Thinking about pulling the trigger and switching from Eaglesoft to Open Dental. What does everyone use for each of the following, and what’s the cost associated with each:
Imaging software
Attachments for insurance claims
Electronic submission of claims
Thanks so much for your help!
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Apetryx, Renaissance, Renaissance
Aptertx has one time cost. Forgot how much. Renaissance $59 a month
I thought you were on OD already!
Apteryx (they have local and cloud based options), DentalXchange for claims/attachments
Dexis, DentalXchange/snipping tool, DentalXchange
Apteryx, ClaimX by Extradent , Vine/NEA
I read Open dental ver 20.5 would have imaging software. If possible wait for Imaging software.
So I happen to be running the beta… Looked into this just now… It looks possible. I’ll run a test and see how it goes aquiring and let you know!
Greg H. so basically it looks like they have an acquire button that they put in that will open the Twain driver for whatever device you are acquiring with. From there it’ll import into the folder that you have selected in the “images” module (which we currently just use for like patient forms and referral slips/letters from specialists scanned in, etc). There is a thing to choose mounts (assuming this is like for a series of x-rays but haven’t had an x-ray set to try it yet). Gonna have a Hygienist leave a set for me to scan in this afternoon to try it out.
I don’t think this is something I will change to after already having apteryx but could be a great option to start fresh on. Not sure how your current dexis images would transfer over.
Jack S. Cool, thanks for the info. I’m interested to hear how it turns out. It would be nice to not have to get a second/separate software for imaging.
Okay so finally got around to it. Had to create a couple templates (took all of 15 seconds to set up), and had to tell it where to acquire from (also only took 20-30 seconds). These settings stay with the computer and you can tell it to be on the whole system or computer specific (I imagine this would be useful for a pano computer to have different settings default).
They imported super easily and the interface to view them is just as good as anything else. Really do think it is a good option to use. (Remember this is in 20.5 only so far which is in Beta).
Vatech, dental xchange it merges well with OD no need for attachment software.
Apetryx, Dentalxchange, Attachments are done through open dental software.
We did this over COVID shut down. Use XDR for imaging and had them convert. Use dental xchange for eligibility/claims and Trojan for breakdown (on the rec’d of our OD trainer/consultant)
Vixwin & EDS from claims and attachments
EzDenti and EzDent3Di (Vatech Pan and CT). Dentalxchange ( attachments and Electronic claims)
Open dental is amazing!!! We use dexis and dentalxchange
1) Apteryx. Conversion was like $800. I just renewed for 1k? I don’t think you have to pay renewal.
2) DentalXchange. Also used for EOM auto statements and ins verification. 150-175/mo
3) see 2
Other cost to consider at least at first is OD support. $119/mo… and then whatever you use for e-services like texting, etc.