{"id":13399,"date":"2022-07-13T15:13:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud9.software\/?p=4998"},"modified":"2022-07-13T15:13:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:13:52","slug":"advantages-of-cloud-based-orthodontic-practice-management-software","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/advantages-of-cloud-based-orthodontic-practice-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Cloud-Based Orthodontic Practice Management Software"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For those who have made the decision to switch to cloud-based practice management software, the advantages over conventional systems are numerous. D. Douglas Depew, DMD, MS, a private practice orthodontist with three locations in Atlanta, made the switch years ago and finds four advantages particularly helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first is avoiding the old backup headaches. In short, backups are not needed because they are done automatically. \u201cA second advantage is access anywhere anytime,\u201d says Depew, who also owns Trapezio, an online education company for orthodontic staff members. \u201cThat is by far the biggest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A third perk is that you no longer must have servers in the office. Depew used to have two servers, which added up to a big expense thanks to maintenance costs, and he adds, \u201cA server might last 5 or 10 years, but it must be replaced at considerable cost. One reason I changed to Cloud 9<\/a> practice management software was that my previous company said I needed to get three new servers, and I just said, \u2018no way.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA second advantage is access anywhere anytime. That is by far the biggest.\u201d\u2013 D. Douglas Depew, DMD, MS, a private practice Orthodontist with three locations in Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A fourth advantage is the browser-based nature of cloud-based software, which means there is no need to load software. \u201cIt does not involve eating up your computer resources with programs running,\u201d Depew says. \u201cAnd you don\u2019t need fancy computers, because it will basically run on any browser.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Depew hears concerns about Internet outages affecting cloud-based services, he is not overly concerned and points out that, \u201cSome of the companies are working on a way to at least have today\u2019s schedule available at the click of a button in case of Internet failure. Fortunately most of us have pretty stable Internet these days. I had bigger issues with the server down the hall than I\u2019ve ever had with cloud-based servers.\u201d\"Prepare<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Parks Hale, chief operations officer, Parks Orthodontics, York Town, Va., echoes a few of cloud advantages Depew lays out, while adding a few of her own. For Hale, the number one advantage of cloud-based practice management software is safety. Without the need for \u201ccomplicated in-house data storage,\u201d an extra level of cybersecurity adds peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, cloud-based operations are less expensive. \u201cPractices save on hardware by avoiding costly servers and pricey dedicated internet connections,\u201d Hale says. \u201cThis software runs with a simple DSL connection, so that makes it easy and reliable. IT costs are diminished because you don\u2019t really need to have your IT guy if you\u2019ve got limited servers and a lack of complicated networks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially during the global pandemic, a third major advantage of cloud-based practice management software has been portability. Hale explains: \u201cYou have 24\/7 instant access to the exact same software that you use in your office. It looks the same, acts the same, behaves the same, and prints the same. Whether you\u2019re working from home, from the office, or even a foreign country, you can access the software just like you would in your practice. That was really helpful to our practice through Covid because our doctor could be monitoring patients at home while we\u2019re triaging emergencies or trying to do virtual visits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number-based doctors can use Macs, PCs, or both. \u201cA doctor isn\u2019t forced into a certain operating system based on the choice of software,\u201d Hale enthuses, \u201cand that was very appealing to us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to the cloud, Hale and her staff would process complicated updates with thumb drives or tedious uploads. Advantage number five alleviates that burden with the ability to always remain current via updates that are \u201cpushed automatically to every work station\u201d with no need for \u201ctime-consuming installation\u201d and no downtime. \u201cUsing a terminal server is how a lot of these big box software companies are getting around cloud computing,\u201d Hale points out. \u201cThey\u2019re offering a remote desktop-type system for a cloud-like experience, when in reality it\u2019s not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hale has been using Cloud 9 since 2011, and the . \u201cFor example, if you want to bring on an app that allows for two-way texting, oftentimes that app will integrate with your cloud-based practice management system, specifically in Cloud 9,\u201d she says. \u201cLikewise, it integrates with any of your reminder systems. We just found that the gateways for integration have been much more flexible with this cloud-based technology and we\u2019ve been super thrilled with that capability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally posted on Orthodontic Products online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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