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Dentrix vs Focus@Will

Dentrix logo

Dentrix

Software

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Software

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Focus@Will has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • They diverge on capability: Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentrix and Focus@Will actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentrix and Focus@Will differ
AttributeDentrixFocus@Will
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded19892011

Identical on both: 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 Dentrix

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

Only in Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

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 Focus@Will
  • Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot Focus@Will
  • Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot Focus@Will

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Dentrix
  • Collaborationnot Dentrix
  • Task managementnot Dentrix
  • Organizationnot 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

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

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

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

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 Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.
Focus@Will review

Questions people ask

Is Dentrix or Focus@Will better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/month and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentrix or Focus@Will?
Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Dentrix and Free for Focus@Will.
Does Dentrix or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Focus@Will for free?
Yes. Focus@Will has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dentrix starts at $299/month.
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 Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
What can Dentrix do that Focus@Will cannot?
Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Treatment planning, Insurance claim processing. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.
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