Altius Dental Upgrades Its Practice Management with Denticon to Deepen Access to Patient Care
At Altius Dental, our mission has always been to provide quality, compassionate, and accessible dental care, especially in rural and underserved communities across Texas. Today, we’re excited to share an important new step forward in that mission: selecting Denticon by Planet DDS as our enterprise practice management platform.
Why We Made the Move
Previously, Altius Dental was operating on a mix of legacy systems. While these systems served us, they posed several pain points as we grew:
- Fragmented operations across different locations
- Difficulty in maintaining real-time visibility of data
- Challenges with continuity of care during internet outages or connectivity issues
We needed a more unified, modern, reliable platform. One that would allow all of our locations to operate in sync, improve efficiency, and ensure our patients get the same high standard of care no matter where they are.
What Denticon Brings to the Table
By transitioning to Denticon, we’ll gain a number of key advantages:
- A cloud-based platform, centralizing operations and reporting across sites
- Real-time data visibility, allowing leadership and teams to make faster, better decisions
- Remote access capabilities, ensuring continuity even when internet connectivity is imperfect
- Consistency and reliability across all practice locations
These benefits aren’t just about better technology. They translate directly into better patient experiences, smoother workflows for our staff, and more effective use of resources.
How and When We’ll Implement It
We won’t flip the switch everywhere at once. Our rollout plan is designed to ensure smooth transitions:
- Phase 1 begins in Fall 2025, with our first location going live in October
- Full deployment across all of our 30+ locations is expected by June 2026
This phased approach gives our teams time to adapt, ensures proper training and support, and helps us manage any challenges that arise without affecting patient care.
Staying True to Our Mission
At Altius Dental, we believe that modernizing our infrastructure is essential, not just for growth, but for staying grounded in what matters most: access and care. Some of our founding principles are:
- Bringing dental care to places larger groups often overlook
- Ensuring that location doesn’t become a barrier to high-quality treatment
- Supporting not only patients, but also our workforce, by giving them better tools to serve
With Denticon, we’re investing not just in software, but in capacity: capacity to serve more people, to do so more efficiently, and to stay responsive to the needs of the communities we work in.
What This Means for Our Patients & Teams
For patients, this upgrade means:
- More consistent scheduling and record-keeping across locations
- Fewer disruptions and better care continuity
- Faster responses, more accurate information, and improved service
For our staff, this means:
- A unified system that reduces redundant tasks
- Better data visibility to track performance and outcomes
- More time focused on patient care rather than administrative work
Looking Forward
We view this as a long-term investment in both sustainability and growth. As we onboard Denticon, we’re also reinforcing commitments to:
- Expanding our reach into underserved rural areas
- Creating stable, fulfilling jobs in those communities
- Embracing innovation without losing the human touch
We believe this modernization will strengthen Altius Dental not just from a technology standpoint, but in living out our values every day.
Thank You & Join Us Along the Journey
This transformation is a team effort, thanks to every clinician, staff member, and community partner who helps make it possible. We’re excited for what’s ahead, and we welcome your feedback as we go live with Denticon in more locations.