If you are a IT professional looking to start his own business, there is a HUGE business opportunity that is being missed by everyone.
It is that of Practice Management Software for Dentists. There was a major player in the market a few years ago. The issue was that they sold
It is that of Practice Management Software for Dentists. There was a major player in the market a few years ago. The issue was that they sold
all the data to corporate dental chains.
Suddenly patients who had appointments with their regular dentists started getting calls from chains offering the EXACT same treatment for a reduced cost.
That killed the business. Some folks still use it but overall the trust was
Suddenly patients who had appointments with their regular dentists started getting calls from chains offering the EXACT same treatment for a reduced cost.
That killed the business. Some folks still use it but overall the trust was
lost.
Dentistry as far as I am concerned is at the doorstep of the golden age in terms of technology, patient awareness and motivation and overall parity with Western dentists.
A well made easy to use PMS is worth it's weight in gold!
Dentistry as far as I am concerned is at the doorstep of the golden age in terms of technology, patient awareness and motivation and overall parity with Western dentists.
A well made easy to use PMS is worth it's weight in gold!
A desirable software should be:
-Server based as against cloud based
-Data should be owned by the dentist and NOT software provider!
-Easy to install and operate
-Have clear basic functions like charting all teeth, old work and treatment needed
-An easy to use appointment book
-Server based as against cloud based
-Data should be owned by the dentist and NOT software provider!
-Easy to install and operate
-Have clear basic functions like charting all teeth, old work and treatment needed
-An easy to use appointment book
-Easy ledger which should be password protected.
-Have a ONE TIME fee! (More later on this)
-Be compatible with most digital xray systems, intra oral camera softwares etc
-Be easy to back up.
-Have easy remote access, specially via smartphones
-Have a ONE TIME fee! (More later on this)
-Be compatible with most digital xray systems, intra oral camera softwares etc
-Be easy to back up.
-Have easy remote access, specially via smartphones
What it should NOT have:
-Need constant upgrades which cost money
-Have an expiration date needing renewal which costs a bomb!
-Be sold to the highest bidder (Already covered)
-Need expensive upgrades
-Need constant upgrades which cost money
-Have an expiration date needing renewal which costs a bomb!
-Be sold to the highest bidder (Already covered)
-Need expensive upgrades
I have spoken to a LOT of dentists and these points pretty much cover most of their wish lists.
"Charge me a bigger fee up front and then that's it. Set an annual maintenance fee but don't hold me ransom in 3 years by asking for a huge renewal fee"
I hope someone will read
"Charge me a bigger fee up front and then that's it. Set an annual maintenance fee but don't hold me ransom in 3 years by asking for a huge renewal fee"
I hope someone will read
this and take full advantage of this opportunity that is literally a goldmine.
Feel free to reach out for any technical clarifications.
CC: @aparanjape @ngkabra @anandesh @ksprashant @Girbane @neeran @scanman @MCCIA_Pune
#dentistry #Practicemanagementsoftware #opportunity
Feel free to reach out for any technical clarifications.
CC: @aparanjape @ngkabra @anandesh @ksprashant @Girbane @neeran @scanman @MCCIA_Pune
#dentistry #Practicemanagementsoftware #opportunity
