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Dentrix vs Doctor on Demand

Dentrix logo

Dentrix

Healthcare

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Doctor on Demand logo

Doctor on Demand

Healthcare

Telehealth platform for urgent and primary care

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dentrix the Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor; Doctor on Demand out-of-pocket costs without insurance: urgent care $99, therapy $134, psychiatry $299 per visit; no subscription model disclosed
  • They diverge on capability: Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Doctor on Demand covers Video Consultations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentrix and Doctor on Demand actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentrix and Doctor on Demand differ
AttributeDentrixDoctor on Demand
Starting price$299/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiCloud-based (mobile app and web)
Founded19892012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

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 Dentrix

  • Patient scheduling
  • Electronic health records
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Clinical charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Revenue cycle management

Only in Doctor on Demand

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Mental Health
  • Urgent Care
  • Prescription Services
  • Medical Records
  • Insurance
  • Pharmacies

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dentrix

  • Practice management, charting and scheduling for dental officesnot Doctor on Demand
  • Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot Doctor on Demand
  • Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot Doctor on Demand

Doctor on Demand

  • Patients seeking urgent care for acute conditions (cold, flu, UTI, strep throat) available 24/7not Dentrix
  • Individuals needing mental health services (therapy, psychiatry) with same-day availabilitynot Dentrix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dentrix

  • The Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor
  • Automatic software updates, in product chat support and priority access to specialists come through the paid Connected Care Essentials plan rather than the base software
  • Dentrix is sold as customisable packages and suites rather than one product, so what a practice gets depends on which suite it buys
  • Henry Schein One sells two separate practice management systems side by side, Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend, so buyers must choose between them rather than moving between editions

Doctor on Demand

  • Out-of-pocket costs without insurance: urgent care $99, therapy $134, psychiatry $299 per visit; no subscription model disclosed
  • Limited scope: urgent care only for non-emergency conditions; does not handle hospital-level care or complex surgeries

Pricing, plan by plan

Dentrix

$299/month
  • Dentrix G7$299/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment planning
    • Insurance management
  • Dentrix Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-location support
    • Centralized management
    • Advanced analytics
  • Dentrix Ascend$399/month
    • Cloud-based platform
    • Automatic updates
    • Remote access

Doctor on Demand

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Doctor on Demand review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dentrix if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want electronic health records.
Dentrix review

Choose Doctor on Demand if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Cloud-based (mobile app and web).
  • You also want phone consultations.
Doctor on Demand review

Questions people ask

Is Dentrix or Doctor on Demand better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/month and Doctor on Demand at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentrix or Doctor on Demand?
Dentrix starts at $299/month and Doctor on Demand at On request.
Does Dentrix or Doctor on Demand run on more platforms?
Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. Doctor on Demand runs on Cloud-based (mobile app and web).
What is Dentrix best used for?
Dentrix is most often used for practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices, dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billing, managing imaging alongside clinical records in one system. Of those, practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices and dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billing are not what Doctor on Demand is typically brought in for.
What can Dentrix do that Doctor on Demand cannot?
Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Treatment planning, Insurance claim processing. Doctor on Demand covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Mental Health, Urgent Care.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dentrix: Does Dentrix publish pricing online?

No, Dentrix does not disclose specific pricing, subscription tiers, costs, or licensing fees on their website.

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Doctor on Demand: Is there a membership fee or subscription required?

No subscription or membership is required. The platform operates on a pay-per-visit model with no ongoing fees, and no credit card is needed to create an account.

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Dentrix: How can I get a Dentrix pricing quote?

Contact Dentrix's sales team via the 'Request a Demo' or 'Request Info' options on their website, call 800-336-8749, or visit their support contact page.

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Doctor on Demand: How much does an urgent care visit cost for uninsured patients?

An uninsured patient pays $99 for a 15-minute urgent care consultation. Costs are displayed before booking so you know the price upfront.

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Dentrix: Does Dentrix offer customizable packages?

Yes, Dentrix mentions 'Dentrix Packages & Suites' as customizable options, but specific details and pricing for each package are not provided online.

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Doctor on Demand: What are the therapy and psychiatry session rates?

Psychology consultations are $134 for 25 minutes or $184 for 50 minutes. Initial psychiatry consultations are $299 for 45 minutes, with 15-minute follow-ups at $129.

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Doctor on Demand: Can I use my insurance to reduce costs?

Yes, Doctor on Demand accepts 30+ major insurance plans including UnitedHealth, Humana, and Blue Cross variants. Insured visits may be $0 depending on your plan, or range from $0 to $296.64 for psychiatry depending on your coverage.

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