The Modern Practice Playbook
Your software isn't just a practice management system (PMS) — it’s the engine that drives your entire operation. Think of The Modern Practice Playbook as your roadmap to the dental industry’s leading PMS. Scroll for bite-sized highlights, then click through to unlock the full story.
Ready. Set. Ascend.
Your path to Ascend
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Part 5 - What our customers say
Top practices share how they succeed with Ascend
The proof is in the practicePart 2 - Security starts with Dentrix Ascend
You deserve better than “We have a security guy”
Smart practices trust Dentrix AscendPart 4 - Ascend beats your current PMS
Anything your PMS does, Ascend does better
Ascend beats your PMSPart 6 - Clarity at every step
Get the full picture, from booking to billing
Work smarter, not harderMyth: It’s hard to switch your PMS
Myth #1: I'll need to shut down for weeks
Fact: Dentrix Ascend's recommended conversion plan consists of closing your office for three days.
Myth #2: I'll lose all my patient data
Fact: We can migrate everything from patient records to X-rays, perio charts, insurance info, treatment plans, and more.
Myth #3: It's hard to learn a new system
Fact: Dentrix Ascend is intuitive, and we provide hands-on training, live support, and learning resources.
Security starts with Ascend
- Real-time threat detection, automated security updates, and compliance monitoring
- Routine data backups
- Encryption and data access controls protect sensitive information in transit and at rest
- SOC2, Type 2 compliance
Better care starts with Henry Schein One
- Highest level of security clearance
- Flexible, secure API interoperability helps Dentrix Ascend customers expand their capabilities
- 97.7% customer satisfaction
Dentrix Ascend beats your current PMS
Less work, more wins
Take advantage of a tech stack that eliminates redundancies and dramatically reduces administrative workload
The freedom to connect
Disconnect from the workstation, and empower your team to make decisons in real-time and pivot instantly
Tailored to you
Effortlessly connect authorized, trusted third-party applications or build your own to address specific operational needs
What customers are saying
Get the full picture, from booking to billing
Technology should make your practice work faster, not slow you down.
Watch how one connected system gives you clarity at every step and helps capture more revenue with less effort and a smoother experience for everyone.
See how your practice compares
The Catalyst Index reveals what the most productive practices do differently — and how Dentrix Ascend can help you get there.
