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
- +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.
- −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
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About Praktika
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Praktika Details
Praktika's In-App Market Place
Does Praktika have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
AUD ($), USD ($), NZD ($), SGD ($), GBP (£), EUR (€), CAD ($), JPY (¥), HKD ($)
Pros & Cons
- 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.
- 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.
Praktika's Support Options
Email Address
support@praktika.com.auContact
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