Curve Dental vs MacPractice

Curve Dental—Visit MMacPractice3.0Visit

Curve Dental #2 in Dental Charting Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Curve Dental

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Higher score M MacPractice #5 in Dental Charting Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

• Curve Dental fits best

  Cloud practices wanting charting and imaging

• MacPractice fits best

  Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting

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Side by side

Feature	Curve Dental —/10 Visit ↗	MMacPractice 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	3.0
Ranking	#2 in Dental Charting Software	#5 in Dental Charting Software
Best for	Cloud practices wanting charting and imaging	Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Phone · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA	HIPAA
Integrations	8 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Curve Dental 0/4 · MacPractice 0/4
Tooth charting	Not published	Not published
Surface charting	Not published	Not published
Periodontal charting	Not published	Not published
Chart history	Not published	Not published
Specs
Dentition charts	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Dental and perio charting paired with cloud-based imaging Scheduling, self-booking, reminders and digital intake in one platform Claims, billing, treatment planning and analytics support multi-location groups	Combines dental and periodontal charting with digital radiography support Premium adds a patient portal, online scheduling, and online payments Supports browser access, iPad workflows, forms, and patient reminders
Cons	Quote-based pricing makes upfront comparison difficult Feature and service availability varies by package Some services are limited to U.S. practices	Plan prices are not public; prospects must request a demo The product is oriented around Mac and iOS workflows Integration breadth is less clear than its charting and patient features
Our verdict	Curve Dental is a cloud-based dental practice management platform for dental practices and multi-location groups. Its scope runs from provider calendars, patient self-booking and online intake to dental and perio charting, cloud imaging,… Read the review →	MacPractice combines practice management and clinical tools for dental practices using Apple devices. Its capabilities span appointment scheduling, patient records, dental and periodontal charting, digital radiography support, patient… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Curve Dental — where it wins

  • Dental and perio charting paired with cloud-based imaging
  • Scheduling, self-booking, reminders and digital intake in one platform
  • Claims, billing, treatment planning and analytics support multi-location groups

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing makes upfront comparison difficult
  • Feature and service availability varies by package
  • Some services are limited to U.S. practices

• MacPractice — where it wins

  • Combines dental and periodontal charting with digital radiography support
  • Premium adds a patient portal, online scheduling, and online payments
  • Supports browser access, iPad workflows, forms, and patient reminders

  Where it doesn't

  • Plan prices are not public; prospects must request a demo
  • The product is oriented around Mac and iOS workflows
  • Integration breadth is less clear than its charting and patient features

• Curve Dental—/10 · Pricing on request

  Cloud dental charting with imaging, claims, scheduling and patient engagement.

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• MMacPractice3.0/10 · Pricing on request

  Mac-focused practice software with periodontal charting, radiography, and patient workflows.

  Visit MacPracticeFull verdict →