ABELDent vs MolarPlus

ABELDent is dental practice management software for scheduling, charting, billing, imaging and patient communication. It is available as a cloud service and as Local Plus, which stores practice data on local infrastructure. ABELDent Cloud stores and manages data in Microsoft Azure and describes encryption in storage and transit, role-based access, activity monitoring and automated backups. Its built-in patient communication includes two-way texting and broadcast messages. Insurance tools cover electronic claims, ITRANS attachments, automated benefit estimates and RAMQ submission automation for Quebec. ABELDent Scribe creates structured clinical note suggestions from provider–patient conversations for review, editing and approval. Listed imaging integrations include Dexis, Sidexis, VixWin and TigerView. The Freemium plan is free and is presented for evaluation and learning, smaller or new practices, hygiene practices and dental education programs. It uses a free Microsoft database, but telephone support, one-on-one training, ongoing updates, data migration and premium options are chargeable. Learning management system access is limited to 90 days, with month-to-month renewal available. Support is available at any time, including holidays, with clients able to select a support level.

MolarPlus is cloud-based dental clinic management software for practices ranging from single clinics to multi-branch groups. It brings patient records, appointment scheduling, clinical work and billing into one system. Records include dental histories, profiles and treatment notes, with search for finding patient information. Scheduling offers a visual calendar, online booking, waitlists, recurring appointments and automated reminders. Clinical tools include dental charting, treatment planning, prescriptions, notes and follow-up scheduling. Billing features cover invoices, payment tracking, receipts and treatment cost estimates, alongside dashboards, revenue analytics and custom reports. The platform lists SMS and WhatsApp reminders and two-way communication; Pro and Growth add a unified email and WhatsApp inbox. MolarPlus runs in a browser on Windows, macOS, Linux or ChromeOS, with apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. An internet connection is required to reach its servers. New accounts receive seven days of Pro without a credit card; accounts are not charged unless a plan is selected. The site says paid access starts at $5/mo and lists plans from $4 a month, billed annually.