Have you previously experienced a painful practice management software migration?
If so, has that experience left you reluctant to make another switch, even when your current Dental Practice Management Software (DPMS) is no longer meeting the needs of your practice?
You’re not alone.
Changing dental practice management software is a significant undertaking. It affects more than just the practice owner or manager. Every member of the dental team has a role to play, and everyone needs to feel confident that the new system will make their working day easier, not more complicated.
There are plenty of questions to consider before making the move:
- Will clinicians find it easier to chart, plan and manage treatments?
- Will the reception team find appointment scheduling and diary management simpler?
- How much training will the team need before going live?
- Will the practice need to close or reschedule existing patient appointments?
- How will patient records and historical data be transferred?
- And, perhaps most importantly, will the entire team feel confident using the new system?
These are all valid considerations. After all, a successful migration isn’t simply about transferring data from one system to another. It’s about ensuring the whole practice is ready for the change. The switch needs to work for everyone.
Making the move to a new DPMS easier
At AeronaDental, we understand that migrating to a new practice management system can feel daunting, particularly if you’ve experienced difficulties in the past.
That’s why we take a structured, collaborative approach to every migration.
From your initial enquiry through to your go-live date and beyond, our team works alongside yours to make the transition as straightforward and manageable as possible.
We believe that good preparation, realistic timeframes and proper communication are the foundations of a successful migration.
And it doesn’t stop when the software goes live. Our team remains on hand to support you and your practice as you settle into your new system.
Seven steps towards a successful migration
Every practice is different, so migration plans are tailored to individual requirements. However, our approach follows seven key stages:
1. Initial consultation
2. Data acquisition
3. Understanding your practice workflow
4. Practice configuration and approval
5. Pre-go-live testing
6. Full practice team training
7. Go-live and ongoing support
Your practice, your team, your requirements
Whether you’re an independent dental practice or a multi-site organisation, the migration process needs to reflect the way you work.
AeronaDental is a complete cloud-based Dental Practice Management Solution, giving your team the flexibility to access the system remotely, from virtually anywhere and on a range of devices.
There’s no need to invest in additional on-site server infrastructure, and our subscription-based model means you can avoid the traditional hardware and associated maintenance overheads.
We also understand that affordability and planning go together. Knowing what to expect financially and operationally is important when making a business decision of this size.
Realistic timeframes. No false promises.
One of the biggest frustrations with software migrations can be uncertainty.
When will the data be ready? When can training begin? When can the practice realistically go live?
At AeronaDental, we believe in being upfront.
Migration timeframes depend on several factors, including the existing software, the availability and format of your data, and the individual requirements of your practice.
We won’t give you an unrealistic go-live date just to secure your business. We’d rather give you an achievable timeframe; keep you informed and deliver a transition that works for your practice. We deal in realism, not false promises.
Ready to make a change?
A previous bad migration experience shouldn’t mean you have to stay with software that no longer works for you.
The right Dental Practice Management Software should support your team, simplify everyday processes and give your practice the tools to work more efficiently.
And just as importantly, the company behind that software should be there to support you throughout the journey.
At AeronaDental, we’re big enough to grow with your practice, but small enough to care about getting the details right.
Thinking about making the switch? Let’s talk about your migration.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your practice requirements and find out how we can make the move to AeronaDental as straightforward as possible. Cloud Dental Software.
