Curve Dental
Step-by-step implementation guide — pre-implementation checklist, onboarding, staff training, go-live runbook, and ROI tracking.
Curve Dental — Implementation Playbook (DSO)
Curve Dental Implementation Playbook for DSOs
A Strategic Deployment Guide for Multi-Location Dental Organizations
1. Executive Summary
What Curve Dental Does
Curve Dental is a cloud-native practice management system that centralizes scheduling, charting, imaging, billing, and reporting across unlimited locations through a single, unified platform. Unlike legacy server-based PMS solutions, Curve operates entirely in the cloud, eliminating per-location infrastructure while providing real-time data aggregation and standardized workflows across your entire portfolio.
Why DSOs Benefit from Cloud-Based Practice Management at Scale
DSOs face a fundamental challenge: achieving operational consistency across dozens of locations while legacy PMS systems create data silos, version fragmentation, and IT maintenance burdens at every site. Curve Dental addresses these pain points directly:
- Centralized Data Aggregation: Every location feeds into a single database, enabling true enterprise-level reporting without manual data consolidation
- Standardization at Scale: Configure workflows, templates, and protocols once and deploy across all locations instantly
- Reduced IT Overhead: Zero server maintenance per location eliminates the need for on-site IT support and reduces hardware refresh cycles
- Real-Time Visibility: Leadership can access any location's performance data, patient records, or operational metrics instantly from anywhere
- Simplified M&A Integration: New acquisitions can be onboarded to your standard platform rapidly versus maintaining multiple legacy systems
Expected Timeline: Decision to Full Deployment
| DSO Size | Pilot Wave | Full Deployment | Total Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–25 Locations | 4–6 weeks | 16–20 weeks | 5–6 months |
| 26–40 Locations | 4–6 weeks | 20–28 weeks | 6–8 months |
| 41–50 Locations | 6–8 weeks | 28–36 weeks | 8–10 months |
Note: Timeline assumes dedicated project management resources and typical integration complexity. Aggressive timelines are possible with additional resources.
2. Pre-Implementation Checklist (Weeks 1–2)
Technical Requirements
Network Infrastructure (Per Location)
☐ Minimum 50 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload dedicated internet connection
☐ Business-class ISP with SLA guaranteeing 99.9% uptime
☐ Secondary/failover internet connection recommended for high-volume locations
☐ Network latency under 100ms to Curve data centers
☐ Firewall configured to allow HTTPS traffic (port 443) to Curve domains
☐ Wi-Fi coverage in all operatories if using tablets/mobile devices
Hardware Requirements
☐ Workstations: Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+ with minimum 8GB RAM, modern browser (Chrome/Edge recommended)
☐ Monitors: Minimum 1920x1080 resolution; dual monitors recommended for clinical workstations
☐ Peripherals: USB or Bluetooth barcode scanners for patient check-in (optional)
☐ Tablets: iPad (9th gen or newer) or Android tablets with 10"+ screens for chairside use
Imaging System Compatibility
☐ Verify sensor/phosphor plate compatibility with Curve Imaging module
☐ Panoramic unit integration requirements (TWAIN driver or direct integration)
☐ CBCT integration via third-party viewers or DICOM compatibility
☐ Intraoral camera compatibility checklist
⚠️ Common Failure Point: Older imaging sensors may require driver updates or may not be compatible with Curve's cloud imaging. Audit all imaging hardware at every location before proceeding.
Vendor Onboarding Steps
🔵 Week 1: Kick-Off Activities
| Day | Activity | Duration | Curve Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Enterprise sales-to-implementation handoff call | 1 hour | Implementation Manager |
| Day 2 | Sign BAA and Master Services Agreement | N/A | Contracts team |
| Day 3 | Receive enterprise admin portal credentials | N/A | Technical Account Manager |
| Day 4 | Technical discovery call — review all locations' current tech stack | 2 hours | Solutions Engineer |
| Day 5 | Integration requirements meeting — PMS migration, imaging, clearinghouse | 2 hours | Integration Specialist |
🔵 Key Contacts to Establish
☐ Dedicated Technical Account Manager (TAM) — your primary escalation point
☐ Implementation Project Manager — owns timeline and milestones
☐ Integration Specialist — handles data migration and third-party connections
☐ Enterprise Support Line — dedicated phone/email for DSO-level issues
☐ Executive Sponsor (Curve side) — for escalations requiring commercial decisions
Data/Access Prerequisites
Per Location
☐ Export full patient database from current PMS in compatible format (consult Curve migration guide)
☐ Export all clinical notes, treatment history, and ledger data
☐ Export all X-ray images in standard formats (JPEG, PNG, DICOM)
☐ Document all procedure codes, fee schedules, and custom codes currently in use
☐ List all active insurance contracts and payer IDs
☐ Export provider NPIs, licenses, and credentialing documentation
Enterprise Level
☐ Inventory all current PMS systems and versions across portfolio
☐ Compile all clearinghouse relationships and submitter IDs
☐ Document all current IT vendors with contact information
☐ Identify any locations with unique compliance requirements (state-specific regulations)
⚠️ Common Failure Point: Data exports from legacy systems often have formatting issues or missing fields. Run a test export from one location early and submit to Curve for validation before mass extraction.
