Orthodontic Products – June 2009
Focus on Practice-Management Software

Ortho2

Ortho2, Ames, Iowa, offers ViewPoint, a practice-management software system that features imaging, appointment reminders, in-office messaging, ceph tracing and analysis, credit-card processing, PIN debit, automatic bank draft (ACH) acceptance, paperless document management, fingerprint recognition, an employee time clock, and a tooth chart. Each system includes training and software support. Ortho2 also offers custom equipment configuration and installation.

Ortho2
(800) 678-4644
www.ortho2.com


Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions

Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions, Chatsworth, Calif, in collaboration with practice management consultant Charlene White, offers Charlene White’s Systematic Office Solutions (SOS) module. Features include practice, deband, and recall monitors that quickly compare practice numbers with Charlene’s benchmarks; instant-access scripting for the appointment coordinator and other staff members; scheduling templates for any sized practice; and a guide for implementing an effective recall system. A companion 60-minute DVD is also included.

Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions
(800) 548-7241
www.dolphinimaging.com


OrthoChart LLC

OrthoChart LLC, Dothan, Ala, offers its OrthoChart 9, a comprehensive Windows® practice-management system that features accounts receivable, computerized charting, examinations and treatment plans, letter merging, patient check-in, patient tracking, scheduling for multiple offices, and video imaging integration. Biometric scanning or fingerprint recognition is also available for patient check-in and timecards.

Patients can use a fingerprint reader to check in at the front desk, while staff can use a reader to clock in and out with the timecard module. Dymo® LabelWriter® printers allow staff to print individual address and x-ray labels as well as custom appointment cards, receipts, and coupon books. OrthoChart 9 can be used on Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista.

OrthoChart LLC
(800) 231-7945
www.orthochart.com


Kodak Dental Systems

Kodak Dental Systems, Atlanta, offers OrthoTrac software, which helps orthodontists build and maintain productive and efficient practices. This powerful, yet user-friendly system tracks appointments, clinical information, billing, and patient correspondences with automated tools that help you manage daily tasks more easily than ever. OrthoTrac software helps drive business with intuitive features such as productivity optimizers, prioritized to-do lists, complete patient tracking, and enhanced note-taking capabilities. Now, OrthoTrac software offers you the exciting new PEARL module. Get the information you need when you need it, at your fingertips—right from your iPhone.

Kodak Dental Systems
(800) 473-4355
www.kodakdental.com/go/orthotrac


New Horizons Software

New Horizons Software Inc, Vancouver, Wash, offers its OrthoExec® Advanced Series software. According to the company, OrthoExec Advanced automates front- and back-office tasks for patient management, improving productivity and cash flow. Some features include OrthoMinder, an automated electronic notification system; text messaging and e-mails; AutoPay, an integrated payment and accounting tool; an auto-post function for patient files and accounting records; automated insurance claims processing; and diagnostic cards. The system is HIPAA compliant.

New Horizons Software Inc
(800) 543-5999
www.nhsoftware.com


topsOrtho

topsOrtho, Marietta, Ga, offers topsOrtho native Mac OS X orthodontic practice-management and imaging software. It is a fast and stable solution to minimize your IT headaches. Satellite office performance and setup is easy, including a unique single-server multioffice solution. New features in 2009 include topsEcho for the iPhone. You can have up-to-the-minute, secure access to your patient data, including treatment notes, images, referrals, scheduling, follow-ups, and more.

topsOrtho
(888) 770-2488
www.topsOrtho.com


PerfectByte

PerfectByte, Port Orange, Fla, offers its Graphical Orthodontic Charting, part of its practice-management system. Orthodontic Charting features graphical band/bond placement, IPR, visual treatment objectives, and historical elastic placement. The user can enter customizable initial exam findings and chart notes throughout the treatment session. Extraction letters can be generated automatically. The practice-management system also includes patient and insurance billing, scheduling, patient check-in and patient flow, image storage and composite, customizable documents, and interoffice messaging.

PerfectByte
(877) 767-7007
www. perfectbyte.net


Smile Reminder

Smile Reminder, Lehi, Utah, offers messaging solutions that include every type of personalized patient e-communication. These include appointment reminders, confirmations, new patient referrals, birthday wishes, holiday wishes, surveys, newsletters, and customized promotions. Smile Reminder enhances its messaging solutions with SmileDash.com, an online patient interaction suite. Patients can now interact with their provider online in a secure environment to pay bills, view patient images, send secure messages, and download forms. The latest addition to Smile Reminder is vSling, a tool for capturing, managing, and distributing patient testimonials online that helps prospective new patients find your practice. Smile Reminder’s patent-pending solution enables practices to increase revenue, streamline efficiencies, and build patient loyalty.

