Dental Practice Management Software Buyer'S Guide

Dental Practice Management Software Buyer'S Guide

It is important to understand what you are looking for when you search for software for managing your dental practice. We can't tell you which features are right for your practice or how much you can afford to pay, but here's a quick checklist to help you evaluate your options.

• What features should you look for in a software program? Which ones are essential and can you do without them?
• Solutions -- What problems are you facing that could help your practice grow?
• Integration -- Can you use any existing software at your practice? If so, can it be integrated with your dental management system? Ask the same question about your hardware, including diagnostic machines.
• Ease of Use -- How easy will it be for your staff to learn how to use the new software and take full advantage of its features? The same question can be asked about patients.
• Support -- What kind of support is provided to software clients? Is it available outside of business hours?
• Training -- What type of training are you offering? Is it live, online or in person training? Does the resource library include information to assist you or your employees with using the software?
• Pricing -- What is your budget for software and does the pricing fit into your budget? Make sure to ask about add-on and hidden fees to ensure you have the whole picture before you commit.

Before you schedule demos or evaluate your options, we recommend that you and other key personnel ask these questions. That way, you'll go in with a clear idea of what you want, need, and can afford. You will have the greatest chance to choose the right software for your needs, patients and practice.

Modento

Model of service; Cloud and Mobile

Hardware/OS requirements: Available for both Android and iOS. Not yet available for Windows-based mobile devices. Open Dental, EagleSoft, and Dentrix are the current integrations.

Price: Modento offers simple pricing that's easy to understand. The core plan costs just $299 per month and includes all the essential functions. You can add additional features, which include LiveOps, SwellReview, and Online Scheduling, for $129 apiece or get all three with the Premium plan for $499 per month.

Free demo: Yes

HIPAA compliance is possible

Support: Modento offers support via phone, email, and live online chat. Most of their reviews mention their top-notch customer service.

Training: Offices receive a complimentary staff training session during their onboarding process. If they need additional training after that, we have a comprehensive library of training videos right inside their Modento dashboard for easy access.

The key features

• Patient portal
• Patient kiosk
• Online forms
• Reminders for appointments and confirmations
• Communication in two-way
• Virtual check-ins
• Payment and treatment plans
• Mobile app
• Online payment
• Review management online
• Team chat