Henry Schein has introduced the beta version of Dentrix Ascend, its first cloud-based practice management system for single and multisite dental practices.
With the final release expected later this year, the Dentrix Ascend beta provides dentists with an early view of how the new system streamlines daily operations, blends electronic services directly into practice workflow, and uses advanced cloud technology, according to the company.
With Dentrix Ascend, dentists can safely store practice data in the cloud, manage multisite practices, and access information about their practice anytime, anywhere. Dentists who practice in multiple sites can access a single database from any location to create reports, track patient care, and centralize business operations.
The system can be used on a PC or a Mac through the Google Chrome browser. It is also optimized for Safari on the Apple iPad. In addition, subscriptions for the Dentrix Ascend service will be offered on a month-to-month basis, offering dentists greater flexibility than long-term service contracts, according to the company.
Dentrix Ascend delivers real-time information and suggested tasks specific to each user's role in the practice, prioritizes these tasks based on the dentist's efficiency and operational goals, and guides each user through a process for successfully accomplishing these tasks.
