Eaglesoft
By Patterson Dental Supply, Inc
Eaglesoft is a mature, clinic-installed dental practice management software developed originally by EagleSoft, Inc., now offered by Patterson Dental (a subsidiary of Patterson Companies) It serves approximately 28,000‑30,000 users across the U.S. and Canada, with a 30‑year legacy in practice management use.
Origins: Developed in the early 1990s (version 1.0 circa 1994) by Scott and Sue Kabbes in Effingham, Illinois, EagleSoft was a Windows-based integrated PMS that combined front office and clinical functionality
Acquisition: Patterson Companies acquired EagleSoft in 1997, rebranding the team as the Patterson Technology Center (PTC) in Effingham. At acquisition, they had ~25 employees serving ~1,000 customers
All-in-one system for scheduling, treatment planning, charting, billing, insurance claims, digital imaging, and clinical notes
Advanced appointment tools like Quick Fill, Appointment Queue, family scheduling, track arrival, productivity goals, and kiosk-style Fast Check-In
Deep integration with imaging systems (Dolphin 3D, Sidexis, DEXIS, Planmeca, Air Techniques, others), allowing image capture and manipulation directly in the patient record
Supports ePrescribing, including controlled substances and real-time prescription benefit checking for cost and coverage transparency
Rooted in a customer‑centric culture: the PTC emphasizes support-first development, relationship-oriented service, and ongoing training/webinars for customers.
Widely used among solo and multi‑op office practices, small groups, and some multi‑site practices across North America.
