Dental practices often face disjointed workflows—manual appointment logs, scattered patient charts, limited diagnostic integration, and ad-hoc prescription tracking. Off-the-shelf dental software often forces clinics to adapt their processes to rigid templates, limiting care personalization and operational fluidity.
Rigel Networks’ custom-built Dental Management System (DMS) was designed in close collaboration with practicing dentists, orthodontists, and clinic managers. The result: a system that mirrors how dental care is actually delivered—digitally unified, clinically intuitive, and operationally agile.
Key Use Cases & Capabilities
- Comprehensive Patient Profiles
Centralized records for medical history, dental charts, allergies, and treatment timelines
→ Enables informed care and continuity across visits - Integrated Diagnostic Imaging
Supports real-time upload and annotation of X-rays, OPGs, and intraoral scans
→ Simplifies case review and treatment planning - Smart Treatment Planning
Procedure mapping with dental charting (FDI/Universal Numbering)
→ Improves visualization and clinical communication - Inbuilt ePrescription & Drug Alerts
Drug interaction alerts, dosage templates, and print/email prescriptions
→ Reduces medication errors and enhances compliance - Chair-Side Notes & Voice Dictation
Real-time case notes using shorthand macros or voice input
→ Reduces post-shift documentation effort - Follow-Up & Recall Automation
Auto-reminders for cleaning, root canal sessions, and ortho check-ins
→ Boosts patient retention and preventive care - Front Desk & Billing Module
Appointment booking, walk-in queue management, and insurance billing
→ Streamlines admin tasks and improves patient flow
Role-Based Access & Interfaces
| Role | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Dentist | Charting, imaging review, notes, treatment plans, eRx |
| Assistant/Hygienist | Vital tracking, procedure prep, sterilization logs |
| Reception/Admin | Appointment scheduling, billing, insurance claims |
| Clinic Manager | Analytics, user permissions, inventory oversight |
| Patient (via Portal) | Access prescriptions, follow-up schedules, invoices |
Comparison with Market Alternatives
| Market Tool / Manual Method | Limitations | Rigel Dental Management System |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Clinic Software | No imaging, lacks dental charting | Rich charting with diagnostic image integration |
| Paper Records | Prone to loss, hard to share or audit | Centralized, searchable digital profiles |
| Excel-Based Treatment Logs | No continuity, no scheduling or alerts | Procedure-linked recall and real-time notes |
| Generic EMR/EHRs | Not built for dental workflows | Custom interface with chair-side usability |
Before vs After Snapshot
| Metric | Before (Manual/Generic Tool) | After (Rigel Dental System) |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment planning time | 15–20 mins | 5 mins with chart templates |
| Follow-up missed recall rate | ~35% | < 10% with automated reminders |
| Prescription errors | Manual lookup | Alerts + standard drug DB |
| Billing + claim prep | 1–2 hours daily | Automated with case linkage |
| Imaging access during consultation | Separate system | Inline with patient record |
Analytics & Reporting Dashboards
- Patient conversion funnel (inquiry → treatment start)
- Monthly revenue by treatment type (implants, ortho, general)
- Follow-up compliance rate by practitioner
- Inventory usage: materials, tools, consumables
- Top procedures by frequency and revenue
Real Impact: Industry Examples
- Urban Dental Chain (8 clinics): Reduced admin overhead by 50% and increased treatment acceptance by 22%
- Standalone Pediatric Dental Office: Cut missed follow-ups by 80% using recall automation
- Cosmetic Dentistry Practice: Enabled digital consent, imaging, and plan reviews all in one platform
Why Choose This Solution?
- Designed with dental professionals—not retrofitted from general EHRs
- Real-time chair-side support with voice dictation and macros
- HIPAA-compliant architecture with granular access control
- Custom branding and workflows per clinic or practitioner
- Built-in scalability for single-chair or multi-location practices
Get Started
Email: presales@rigelnetworks.com
Website: www.rigelnetworks.com
Locations: US | India
