Denticon (Planet DDS) vs Dentrix Ascend (Henry Schein One)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared. Last verified June 6, 2026.
The short answer
Denticon (Planet DDS) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for Dentists and practice managers. Solo GPs, multi-location groups and DSOs, and specialty practices. the purpose-built DSO platform. Centralized data and location-drillable reporting across every site.
At a glance
| Denticon (Planet DDS) | Dentrix Ascend (Henry Schein One) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared | #5 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Multi-location DSO reporting | Cloud migration for Dentrix users |
| Pricing | $$$ (from ~$750/mo) | $$ (quote only) |
| HQ | United States | United States |
| Founded | — | — |
Denticon (Planet DDS)
the purpose-built DSO platform. Centralized data and location-drillable reporting across every site.
www.planetdds.com/denticon/See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
Dentrix Ascend (Henry Schein One)
the easiest cloud migration for Dentrix loyalists. Familiar workflow, weaker reporting.
www.dentrixascend.com/See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
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