Dental clinic software: what do you actually need?

A dental clinic is not a general clinic: the work revolves around the tooth and the surface, and a treatment plan stretches over several visits at a price the patient agrees to in advance. That is why a dentist needs software built for exactly this work.

The tooth chart is the heart of the program

Look for a chart that records findings per tooth and per surface, and shows what has been treated, what is planned and what needs follow-up. A good chart saves the dentist minutes at every visit and makes explaining the case to the patient much clearer.

A priced treatment plan the patient accepts

Most disputes between clinics and patients are about price. Choose software that builds a treatment plan with items and prices, keeps the patient's acceptance, and turns every completed item into an invoice without re-typing. The patient knows what they will pay, and the clinic knows what is left of the plan.

Recalls and periodontal care

• Recall reminders: a list of patients due for a check-up or cleaning, so recurring income is not lost.
• Periodontal charting to record pocket depths and follow them between visits.
• A waiting list that fills the slots patients cancel.

Insurance and billing

If you work with insurers, ask: does the software record the patient's coverage and its expiry date? Does it separate the patient's share from the insurer's? Does it print the invoice, receipt, prescription and a visit summary for the patient?

X-rays and patient data

Dental records hold images and sensitive health data. Check where they are kept and how they are encrypted. Bawabetna programs run on the clinic's own computers with the records encrypted on them, the patient decides what of their data is shared, and the program works even without internet.

Quick checklist

• A chart per tooth and surface, and priced treatment plans with patient acceptance.
• Clash-free appointments per dentist and chair, with recall reminders.
• Separate permissions for reception, dentist, assistant and cashier.
• Import of patients from your previous software.
• A full trial before paying, and a price that fits the size of your clinic.

Price

At Bawabetna the price is a small base that fits your type of establishment, plus a small amount for each extra user, device and branch, and you can try the program free with no time limit before you decide.