Smile Reminder
(866) 605-6867
www.smilereminder.com


Orthoease

Orthoease, Ogden, Utah, features its Practice Management Software. Designed by a practicing orthodontist, Orthoease combines a logical flow with the latest technology and concepts in diagnosis and treatment planning, and case presentation. The company’s all-inclusive pricing means that a variety of modules are included at no additional cost. Orthoease runs natively on both Mac and PC platforms. Free unlimited training for life is included.

Orthoease
(800) 217-2912
www.orthoease.com


ICE Dental Systems

ICE Dental Systems (ICE), Calgary, Alberta, Canada, offers an Internet-based office solution. Built by the global dental community, the integrated system offers all the critical elements that are involved in enhancing patient care, managing and mitigating liability, and running a busy dental practice. ICE features image management and manipulation, patient education, a collaboration system, and integrated scheduling and charting. With personalized patient health forms and health history records, the dentist’s brand is visible throughout the system. Patients can access all their information online free of charge. All the information is securely encrypted and stored with HIPAA compliancy.

ICE Dental Systems
(866) 721-0487
www.icedentalsystems.com


Oasys Practice

Oasys Practice LLC, Alpharetta, Ga, offers the Graphical Tooth Chart, the next generation of treatment card automation. Utilizing a graphical interface, this additional module provides an integrated approach to all treatment information with an interactive tooth chart. You can record, update, and view all orthodontic and dental records, as well as track all detailed procedures by date in the procedure ledger. Notes can be made and reviewed in the chart easily, and its integration with Oasys Practice’s Treatment Planner allows you to view the chart from past, present, and future visits. Layout of the screen is determined by the practice, and you may have as many different layouts as you can design.

Oasys Practice
(800) 528-2978
www.oasys.us


UAppoint Inc

UAppoint, New Orleans, offers Smart Patient Scheduling, which leverages the power of the Internet to increase practice profitability and elevate patient satisfaction to new heights. The service seamlessly integrates with practice-management software, in real time, so there is no double entry. Besides reducing “no-shows” with e-mail reminders, UAppoint offers the fully outsourced recall system that keeps on top of recurring revenue and recovers patients who slipped through the cracks.  With a single mouse click, individualized invitations are sent to patients to reserve appointments online 24/7.  As a bonus, UAppoint lets doctors view the full office schedule from any Internet connection.

UAppoint
(888) 822-2778
www.uappoint.com


Advanced Ortho Systems

Advanced Ortho Systems, Palmdale, Calif, offers the SaaS (Software as a Service) delivery model, which allows paperless orthodontic offices to be operated over the Internet from Advanced Ortho Systems’ datacenter in the Los Angeles area. Users can opt to use state-of-the-art software via subscriptions that allow them to pay only for what they use, when they use it, with zero capital expenditure.

The company’s latest version further enhances a user’s ability to adapt the software to the way the practice operates, especially with regard to treatment charting. System administrators completely control what staff members can access within the program, so viewing the practice’s financial data can be restricted.

Advanced Ortho Systems
(877) 803-4412
www.Advanced-Ortho.net


FoxFales Inc

FoxFales Inc, Nokomis, Fla, offers Office Inventory Ordering, which tracks everything you order from every company in an easy-to-use computer software format. New features include 1) e-mail quotes to multiple suppliers to help you negotiate the best prices and save money; 2) asset management, including serial numbers and warranty information; 3) asset-repair history reports; 4) bar coding of supplies and assets; 5) bookkeepers report for accurate accounts payable; and 6) yearly comparison reports.

FoxFales Inc
(941) 480-9440
www.foxfales.com


Adstra Systems Inc

Adstra Systems Inc, Toronto, offers the Adstra Claims Plus™ Free Dental Management Software for Emdeon Electronic Claims. The software includes an appointment book, statements, reports, payment tracking, and treatment planning. Support and training are included and unlimited.

The scheduler is a color-coded guide to your daily appointments, allowing for drag-and-drop rescheduling and one-click appointment confirmation. Users can define appointment purpose by color, and short-notice patients can be tracked to fill in cancellations.

Data entered for routine tasks is processed in the Marketing Reminders screen. Reminders are generated on demand; and with the ability to send e-mails, postcards or letters, Adstra Claims Plus™ automates marketing tasks.More than 100 practice analysis reports and charts show, at any time, exactly how the practice is performing. Daily reports, statements, patient reports, and many more are included with the software.

Adstra Systems Inc
(800) 450-0220
www.adstra.com