Today there are lot of softwares which claims themselves as Dental Software. To select a right one for the practice is not easy. The following guidelines will help you to correct one for the practice.
Dental Software are available mainly in two categories
- Online ( Cloud based)
- Offline ( Local server based)
Before selecting the software, you need to understand your requirements. Ask the following questions yourselves.
For Online
- Do I require to access the software from outside?
- Will I have internet connection always?
- Will I get the database back if I terminate the agreement
- Will the vendor customise the software as per my requirements
- Can I change the Online version to an Offline version later on?
- Where is my data saved? ( Bound by goverment rule)
- How many users I will have?
- Is the data secure in a third party servers?
- What if the vendor shut down his operations?
- If they increase the monthly charges, will I be comfortable?
For Offline
- Is the database safe and stable after one or two years?
- What if any virus attack/system crash happens?
- Is it easy to use? Support graphics?
- In which all platforms it works? (Windows only!!)
- Will it work on mobile devices (iPad, Android Tabs… )?
- Do we require the installation on each computers?
- How the support works? How much will they charge for the support?
- How long is the support break down period?
- Will the vendor customise the software?
- Will it cover the entire operations including patient management, appointments, case sheets, finance, lab works, inventory, pharmacy,..)
If you have the answers ready, then we can help you to find the correct dental practice management software