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Praktika

by Lizard Software · Since 2006
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Quick facts
VendorLizard Software
Year launched2006
StatusActive
Location16/24 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East, VIC 3151, Australia
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About Praktika

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Praktika by Lizard Software is a cloud-first dental practice management system built to handle the daily clinical and administrative workflows of dental clinics. Its stated goal is to combine appointment scheduling, clinical charting, imaging, billing and patient communications into one platform so practices can run paperless, accept online bookings and streamline clinical-to-administration handoffs. The product is developed and supported from Australia by Lizard Software and is presented as a private-cloud SaaS solution aimed at single-operator clinics through multi-site practices. The user interface emphasizes clarity and clinical workflows rather than flashy visuals. Praktika’s appointment book uses colour-coded blocks and drag-and-drop rescheduling so receptionists can make changes quickly, while the patient file gives a single-pane view of appointments, balances and clinical notes. There’s an iPad companion app designed for paperless forms and electronic signatures, which helps speed check-in and consent collection. Overall the UI is practical: it prioritises fast access to treatment plans and imaging thumbnails over elaborate dashboard analytics, which many reviewers praise for lowering onboarding friction.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The software is cloud-based, allowing access to data from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • Praktika offers a comprehensive set of features in one easy-to-use solution.
  • The pricing is transparent, affordable, and has not increased in 17 years.
  • The company provides a professional data conversion service to help practices migrate to the software.
  • Praktika is highly customizable to meet the unique needs of a practice and individual users.
Cons
  • The software relies on a reliable internet connection for full functionality.
  • Uploading large files may experience some lag on slower internet connections.
  • The software does not have a resale value, and the subscription fee is not an investment.
  • Some data from previous software may not be fully compatible and cannot be converted.
  • Specific features for mobile devices (like the iPad app) may have limited functionality compared to the desktop version.

Features

Key features

Data Conversion Service

Praktika offers a data conversion service to migrate electronic data from other dental software packages, which is rated as the best in the industry.

Affordable and Transparent Pricing

The company has maintained its prices for 17 years with no increases and offers clear, simple pricing without hidden fees.

Flexibility and Scalability

The software is designed to be highly flexible, making it suitable for both multi-location dental practices and growing businesses.

Longevity and Innovation

Praktika is the pioneer of cloud-based dental software in Australia, with over 18 years of experience. They have a history of original ideas and a commitment to constantly innovating and improving their product.

Security

The software prioritizes security with state-of-the-art encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits.

User-Friendly and Customizable

Praktika is known for its intuitive design, making it easy to use even for those with minimal technical expertise.

Additional features

Appointment Book

A feature for managing appointments and scheduling.

Clinical Charts

Tools for clinical charting, including periodontal and restorative charting.

Reports and Analysis

A reporting system for financial, marketing, and statistical analysis, with options for customized reports.

Online Booking

A feature that allows patients to book appointments online.

Online Payments

Enables practices to accept payments online.

Treatment Planning

A tool for creating and managing treatment plans for patients.

Images and X-rays

A system for managing patient images and X-rays.

Automated Recalls

A system for automatically reminding patients about appointments and follow-ups.

Patient Online Forms

Allows patients to fill out forms online.

Referrals and Communication

Features for managing referrals and communication with patients.

Data Conversion Service

A professional service to migrate data from other dental software.

Fee Management

A tool to manage fee schedules, including government schedules and custom fees.

Sterilization

A feature for tracking sterilization processes.

Software Integrations

The software integrates with various third-party applications like HICAPS, Tyro, HealthEngine, MyHealth1st, PayPal, and Stripe.

Testdrive

A feature that allows potential users to test the software at their own pace.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
9
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishGermanSpanishRussianChineseVietnameseThaiArabicTurkishCzech

Billing currencies

🇦🇺AUD🇺🇸USD🇳🇿NZD🇸🇬SGD🇬🇧GBP🇪🇺EUR🇨🇦CAD🇯🇵JPY🇭🇰HKD

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