Dental · head to head
MaxiDent vs Lighthouse 360
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MaxiDent
Dental
Complete dental practice solution for Canadian practices
- From
- $50/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MaxiDent outdated user interface design compared to newer dental software competitors; Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
- They diverge on capability: MaxiDent covers Canadian insurance integration, Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MaxiDent and Lighthouse 360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | MaxiDent | Lighthouse 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $50/month | $399/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-Premises, Windows, macOS | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Dental | Unknown |
| Founded | 1988 | 2009 |
Identical on both: 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 MaxiDent
- Canadian insurance integration
- Provincial fee guides
- Bilingual support
- Patient scheduling
- Canadian insurance carriers
- Dental labs
- Imaging systems
- PIPEDA Compliant
Only in Lighthouse 360
- Cloud scheduling
- Digital charting
- Billing system
- Patient portal
- Imaging integration
- Insurance processing
- Analytics dashboard
- DEXIS
Both cover
- Treatment planning
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MaxiDent
- Canadian dental practicesnot Lighthouse 360
- Insurance processingnot Lighthouse 360
- Multi-location managementnot Lighthouse 360
Lighthouse 360
- Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot MaxiDent
- Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot MaxiDent
- Recall management for overdue patientsnot MaxiDent
- Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot MaxiDent
- Review requests after a visitnot MaxiDent
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MaxiDent
- Outdated user interface design compared to newer dental software competitors
- Digital charting and X-ray imaging require separate one-time setup fees beyond base software cost
- Limited mobile accessibility for staff working offsite or in remote locations
- No open API or third-party integration platform connections available
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
MaxiDent
$50/month- Basic$50/month
- Single user
- Patient management
- Scheduling
- Standard$40/month
- Multiple users (up to 10)
- Advanced charting
- Digital imaging
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 MaxiDent if
- You need canadian insurance integration.
- You work on Cloud, On-Premises, Windows, macOS.
- You also want provincial fee guides.
Choose Lighthouse 360 if
- You need cloud scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital charting.
Questions people ask
- Is MaxiDent or Lighthouse 360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. MaxiDent starts at $50/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, MaxiDent or Lighthouse 360?
- MaxiDent starts at $50/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month.
- Does MaxiDent or Lighthouse 360 run on more platforms?
- MaxiDent runs on Cloud, On-Premises, Windows, macOS. Lighthouse 360 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is MaxiDent best used for?
- MaxiDent is most often used for canadian dental practices, insurance processing, multi-location management. Of those, canadian dental practices and insurance processing are not what Lighthouse 360 is typically brought in for.
- What can MaxiDent do that Lighthouse 360 cannot?
- MaxiDent covers Canadian insurance integration, Provincial fee guides, Bilingual support, Patient scheduling. Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Billing system, Patient portal. Both handle Treatment planning, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MaxiDent: What deployment options does MaxiDent offer?
MaxiDent is available in both cloud-based and on-premises deployment options, allowing practices to choose based on their infrastructure and data security needs.
SourceMaxiDent: Does MaxiDent include voice charting?
Yes, MaxiDent's MaxiChart electronic dental charting is customizable with different templates and compatible with hands-free voice dictation devices.
SourceMaxiDent: Does MaxiDent support insurance billing?
Yes, MaxiDent includes Canadian insurance forms and billing natively built-in, with customizable appointment scheduling for multi-provider clinics.
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