Most obviously, there is no need for a server. Eliminating the requirement of a dedicated space to house the server – along with the accompanying, intensive infrastructure that protects patient and practice data – frees up space for other things. How great would it be to finally have the perfect spot for the practice-changing cone beam you’ve had your eye on? How about a comfortable, private room to discuss treatment plans?

In the cloud, you’re essentially renting space on someone else’s server, where all the data security processes are in place and are likely more robust and reliable. Not only does being cloud-based help with data security and eliminate the need for server space, it also gives practice owners, doctors and team members anytime, anywhere access to practice records.

While always a convenient aspect to be able to log on from your living room or a soccer field, this is especially valuable when emergencies arise. All a doctor needs is an internet connection to pull up the patient record and talk to the patient about their symptoms to determine if an office visit is necessary or a prescription will suffice until the next business day. Both doctor and patient can remain comfortably at home, benefiting everyone.

Another advantage to cloud-based software is being constantly up to date. Unlike server-based software, where a few times a year you need to go through and install updates to your server and each workstation, software updates automatically push to your cloud-based practice management software every few weeks. There’s nothing you need to do. The updates simply appear and keep your experience current.

Looking specifically at Fuse, there are a number of valuable features that can help you streamline and make your office more efficient. Between the functionality of the cloud and the way Fuse is designed, things like tracking business performance are greatly simplified.  

When you want to see a metric, all the data populates and is accessible in real time. Fuse’s Practice At A Glance dashboard contains key KPIs and clean, easy-to-understand graphs. With the click of a button you can determine how you’re performing with case acceptance, hygiene retention, your accounts receivable balance and more. Everything is there in the highly intuitive dashboard.

Fuse wouldn’t be a Patterson product without the unmatched support we’re known for. From having a trainer come to the practice and work with the staff, to the amazing WalkMe feature which gives step-by-step instructions for any task, to chatting with live support and beyond, our team is with the practice from day one. Our reps like to say we’re “never not there.”

Particularly for multiple locations, Fuse provides an easy way to keep your practice organized. All information for every location and patient is accessible in one centralized database, making everything from scheduling to reporting to insurance processing streamlined and convenient.

Another modernizing aspect of Fuse is the number of included integrations. Everything you need for electronic prescriptions and insurance processing is included in the subscription, along with other must-have features.