Works in a browser from anywhere.
Molar Built inDentrix Not available
Compare · Head to head
Molar vs. Dentrix
Why growing practices switch from Dentrix to Molar, and what to know before you do.
Why practices switch
3 reasons to choose Molar over Dentrix
Calls ring inside the software.
Molar Built inDentrix Not available
Text patients and see their replies.
Molar Built inDentrix Costs extra
✓The score
Molar
80 of 85
built in
Dentrix
11 of 85
confirmed built in
- 8 cost extra
- 3 limited
- 12 not available
- 51 not rated
Molar customers can count on 69 more built-in features to elevate their practice operations.
≡Every feature rated for Dentrix
FeatureMolarDentrix
Clinical
Odontogram and perio chartingChart teeth, surfaces, and gum measurements.Built inBuilt in
Treatment planningBuild plans and estimates, and get them signed.Built inBuilt in
Integrated imagingView X-rays and images inside the chart.Built inCapture runs through the Molar Imaging desktop app.Built in
ePrescribingSend prescriptions from the chart.Built in, pass-through feeYour ePrescribing provider's fees pass through.Costs extra
AI X-ray analysisA second look at every radiograph.Built inThrough Clarity.Costs extra
Imaging built by the software makerImaging software from the same company, not a bridge to another vendor.Built inMolar Imaging: a browser viewer plus a desktop capture app.Not available
Guided clinical examsStep-by-step exam prompts based on the Kois method.Not availableNot available
Front office
SchedulingBook and move appointments across operatories.Built inBuilt in
Multi-location schedulingRun every office from one schedule.Built inLimited
ReportingProduction, collections, and custom reports.Built inLimited
Team chatMessage coworkers inside the software.Built inBuilt in
Revenue cycle
Insurance claimsSend claims electronically and track them.Built in, pass-through feeThrough DentalXchange. Clearinghouse fees pass through.Built in
EOB processingPost insurance payments to patient accounts.Built inElectronic remittances post automatically, and paper EOBs are read by AI.Built in
Patients
Automatic text remindersAppointment reminders go out on their own.Built inText reminders are included in your Molar subscription.Costs extra
Two-way textingText patients and see their replies.Built inIncluded in your Molar subscription.Costs extra
Family accountsLink households and share one balance.Built inBuilt in
Online self-schedulingPatients book their own visits online.Built inCosts extra
Patient portalPatients see visits, forms, and bills online.Built inCosts extra
Online formsPatients fill out and sign forms before the visit.Built inCosts extra
Check-in kioskPatients check themselves in on a tablet.Built inNot available
Built-in phone systemCalls ring inside the software.Built inCalls and fax through Molar Voice. Included in your Molar subscription.Not available
Online reputation managementRequest, track, and answer online reviews.LimitedMolar sends review requests and tracks clicks today. Monitoring and replying to reviews are on the roadmap.Not available
TeledentistryVideo visits with patients.On the roadmapNot available
Payments
Online paymentsPatients pay online or from a text.Built inThrough Fiserv CardPointe.Built in
In-person card paymentsTake cards on a terminal at the desk.Built inFiserv CardPointe terminals.Costs extra
Card processing and cards on fileProcess cards and save them for later.Built inBuilt in
Prepaid account creditHold prepaid money on a patient account.Built inAccount credit and a shared family balance.Not available
Payment plans with auto-debitSplit a balance into automatic payments.Built inIncluded with Molar through Umbrella (umbrellasmileclub.com), plus installment schedules for orthodontic contracts.Not available
Membership plansIn-house plans for patients without insurance.Built inIncluded with Molar through Umbrella (umbrellasmileclub.com).Not available
Electronic statementsSend statements by email or text.Built inNot available
Billing and collectionsWork aging balances and follow up.Built inBuilt in
Your team
Time clockStaff clock in and out.Built inLimited
Timesheet reportsReview hours and export them.Built inNot available
Platform
Cloud-based, no office serverWorks in a browser from anywhere.Built inNot available
Built inBuilt in, pass-through feeOn the roadmapCosts extraLimitedNot availableNot rated
Molar's ratings come from our own product. Dentrix's ratings are compiled from published comparison pages, as of November 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners.