Curve Dental vs Nextech

Curve Dental is cloud-based practice management and patient engagement software for dental practices of all sizes. Its tools cover scheduling, clinical records, imaging, online forms, and patient communication. Patients can self-schedule, see statements, and pay online; practices can send automated reminders by email or text and provide a secure patient portal. Customizable Smart Forms send submitted information into the practice database. Clinical capabilities include charting, treatment plans, historical imaging, graphical tooth status, and voice perio charting. Native imaging integrates with most image-capturing devices, stores images in the cloud, and supports sharing or attachment. Curve Mobile includes schedule controls, patient profiles, secure two-way texting, MMS management, and click-to-call. Listed integrations span payments and financing, patient engagement, reputation management, eSolutions, VoIP, and business intelligence. Curve was founded in 2004 and serves dental professionals in the United States and Canada. Supported platforms are Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Curve Hero requires an internet-connected PC or Mac and the latest Google Chrome; pricing is on request.

Nextech is software for med spas and aesthetic practices, combining clinical documentation, practice operations, client communication, and consultation tools. Aesthetic Charting supports customizable single-page documentation, client history summaries, photo management, and a specialty-specific charting library. Practice+ connects scheduling, intake, billing, payments, memberships, and reporting in one workflow. Nextech CRM provides lead capture and follow-up, including an AI Receptionist and missed-call text-back automation. TouchMD offers treatment education and consultation tools, including 3D anatomy visualizations, procedure videos, digital consents, and photography; Snap Pro supports clinical photography using iPhone or iPad. TouchMD integrates with Nextech EHR, Practice Plus, and myPatientVisit to sync photos, consent forms, and patient data. Nextech says its tools support HIPAA requirements, Good Faith Exam documentation, informed consent management, and medical delegation protocols. Practice Management is browser-based, with Chrome and Edge listed as supported browsers on Windows or Mac. The Med Spa page offers a demo and lists pricing on request.