CareStack
Dental practice management software
Health care software
Specialty practice management software
Dental software
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What is CareStack
CareStack is a cloud-based dental practice management platform used to run front-office and clinical workflows in dental organizations. It supports scheduling, charting, billing, insurance processing, patient communications, and reporting, with an emphasis on multi-location and group practice operations. The product is typically used by dental service organizations (DSOs) and growing practices that want centralized administration and standardized workflows across sites.
Cloud-first, centralized operations
CareStack runs as a cloud platform, which supports access across locations without on-premises servers. This model fits organizations that need centralized scheduling, patient records, and financial workflows across multiple clinics. It also simplifies rolling out standardized processes compared with systems designed primarily for single-site deployments.
Integrated clinical and billing workflows
The platform combines clinical charting with revenue-cycle functions such as claims, payments, and insurance tracking. This reduces the need to move data between separate tools for clinical documentation and billing operations. For practices that want one system of record, the integrated approach can reduce duplicate entry and reconciliation work.
DSO-oriented reporting and controls
CareStack includes reporting and administrative features aimed at managing performance across providers and locations. These capabilities support oversight of production, collections, and operational KPIs at a group level. This focus can be useful for organizations that require role-based access and consistent reporting across sites.
Implementation and change management
Migrating from an existing dental practice management system can require significant data mapping, cleanup, and workflow redesign. Multi-location rollouts often involve training across roles (front desk, clinical, billing) and can take time to stabilize. Organizations should plan for a structured implementation and internal change management effort.
May be heavy for small practices
Solo or small offices that only need basic scheduling, charting, and billing may find the platform’s DSO-oriented breadth more than they require. The operational model and configuration options can add complexity relative to simpler practice tools. Cost and administrative overhead may be harder to justify for very small clinics.
Integration needs vary by stack
Dental practices often rely on third-party imaging, patient engagement, accounting, and analytics tools, and integration requirements differ by environment. Some integrations may require additional configuration, vendor coordination, or middleware depending on the systems in place. Buyers should validate required integrations (and any associated fees or limitations) during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Item | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| CareStack (core dental practice management platform) | Custom pricing — contact sales / "Get Pricing" on site | All major PMS features included (scheduling, charting, RCM, patient portal, tele-dentistry, reminders, reporting). Pricing described as flexible and based on number of locations, chairs, providers; implementation fees may apply in some cases. See pricing page for contact/demo. cite |
| CS Membership (add-on) | $99 per month per practice (covers up to 60 members); $2 per month per active member after 60 | Membership management add-on; requires CS Pay; onboarding enabled after contract signing. Pricing quoted per practice and counts across locations. cite |
| CS Pay (payment processing integration) | Setup & account: free to set up; processing rates not published on site | CS Pay setup has no implementation fees, no monthly account fees, no minimums; processing rates are stated to be competitive but per-transaction rates are not listed on the public pages. cite |
Usage-based / Developer API (from CareStack developer portal) Pricing model: Usage-based / transaction pricing for API access (official developer portal) Example costs / published options:
- Option A (developer portal listing): One-time registration $5,000; Minimum monthly fee $100; Fixed fee per location per month $60 (includes 10,000 transactions/location/month); Additional transactions $0.004 each. cite
- Option B (alternate developer portal listing): One-time registration $2,000; Minimum monthly fee $100; Fixed fee per location per month $30 (includes 10,000 transactions/location/month); Additional transactions $0.002 each. cite Notes: These developer/API pricing figures are taken directly from CareStack's developer portal; two different option blocks appear on the portal (see citations). If you plan to integrate via the developer program, contact CareStack for current/contractual terms.
Seller details
CareStack, LLC
Orlando, Florida, US
2015
Private
https://carestack.com/
https://x.com/carestack
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carestack/
