SimplePractice has long been a popular choice for health and wellness professionals, but it was built with therapists and counselors in mind. For dental practices, this creates a fundamental mismatch. The software lacks specialized dental charting, procedure codes, and the recall automation that keeps your schedule full. Moreover, SimplePractice's basic calendar reminders are locked behind their most expensive tier, forcing you to pay $99/month just to send automated text and email reminders. RecallFill was designed specifically for dental offices, offering robust periodontal charting, CDT code integration, and powerful recall features at a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | RecallFill | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Dental Charting | Yes – full periodontal and odontogram charting built-in | No – generic SOAP notes only, no dental-specific templates |
| Dental Procedure Codes (CDT) | Integrated CDT codes and insurance claim management | Not available – limited to CPT codes for therapy |
| Automated Recall & Reminders | Included in all plans – unlimited emails, texts, and voice calls | Only in Premium plan – requires $99/mo for automated reminders |
| Customizable Recall Frequencies | Yes – set intervals based on treatment type | No – only generic appointment reminders |
| Patient Recall Lists & Reports | Yes – track unscheduled patients and send targeted campaigns | No – manual tracking outside the system |
| Pricing (est. enterprise) | $79/month – all features included | $99/month – Premium plan required for automation |
| Ease of Use for Dental Teams | Intuitive dashboard with dental workflow in mind | Designed for talk therapy – steep learning curve for dental staff |
| HIPAA-Compliant Messaging | Yes – secure email and text integrated | Yes – but limited to Premium tier |
At first glance, SimplePractice's $49/month starter plan seems affordable, but it lacks essential features like automated reminders, online scheduling, and custom intake forms. To get these, you must upgrade to the Plus or Premium plans, costing $69 and $99 per month respectively. For a dental practice needing multiple staff accounts, the cost multiplies quickly. Worse, SimplePractice's documentation tools are geared toward mental health progress notes, not dental clinical records. You'll spend extra time creating workarounds for periodontal charting, treatment plans, and insurance billing—time that could be better spent with patients.
RecallFill was created to solve the unique challenges of dental practices. Our platform integrates directly with your practice management software, pulling your appointment schedule and patient demographics to create smart recall lists. You can automatically send personalized reminders via email, text, or voice call—no need to manually check off each patient. Our system also tracks overdue appointments and helps you fill cancellations in real time. Because we focus exclusively on dentistry, our charting tools are clinically accurate and our reporting is designed to help you maximize production.
When you compare the true cost of SimplePractice's enterprise tier ($99/month) with RecallFill's estimated enterprise pricing (around $79/month, based on industry standards), RecallFill is not only more affordable but also more cost-effective. With RecallFill, you get unlimited recall automation, advanced dental charting, and dedicated support—all included. With SimplePractice, you'll pay more and still lack the dental-specific features your practice needs. Over a year, the savings with RecallFill can amount to hundreds of dollars, plus you'll gain back hours of staff time that would otherwise be spent on manual recall tasks.
Don't let a therapy-centric software hold your dental practice back. Join the growing number of dentists who have switched from SimplePractice to RecallFill. Our onboarding team will help you migrate your data seamlessly, and our support is available 24/7 to answer questions. Try RecallFill today with a free demo and see how much more efficiently your practice can run with software designed for dentistry.