Henry Schein launches cloud-based Dentrix Ascend system

Henry Schein has introduced Dentrix Ascend, its first cloud-based practice management system, which has now completed beta testing.

It offers a web-based practice management system that enhances dental practice efficiency with cloud features such as automatic data backup, modular upgrades and round-the-clock access from any device.

Dentrix Ascend was recognised by Dental Products Report as one of the five top upgrades and innovations of 2013 and delivers real-time information in a way that allows office workflows to be greatly improved.

Most software systems provide reports that look back at data from the month before, whereas Dentrix Ascend provides a dashboard of up-to-date information to ensure dental team members focus on important tasks in a timely manner.

Kevin Bunker, president of Henry Schein's North American dental practice solutions division, said: "Not only is it cloud-based, but it also improves workflow and practice efficiency with an entirely new, easy-to-learn interface that we created based on hundreds of hours of usability research."

This comes after the firm was named one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the third straight year last month.