Enterprise-Level Requirements
Network Standards Across Locations
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Standardize network specifications across all locations
| Specification | Minimum Standard | Recommended Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Internet | 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up | 100 Mbps down / 25 Mbps up |
| Failover Internet | None | 25 Mbps cellular/secondary ISP |
| Router/Firewall | Business-grade (Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, etc.) | Managed SD-WAN solution |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Hosting Model
Curve Dental is fully cloud-hosted — no decision required on centralized vs. location-level hosting. All data resides in Curve's SOC 2 Type II certified data centers.
SSO and Identity Management
🔵 ☐ Confirm Curve supports your identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace)
🔵 ☐ Provide SAML metadata to Curve integration team
☐ Define user provisioning workflow — manual vs. automated via SCIM
☐ Establish role hierarchy and permission templates
Centralized Credentialing
☐ Create master provider database with all NPIs, license numbers, and state credentials
☐ Define process for ongoing credential updates to flow to Curve
☐ Assign ownership of provider records (central credentialing team vs. local office managers)
Internal Stakeholder Alignment
Stakeholder Alignment Map
| Stakeholder Level | Role | Communication Need | Approval Required For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board/Investors | Oversight | Quarterly progress updates, ROI projections | Capital expenditure approval, timeline extensions |
| C-Suite (CEO, CFO, COO) | Sponsors | Weekly status, risk escalations, milestone sign-offs | Vendor contract, wave progression, budget allocation |
| Chief Dental Officer | Clinical Champion | Workflow design input, clinical protocol approval | Clinical template standardization, provider training approach |
| VP of Operations | Program Owner | Daily/weekly program management | Go/no-go decisions, resource allocation |
| IT Director/CISO | Technical Lead | Integration details, security review | Technical architecture, security compliance |
| Regional Managers | Regional Owners | Wave planning, location readiness, staff communication | Location pilot selection, escalation decisions |
| Office Managers | Local Leads | Training schedules, workflow changes, go-live prep | Staff training completion, local process adjustments |
| Providers | End Users | Clinical workflow changes, training | N/A (consultation, not approval) |
Communication Cadence During Pre-Implementation
| Audience | Frequency | Format | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | Weekly | 15-min standup or email summary | VP of Operations |
| Regional Managers | Weekly | 30-min video call | Program Manager |
| Office Managers (pilot locations) | Twice weekly | Email + office hours call | Implementation Lead |
| All Staff | Once (kick-off) | Town hall / video announcement | CEO or CDO |
Baseline Metrics Capture
⚠️ Critical: Establish standardized measurement methodology BEFORE any implementation activities begin. Inconsistent measurement across locations will invalidate ROI calculations.
Required Baseline Metrics (Capture Across All Locations)
| Metric Category | Specific Metric | Measurement Method | Capture Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduling Efficiency | Chair utilization rate | (Scheduled appointment hours) / (Available chair hours) | 30-day average |
| Scheduling Efficiency | No-show rate | (No-shows) / (Total scheduled appointments) | 30-day average |
| Scheduling Efficiency | Average days to next available hygiene appointment | Manual sampling | Point-in-time |
| Revenue Cycle | Days in A/R | Total A/R / Average daily production | Point-in-time |
| Revenue Cycle | Claim denial rate | (Denied claims) / (Total claims submitted) | 30-day average |
| Revenue Cycle | Time from service to claim submission | Average days | 30-day average |
| Clinical Efficiency | Average appointment duration by procedure type | Actual vs. scheduled time | 30-day sample |
| Clinical Efficiency | Treatment acceptance rate | (Accepted treatment $) / (Presented treatment $) | 30-day average |
| Staff Productivity | Collections per FTE | Total collections / Total FTEs | Monthly |
| Patient Experience | NPS or satisfaction score (if tracked) | Existing survey data | Most recent quarter |
| IT Operations | System downtime hours | Logged outages | Prior 90 days |
| IT Operations | Help desk tickets related to PMS | Ticket system data | Prior 90 days |
Standardization Protocol
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Approve standardized metric definitions
☐ Create written definitions document for each metric with exact calculation methodology
☐ Identify single data source for each metric (avoid letting locations use different methods)
☐ Assign central analytics team member to collect/validate all baseline data
☐ Store baseline data in centralized repository accessible to leadership
☐ Deadline: Complete all baseline captures before Wave 1 pilot begins
3. Location Readiness Assessment
Scoring Framework
Rate each location on a 1–5 scale for each factor. Sum scores for composite readiness score (maximum 25 points).
