Planet DDS
Planet DDS has 3 products in our database, spanning practice management and patient engagement. Its strongest-rated product on our Data Index is Denticon (7.3).
About Planet DDS
Planet DDS is based in Newport Beach, California and was founded in 2003. It makes Denticon, a cloud-native dental practice management system that was billed as the first and largest cloud-based dental practice management software in the United States, with about 600 clients when Planet DDS acquired Apteryx Imaging.
Planet DDS bought Vancouver-based Apteryx Imaging, maker of XrayVision, XVWeb, VELscope and TUXEDO sensors, in an all-cash deal reported at about CAD$39 million and completed in 2020. Planet DDS had been a distribution partner for Apteryx's XVWeb platform before the deal.
Source: Planet DDS acquires Apteryx Imaging (Becker's Dental), Apteryx Imaging to be acquired by Planet DDS (Dental Products Report), 2020 Year-in-Review: Planet DDS (planetdds.com).
Products
Denticon
Planet DDS · Cloud PMS
Cloud PMS built for DSOs and growing groups: centralized, API-friendly and well rated, from $795/mo. Support is ticket-based, reviewers note.
Cloud 9 Ortho
Planet DDS · Orthodontic PMS
Cloud 9 Ortho is a cloud-based practice management solution specifically designed for orthodontic practices, groups, and OSOs, emphasizing accessibility.
Legwork
Planet DDS · All-in-one patient engagement
Legwork, now part of Planet DDS, offers patient engagement tools for dental practices, focusing on streamlined communication and practice growth.
Portfolio profile
Average Data Index axes across 3 software products.
Table view
| Axis | Planet DDS | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5.9 | Average of 3 products |
| Integrations | 6.8 | Average of 3 products |
| Pricing clarity | 3.7 | Average of 3 products |
| Support | 3.3 | Average of 3 products |
| Vendor stability | 7.5 | Average of 3 products |
| User rating | 9.3 | Average of 3 products |
Where Planet DDS competes
- Cloud PMS — 16 competitors, best rank #4
- Orthodontic PMS — 6 competitors, best rank #4
- All-in-one patient engagement — 25 competitors, best rank #19
Planet DDS pricing at a glance
| Product | Category | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Denticon | Cloud PMS | from $795/mo |
| Cloud 9 Ortho | Orthodontic PMS | Quote only |
| Legwork | All-in-one patient engagement | Quote only |
Prices are list prices we could verify publicly; see each product page for tiers, sources and the date checked.
Planet DDS FAQ
What products does Planet DDS make?
We track 3 products from Planet DDS: Denticon, Cloud 9 Ortho, and Legwork.
Does Planet DDS publish its prices?
1 of 3 Planet DDS products have a published price in our data (Denticon from $795/mo). The rest are quote-only or not published.
Company timeline
- Launch Cloud 9 Ortho: Cloud 9 Software founded
- Acquisition Legwork acquired by Planet DDS