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MaxiDent vs Software of Excellence

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MaxiDent

Dental

Complete dental practice solution for Canadian practices

From
$50/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Software of Excellence logo

Software of Excellence

Dental

Comprehensive Dental Practice Solution

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MaxiDent outdated user interface design compared to newer dental software competitors; Software of Excellence no price is published for EXACT or any Software of Excellence product; the site carries no rate card and routes enquiries to the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: MaxiDent covers Canadian insurance integration, Software of Excellence covers Digital charting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MaxiDent and Software of Excellence actually diverge.

Attributes where MaxiDent and Software of Excellence differ
AttributeMaxiDentSoftware of Excellence
Starting price$50/month$299/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, On-Premises, Windows, macOSWindows, Web
Founded19881995

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

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
  • Canadian insurance carriers
  • Dental labs
  • Imaging systems
  • PIPEDA Compliant
  • Secure Backup

Only in Software of Excellence

  • Digital charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Billing system
  • Patient portal
  • Custom reports
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Both cover

  • Patient scheduling
  • Treatment planning
  • Encrypted Data
  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support
  • 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 Software of Excellence
  • Insurance processingnot Software of Excellence
  • Multi-location managementnot Software of Excellence

Software of Excellence

  • Dental practice management for UK practices including NHS and private workflowsnot MaxiDent
  • Appointment booking, patient recall and treatment planningnot MaxiDent
  • Patient communications and marketing campaigns from practice datanot 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

Software of Excellence

  • No price is published for EXACT or any Software of Excellence product; the site carries no rate card and routes enquiries to the vendor
  • The company now operates under Henry Schein One, with the site copyright and contact email pointing to Henry Schein One rather than Software of Excellence
  • Cloud access, patient portal and marketing capability come from separate products such as MyPractice Cloud, Patient Portal and Campaign+ rather than being part of the core system
  • The original softwareofexcellence.co.uk domain now redirects to softwareofexcellence.com

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

Software of Excellence

$299/month
  • Standard$299/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Professional$399/month
    • All standard features
    • Imaging integration
    • Advanced analytics

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.
MaxiDent review

Choose Software of Excellence if

  • You need digital charting.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want imaging integration.
Software of Excellence review

Questions people ask

Is MaxiDent or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. MaxiDent starts at $50/month and Software of Excellence at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MaxiDent or Software of Excellence?
MaxiDent starts at $50/month and Software of Excellence at $299/month.
Does MaxiDent or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
MaxiDent runs on Cloud, On-Premises, Windows, macOS. Software of Excellence runs on Windows, Web.
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 Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can MaxiDent do that Software of Excellence cannot?
MaxiDent covers Canadian insurance integration, Provincial fee guides, Bilingual support, Canadian insurance carriers. Software of Excellence covers Digital charting, Imaging integration, Insurance processing, Billing system. Both handle Patient scheduling, Treatment planning, Encrypted Data, On-premise deployment.

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.

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Software of Excellence: How much does Software of Excellence cost?

Software of Excellence does not publish pricing online. The company uses a consultative sales model where pricing is customized based on practice size, requirements, and specific solutions chosen. Contact their team at [email protected] or 01634 266800.

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MaxiDent: 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.

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Software of Excellence: How can I get pricing from Software of Excellence?

Customers can book a call with a Customer Success Consultant, call 01634 266800, email [email protected], or use the contact form to discuss specific needs and receive customized pricing.

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MaxiDent: 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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