ABELDent Local Plus is an on-premises dental practice management software that is designed to streamline clinical operations. Applications like ABELDent play a pivotal role in enhancing and simplifying patient care. As convenience becomes a growing priority for patients in addition to the services they receive, such tools ensure that dental practices can offer a more streamlined, organized, and patient-friendly experience. ABELDent facilitates this by improving several aspects related to scheduling appointments, managing patient and billing records, and report generation, among others.
Since the service is locally hosted and managed by the end users, dental practices may have a harder time making sure the application runs smoothly. Another glaring issue with on-premises versions of software is the limited accessibility they offer. Unlike cloud-hosted solutions, on-premises software can only be accessed on the device they have been locally installed on. This creates a significant challenge as the staff are moving between the device running ABELDent and their workstation. This constant back-and-forth can lead to interruptions and reduce workflow effectiveness.
Comparing Locally Installed vs Cloud Hosted ABELDent
In addition to the previously mentioned challenges, on-premises versions of the software include dealing with the hassle of hardware acquisition and maintenance, security challenges, and training staff on technological aspects unrelated to dental services.
Switching to a cloud-hosted version of ABELDent Local Plus offers significantly greater benefits. The table provided below outlines the distinction between local and cloud-hosted ABELDent software.
| Aspects | Locally Hosted (Desktop) | Cloud Deployment |
| Initial and Ongoing Costs | Higher initial and ongoing costs | Lower initial and ongoing costs |
| Hardware Requirements | Additional hardware and a local server required | No extra purchases or local servers needed |
| Access Control | Less reliable VPN, local access systems | VPN access, Active Directory-based |
| Server and Data Separation | Shared server and SQL instance | Separate servers and SQL instances for each practice |
| Monitoring and Availability | Reactive monitoring, lower redundancy | Proactive monitoring, high availability |
| Compliance and Security Measures | Varies, less advanced biometric and security measures | SAS 70 Type II, biometric access, three-factor authentication, 24/7 security |
| Flexibility | Limited to specific hardware and location | Accessible from any device, anywhere, anytime |
| Performance | Depends on local hardware capabilities | Optimized with scalable cloud resources |
| Maintenance | Requires regular hardware and software updates | Handled by the cloud provider with minimal input from the user |
| Data Access | Limited to the local machine | Accessible globally with an internet connection |
| Backup | Manual and often neglected | Automated regular backups by cloud provider |
| Scalability | Limited by physical hardware | Easily scalable with cloud resources |
By using a cloud-hosted version of ABELDent Local Plus, dental practices can enhance their agility and improve their responsiveness to clients’ requirements, leading to quicker and more efficient client interactions.
ABELDent System Requirements for Cloud and Local Desktop
Before you can make the transition to a cloud-hosted ABELDent setup, it is essential to understand the system requirements for running the software. The table below shows the minimum requirements to run ABELDent on a desktop and when hosted on the cloud desktop.
| Component | Local Desktop | Database Server (2-8 workstations) | Cloud Desktop |
| Processor | Intel i3 or better (or AMD equivalent) | Intel i5 or better (or AMD equivalent) | Intel i3 or better (or AMD equivalent) |
| RAM | 8GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 80 GB Hard disk | 240 GB Hard Disk | 80 GB Hard disk |
| Screen Resolution | 21″ with 1920×1080 resolution | 21″ with 1920×1080 resolution | 21″ with 1920×1080 resolution |
| Network Connection | 100 Mbps NIC | 100 Mbps NIC | 100 Mbps NIC |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | Windows 8.1 Pro |
How Can a Cloud Expert Simplify Hosting ABELDent Local Plus?
Transitioning to a cloud-hosted setup for any software is a technically complicated process, requiring intimate knowledge of cloud computing and virtualization technology. This is where a cloud expert like Apps4Rent can step in and ease your transition. A reliable cloud expert will ensure that your practice can seamlessly transition to a cloud-hosted ABELDent Local Plus setup with minimal disruptions and downtime. Having a cloud expert on your team offers you the following benefits:
- Streamlined cloud hosting
- Secure Data Migration
- Enforce and maintain security and compliance
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance, freeing you up to focus on delivering exceptional patient care
- Minimize disruptions and downtime associated with the transition
Choose Your Plan
Dedicated
Bronze
*For first 3 months
- 2 GB RAM and
2 vCPUs - 40 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Silver
Save 10% yearly
- 4 GB RAM and
2 vCPUs - 50 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Gold
Save 10% yearly
- 8 GB RAM and
4 vCPUs - 65 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Platinum
Save 10% yearly
- 16 GB RAM and
8 vCPUs - 130 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Platinum Plus
Save 10% yearly
- 32 GB RAM and 16 vCPUs
- 250 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Plan A Included
Contact Apps4Rent to Host ABELDent Local Plus on the Cloud
Apps4Rent is an experienced cloud service provider with a proven track record of over two decades of hosting software on the cloud. We have helped numerous businesses and practices reach their full operating potential by serving as a technological partner that supports and enhances their daily operations. By choosing us to host your ABELDent Local Plus service on our SSAE 16 certified data centers, you can sit back and relax while our cloud experts handle the technical complexities of the transition. Contact us today over chat, call, or text to learn more.
