment planning tools like 3D graphing.
- They offer charting, sophisticated monograms, e-signatures for documents, and an employee time clock.
- Why we like it: Scheduling tools allow for pre-blocking a wide range of pricing tiers based on the size of your practice.
Conclusion
These ten companies are excellent dental management software solutions within a market of hundreds. Other things to consider beyond the tools and services offered are pricing and scalability. You’ll want to choose an option appropriate to your practice’s size, but that can also grow if you expand.
Think about the largest “pain points” for your practice currently and consider which company offers the most streamlined solution, from patient communication and retention, treatment planning, and dental imaging all the way to billing and insurance claims.
Oftentimes a dental office’s biggest complaints from patients are simply the administrative processes. Alongside the exceptional dental care you provide, we think investing in management software is an additional measure you can take to elevate your patient’ experience before appointments and leading up to them.
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