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Dolphin Imaging & Management vs Software of Excellence

Dolphin Imaging & Management logo

Dolphin Imaging & Management

Dental

Advanced Orthodontic Imaging & Practice Solution

From
$4500/one-time
Rated
-
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: Dolphin Imaging & Management dolphin Imaging and Management publishes no online pricing for its orthodontic imaging and practice-management software; the vendor's own site (dolphinimaging.com) offers only a phone number and a Contact/Email form, with product pages rendered by client-side data bindings that never expose a price list.; 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: Dolphin Imaging & Management covers Cephalometric analysis, Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dolphin Imaging & Management and Software of Excellence actually diverge.

Attributes where Dolphin Imaging & Management and Software of Excellence differ
AttributeDolphin Imaging & ManagementSoftware of Excellence
Starting price$4500/one-time$299/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Founded19881995

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Windows, Web), 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 Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Cephalometric analysis
  • 3D treatment simulation
  • Superimposition tools
  • VTO (Visual Treatment Objective)
  • Letter generator
  • Image morphing
  • Practice management
  • Cloud storage

Only in Software of Excellence

  • Patient scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Billing system
  • Patient portal
  • Custom reports

Both cover

  • Carestream
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Cephalometric analysisnot Software of Excellence
  • Treatment planningnot Software of Excellence
  • Patient educationnot Software of Excellence
  • Progress documentationnot Software of Excellence

Software of Excellence

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Dolphin Imaging and Management publishes no online pricing for its orthodontic imaging and practice-management software; the vendor's own site (dolphinimaging.com) offers only a phone number and a Contact/Email form, with product pages rendered by client-side data bindings that never expose a price list.

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

Dolphin Imaging & Management

$4500/one-time
  • Dolphin Imaging$4500/one-time
    • Cephalometric analysis
    • 3D imaging
    • Treatment simulation
  • Dolphin Management$6500/one-time
    • Everything in Imaging
    • Practice management
    • Scheduling
  • Aquarium$249/month
    • Cloud-based imaging
    • Aquarium IQ
    • Remote access

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 Dolphin Imaging & Management if

  • You need cephalometric analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want 3d treatment simulation.
Dolphin Imaging & Management review

Choose Software of Excellence if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dolphin Imaging & Management or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. Dolphin Imaging & Management starts at $4500/one-time 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, Dolphin Imaging & Management or Software of Excellence?
Dolphin Imaging & Management starts at $4500/one-time and Software of Excellence at $299/month.
Does Dolphin Imaging & Management or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Dolphin Imaging & Management best used for?
Dolphin Imaging & Management is most often used for cephalometric analysis, treatment planning, patient education, progress documentation. Of those, cephalometric analysis and treatment planning are not what Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can Dolphin Imaging & Management do that Software of Excellence cannot?
Dolphin Imaging & Management covers Cephalometric analysis, 3D treatment simulation, Superimposition tools, VTO (Visual Treatment Objective). Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling, Digital charting, Treatment planning, Imaging integration. Both handle Carestream, HIPAA Compliant, On-premise deployment, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dolphin Imaging & Management: How do I get pricing information from Dolphin Imaging?

Dolphin Imaging does not publish pricing on their website. To obtain pricing details, contact their team at +1.818.435.1368 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT).

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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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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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