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Dentrix vs Lighthouse 360

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Dentrix

Healthcare

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Lighthouse 360

Dental

Cloud Dental Practice Management Platform

From
$399/month
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; Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • They diverge on capability: Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentrix and Lighthouse 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentrix and Lighthouse 360 differ
AttributeDentrixLighthouse 360
Starting price$299/month$399/month
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded19892009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Clinical charting
  • Patient communication
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Dexis Imaging
  • Patterson Imaging

Only in Lighthouse 360

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Billing system
  • Patient portal
  • Insurance processing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Both cover

  • Treatment planning
  • Imaging integration
  • HIPAA Compliant

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 Lighthouse 360
  • Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot Lighthouse 360
  • Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot Lighthouse 360

Lighthouse 360

  • Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot Dentrix
  • Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot Dentrix
  • Recall management for overdue patientsnot Dentrix
  • Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot Dentrix
  • Review requests after a visitnot 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

Lighthouse 360

  • Sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Offered in the United States, Canada and the UK only

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

Lighthouse 360

$399/month
  • Core$399/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Complete$599/month
    • All core features
    • Imaging integration
    • Insurance management

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 Lighthouse 360 if

  • You need cloud scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital charting.
Lighthouse 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Dentrix or Lighthouse 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentrix or Lighthouse 360?
Dentrix starts at $299/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month.
Does Dentrix or Lighthouse 360 run on more platforms?
Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. Lighthouse 360 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Lighthouse 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Dentrix do that Lighthouse 360 cannot?
Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Insurance claim processing, Clinical charting. Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Billing system, Patient portal. Both handle Treatment planning, Imaging integration, HIPAA Compliant.

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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Lighthouse 360: How much does Lighthouse 360 cost?

Lighthouse 360 pricing is not published on the vendor website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team directly to receive a quote.

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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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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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