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Dentimax vs Epic Systems

Epic Systems
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Leading electronic health records system for healthcare organizations
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Epic Systems covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dentimax and Epic Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dentimax | Epic Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $275/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2005 | 1979 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Dentimax
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic charting
- Imaging integration
- Treatment planning
- Insurance claims
- Billing and collections
- Patient portal
- Report generation
Only in Epic Systems
- Electronic Health Records
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Patient Portal
- Clinical Decision Support
- Population Health
- Lab Systems
- Imaging Systems
- Pharmacy Systems
Both cover
- On-premise deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dentimax
- Practice managementnot Epic Systems
- Billingnot Epic Systems
- Clinical chartingnot Epic Systems
Epic Systems
- Patient Carenot Dentimax
- Medical Recordsnot Dentimax
- Practice Managementnot Dentimax
- Telehealthnot Dentimax
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dentimax
Nothing recorded yet. See the Dentimax review.
Epic Systems
- No free version or trial; enterprise pricing only with custom negotiation required
- Lengthy implementation timeline: 12-24 months for single hospitals, 3-5 years for multi-system rollouts
- Customization and workflow adaptation requires extensive consulting services
- Very high licensing costs ranging from 100,000 to 30 million USD depending on organization size
Pricing, plan by plan
Dentimax
$275/month- Starter$275/month
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Patient records
- Professional$375/month
- Advanced scheduling
- Complete charting
- Imaging integration
Epic Systems
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Epic Systems review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dentimax if
- You need patient scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want electronic charting.
Choose Epic Systems if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want revenue cycle management.
Questions people ask
- Is Dentimax or Epic Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dentimax starts at $275/month and Epic Systems at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dentimax or Epic Systems?
- Dentimax starts at $275/month and Epic Systems at On request.
- Does Dentimax or Epic Systems run on more platforms?
- Dentimax runs on Windows, Web. Epic Systems runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- What is Dentimax best used for?
- Dentimax is most often used for practice management, billing, clinical charting. Of those, practice management and billing are not what Epic Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Dentimax do that Epic Systems cannot?
- Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Electronic charting, Imaging integration, Treatment planning. Epic Systems covers Electronic Health Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Portal, Clinical Decision Support. Both handle On-premise deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Epic Systems: What is Epic's market position?
Epic holds 36 percent of the U.S. EHR market and manages over 280 million patient records across 1,200+ healthcare organizations. Among hospitals with over 300 beds, Epic has 52 percent market share, and 71 percent market share in major academic medical centers as of 2026.
SourceEpic Systems: Is there a free trial or demo available?
Epic does not offer a free version or trial. The software is enterprise-only with custom pricing negotiated directly with organizations. Typical implementation timelines for single hospitals range from 12 to 24 months, and multi-hospital systems can take 3 to 5 years for phased rollouts.
SourceEpic Systems: How does Epic integrate with third-party systems?
Epic provides multiple integration pathways: FHIR R4 APIs, HL7 v2 messaging, CCDA document exchange, and proprietary APIs through Epic Showroom (formerly App Orchard). Over 1,000 certified apps are available in the marketplace, enabling real-time data synchronization and interoperability.
SourceEpic Systems: What is included in Epic's unified platform?
Epic provides a truly unified system spanning inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, surgical, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, billing, and population health on a single database. It includes appointment scheduling, medical billing, clinical decision support, patient portal (MyChart), telehealth capabilities, and analytics.
SourceRelated pages
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