Once Dentrix Ascend data is synced, it powers many tools and dashboards throughout Practice by Numbers.
Practice Analytics and Dashboards
PbN dashboards use Dentrix Ascend data to provide insights such as:
Production and collections trends
Appointment scheduling performance
New patient growth
Provider productivity
Hygiene performance
Practice goal tracking
These insights help practices measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Revenue Opportunity Tools
Practice by Numbers automatically identifies opportunities based on Dentrix Ascend data.
Examples include:
Unscheduled Treatment: Patients who accepted treatment plans but do not have appointments scheduled.
Overdue Recall: Patients whose hygiene recall appointments are past due.
Reactivation Lists: Patients who have not been seen in the practice for extended periods.
Accounts Receivable Follow-Up: Patients with outstanding account balances.
These lists help practices proactively manage revenue and patient care.
Patient Communication
Practice by Numbers uses Dentrix Ascend patient data to support automated communication.
Examples include:
Appointment reminders
Appointment confirmations
Recall reminders
Reactivation messages
Payment reminders
Communication can be sent through:
Text messages
Email
Phone call workflows
Patient Flow and Scheduling Insights
Appointment data from Dentrix Ascend helps PbN track:
Daily schedule performance
Provider utilization
Chair usage
Appointment statuses
This information helps practices improve scheduling efficiency.
Online Forms and Patient Portal
PbN forms can automatically pre-fill patient information from Dentrix Ascend.
Examples include:
Patient demographics
Insurance information
Contact information
When a patient submits a form, the completed document can be attached to their record.