Dental software migration made simple

Switch dental software without the headache. Migrate dental practice data — patients, appointments, procedures, insurance, and treatment plans — from Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental. No consultant needed.

How migration works

1

Connect your system

Enter your Open Dental API key or export CSV files from Dentrix or Eaglesoft. SiftDental auto-detects the format.

2

Preview your data

See how many patients, appointments, procedures, and insurance records will be imported before anything moves.

3

Import with duplicate detection

SiftDental checks for existing records and lets you choose: skip duplicates, merge, or overwrite. Nothing gets lost or doubled.

4

You're done

Your practice is fully migrated. Patients, history, treatment plans, insurance — all in SiftDental, ready to use.

Two ways to import

Direct API connection

For Open Dental practices. Enter your API key and SiftDental pulls your data directly — no export files needed.

  • Live record count preview
  • Automatic field mapping
  • Real-time progress tracking

CSV file upload

For Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or any system. Export your data as CSV files and upload them — SiftDental auto-detects the format.

  • Auto-detect Dentrix & Eaglesoft formats
  • Column mapping preview
  • Validation before import

What gets migrated

Providers (dentists, hygienists, staff)
Patients (demographics, contact info, medical history)
Appointments (past and upcoming)
Procedures (with CDT codes, tooth numbers, fees)
Insurance plans (carriers, coverage, eligibility)
Treatment plans (with phasing and status)

Built-in duplicate detection

Already have some data in SiftDental? No problem. The import tool scans for duplicates before importing and lets you choose how to handle them:

Skip

Keep existing records

Overwrite

Replace with imported data

Merge

Fill empty fields only

Import anyway

Create new records

Why practices migrate their dental software

If you are running your practice on legacy desktop dental software, you already know the frustrations. Servers crash at the worst times, updates require after-hours IT visits, and accessing patient data from home or a second location is either impossible or painfully slow. The tools that worked ten years ago were not built for how modern practices operate — multiple locations, remote treatment planning, and patients who expect online booking and digital forms. Every month you stay on outdated software is another month your team spends on workarounds instead of patient care.

The biggest reason practices delay dental software migration is fear of losing data. Years of patient records, treatment history, insurance details, and appointment notes feel irreplaceable — because they are. SiftDental was built with that concern front and center. Every migration includes a full preview step where you see exactly how many records will import, field by field, before a single row moves. Automatic duplicate detection means you will never end up with doubled patient charts or conflicting appointment histories. Your data stays intact, verified, and ready to use from day one.

There is also a real cost to not migrating. Manual insurance verification that could be automated, paper forms that slow down check-in, no cloud access when you need to review a case from home — these inefficiencies add up to hours of lost productivity every week. Practices that switch dental software to a cloud-based platform like SiftDental consistently report faster front-desk workflows, fewer claim rejections, and less time spent on tasks that software should handle automatically. The longer you wait, the more those hidden costs compound.

What makes SiftDental migration different is that it was designed for practice owners, not IT consultants. You do not need to hire a third-party company or block off a weekend for the transition. The entire process — connecting your existing system, previewing your data, resolving duplicates, and completing the import — takes about 15 minutes and is included free with every plan. Whether you are moving from Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental, SiftDental handles the mapping automatically so your team can get back to treating patients the same day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I migrate from Dentrix to cloud dental software?
Export your Dentrix data as CSV files and upload them to SiftDental — the system auto-detects the Dentrix format and maps every field for you. The full dental software migration takes about 15 minutes, and you can preview all records before anything is imported. No third-party consultant or special IT setup is required.
Is dental software migration safe for patient data?
Yes. SiftDental shows you a complete preview of every record before the import runs, so nothing moves until you approve it. Built-in duplicate detection ensures existing patient charts are never overwritten by accident, and you can choose to skip, merge, or replace on a per-record basis. Your practice data migration is fully reversible during the preview stage.
How long does dental practice data migration take?
Most practices complete their dental software migration in under 15 minutes. The actual import time depends on the number of records — a typical practice with a few thousand patients finishes in five to ten minutes. There is no downtime required, so your team can keep seeing patients while the migration runs in the background.

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