Comparison of dental practice management software

Clinical information

 * 3D Charting - mainly an esthetic factor that shows teeth in a natural appearance
 * Rx printing / alerts - print from program
 * Images / Radiographs - indicate if program opens images or uses a bridge another program
 * Progress notes -
 * Patient education - videos, print educational panflits
 * Messaging, paging system - an intra office communication
 * Pocket PC, Palm -

Manage information

 * e-claims - freedom to choose clearinghouse if limited list clearinghouse
 * Accounting module - the importance of finances is very important to any business and should follow GAAP
 * OFX - allows for communication with financial institutions.
 * Time Cards - Payroll - Human resource management systems
 * Import, Export - please list supported formates
 * Data base - the type of data base may affect the operations of the program
 * Third party access to database - the use of ODBC driver to allow full access
 * Credit Card Processing - Point of sale
 * Inventory / place orders

Other aspects

 * Email - able to send email from program
 * Lab case tracking - track progress
 * Referral tracking in and out -
 * languages supported -
 * Patient payment plan - setup and tracking
 * Medical claims processing - able to send to medical insurance claims
 * Cost -
 * Trial version available - download or CD
 * Custom Report Writer -