Quick Picks: Practice Management Software and Add-Ons to Improve Efficiencies

Robust practice management software will increase efficiencies and help streamline your day, organizing patient records, the practice schedule and business data while also storing clinical images and tracking insurance claims. The right add-ons can take the software a step further, helping you better manage patient communication and marketing efforts, for example, so you can fill your schedule and grow your patient base. Here’s a look at some of the most popular practice management options, some cloud-based, and add-ons that will make your life easier. 

CompanyPlanet DDS, Inc.Curve Dental, Inc.Henry Schein OneDentiMaxRevenueWell
ItemDenticon Cloud-Based Dental Practice Management SoftwareCurve Hero Web Based Dental Practice Management SoftwareDentrix Ascend Cloud Based Practice Management SoftwareDentiMax Practice Management SoftwareRevenueWell Phone
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UpgradesSoftware updates released every 3-5 weeks. Deployed seamlessly to in the cloud, no user action required. Simply log-in via web browser for the latest version of the software.YesYes - AutomaticYesNot Available
Tech SupportYesYesNot AvailableYesNot Available
TrainingYesYesNot AvailableYes - 4 Hours of Live One-on-One Training AvailableNot Available
Operating Systems AvailableCloud-BasedCloud-BasedCompatible with all Operating SystemsWindowsNot Available
Backup FeatureYes, raw CSV or native SQL format available on demand to users. All data backed up on a regular basis in secure data centers.YesAutomatic Cloud BackupYesNot Available
Accounting FeatureYesYesYesYes - Line Item AccountingNot Available
Integrated Word ProcessorYesYesNot AvailableYes - Custom Report WriterNot Available
Recall TrackingYesYesYesYesNot Available
Referral TrackingYes, including demographic breakdown.YesYesYesNot Available
Lab Case TrackingYesYesNot AvailableYes - Lab TrackingNot Available
Payment Plan FeatureYesNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Insurance EstimatesYes, includes 7 different levels of hierarchy, allowing fee schedule assignment by carrier, provider, specialist, location, and by plan.YesYesYes - Online EligibilityNot Available
Insurance Claims TrackingYes, with Insurance Payment Processing including 835 automated postingYesYesYes - NEA Fast Attach IntegrationNot Available
Electronic Claims ProcessingYesYesYesYes - Automatic Insurance Payment PostingNot Available
Credit Card Payment ProcessingYesNot AvailableNot AvailableYesNot Available
PayrollOptionalYesNot AvailableYes - Export to QuickBooksNot Available
Treatment PlanningYes, fully integrated with the scheduler. Break treatment plan down by phase or by order.YesYesYesNot Available
Progress NotesYes, includes color coding, provider authentication (signature), search and filter functionality.YesYesYesNot Available
Periodontal ChartingYes, includes date comparison, voice enabled functionality, and custom templates.YesYesYesNot Available
Voice Activated ChartingYesYesNot AvailableYes - Dragon Natural Speaking / Dental RATNot Available
Integrated ChartingYes, Restorative Charts include a pre-existing conditions chartYesNot AvailableYesNot Available
Digital Radiograph IntegrationYesYesNative integration via DEXIS for Dentrix AscendYes - Quick Digital X-ray AccessNot Available
Intraoral Camera IntegrationYesYesNative integration via DEXIS for Dentrix AscendYesNot Available
Patient EducationOptionalYesNot AvailableYesNot Available
Email IntegratedYesYesYesYesNot Available
Internet AccessYesYesYesYesNot Available
DescriptionPlanet DDS was the first dental practice management software company in the cloud with its Denticon software. Built from the ground up for multi-Taking the dental practice management software platform to the web, Curve Hero is an innovative cloud-based solution allowing you to access your Featuring an easy-to-use interface that displays clinical and business information in intuitive dashboards, Dentrix Ascend is a cloud-based dental DentiMax Practice Management Software is extremely easy-to-use, full-featured software that operates on the Internet or on traditional local computer RevenueWell Phone is a cloud-based VoIP communication hub designed specifically for dental practices. The easy-to-use system connects your phone, text
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