Factor 1: IT Infrastructure Maturity
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unreliable internet (frequent outages), outdated computers (5+ years), running deprecated PMS version |
| 2 | Internet occasionally unstable, mixed-age hardware, PMS version 1-2 years behind current |
| 3 | Stable internet meeting minimum specs, hardware 3-4 years old, current PMS version |
| 4 | Business-class internet with failover, hardware 2-3 years old, all imaging equipment compatible |
| 5 | Enterprise-grade network with SD-WAN, hardware <2 years old, full imaging integration confirmed |
Factor 2: Staff Tenure and Adaptability
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1 | Turnover >50% annually, staff openly resistant to technology, no prior system changes |
| 2 | Turnover 30–50%, mixed comfort with technology, difficult past software transitions |
| 3 | Turnover 15–30%, average tech adoption, previous transitions went adequately |
| 4 | Turnover <15%, majority comfortable with technology, smooth past transitions |
| 5 | Stable team, enthusiastic about technology, have successfully adopted new tools recently |
Factor 3: Patient Volume
| Score | Criteria | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | <800 patients/month | Low impact, but also low learning opportunity |
| 2 | 800–1,200 patients/month | Moderate volume |
| 3 | 1,200–1,600 patients/month | Balanced risk/impact — ideal for pilots |
| 4 | 1,600–2,000 patients/month | High impact but manageable |
| 5 | >2,000 patients/month | Highest impact but highest risk for pilots |
Note: For pilot wave selection, score 3 is optimal. For later waves, higher scores indicate priority.
Factor 4: Existing Tech Stack Compatibility
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1 | Custom/niche PMS with no migration path, incompatible imaging, unique integrations |
| 2 | Uncommon PMS requiring significant manual migration, some imaging compatibility issues |
| 3 | Common PMS (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) with standard migration path, most imaging works |
| 4 | Common PMS with proven migration history, all imaging compatible, standard clearinghouse |
| 5 | Already on another cloud PMS, all equipment modern and compatible, clean data |
Factor 5: Local Champion Availability
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1 | No one willing to lead adoption, active resistance from key staff |
| 2 | No strong champion, but no active resistance |
| 3 | Office manager willing but not tech-savvy, or tech-savvy person without influence |
| 4 | Engaged office manager with good technology comfort and team influence |
| 5 | Strong, respected champion (provider or manager) who actively wants to lead adoption |
Readiness Scoring Template
| Location | IT Infrastructure (1-5) | Staff Adaptability (1-5) | Patient Volume (1-5)* | Tech Stack (1-5) | Local Champion (1-5) | Composite Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location A | /25 | |||||
| Location B | /25 | |||||
| Location C | /25 | |||||
| Continue for all locations |
For patient volume, adjust scoring based on wave: Pilots prefer score of 3; later waves prioritize 4-5.
Recommended Rollout Sequence Based on Scores
| Composite Score | Rollout Wave | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| 20–25 | Wave 1 (Pilot) | High readiness reduces pilot risk; success here builds organizational confidence |
| 15–19 | Wave 2 | Solid readiness; benefit from pilot learnings |
| 10–14 | Wave 3 | Requires additional preparation; use time during earlier waves to remediate gaps |
| Below 10 | Wave 4 / Remediation Required | Do not deploy until specific readiness gaps are addressed |
Readiness Remediation Actions
| Gap Identified | Remediation Action | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Internet reliability | Upgrade ISP, install failover | 2–4 weeks |
| Outdated hardware | Hardware refresh | 2–6 weeks |
| Staff resistance | Change management intervention, leadership visit | 2–3 weeks |
| No local champion | Assign regional manager as interim champion, or delay until staffing change | 1–4 weeks |
| Incompatible equipment | Replace or find workaround, engage Curve integration team | Variable |
4. Rollout Strategy
Wave Structure Recommendation
For a DSO with 15–50 locations, implement in 3–4 waves:
| Wave | Locations | Duration | Cumulative Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 1: Pilot | 2–3 locations | 4–6 weeks | Weeks 1–6 |
| Buffer period | — | 2 weeks (learning capture) | Weeks 7–8 |
| Wave 2: Early Majority | 5–8 locations | 4–6 weeks | Weeks 9–14 |
| Buffer period | — | 1–2 weeks | Weeks 15–16 |
| Wave 3: Scale | 8–12 locations | 4–6 weeks | Weeks 17–22 |
| Wave 4: Remainder | Remaining locations | 4–6 weeks | Weeks 23–28+ |
Adjust wave sizes based on internal project management capacity. Each active location requires approximately 4–8 hours of central team support during go-live week.
Wave 1 Pilot Location Selection Criteria
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Final pilot location approval
Select 2–3 locations that meet ALL of the following criteria:
| Criterion | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Composite readiness score 20+ | Minimize pilot risk |
| Patient volume in 1,200–1,600 range | Enough activity to stress-test system without excessive risk |
| Geographic proximity to central team OR strong local champion | Enables high-touch support during pilot |
| Representative of portfolio mix | Include at least one GP location and one specialty (if applicable) |
| Regional manager actively engaged | Regional leadership buy-in is critical for pilot success |
| No major staffing changes planned | Avoid locations with pending office manager departures, etc. |
Recommended Pilot Configuration:
- 2 general practice locations in different regions (tests regional variation)
- 1 higher-complexity location (specialty mix, larger team, or higher volume) if readiness supports it
Timeline Per Wave
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Technical setup, integrations, test environment, staff notification |
| Week 2 | Staff training, parallel run begins, data migration finalization |
| Week 3 | Go-live, intensive support, daily check-ins |
| Week 4 | Stabilization, issue resolution, workflow refinement |
| Weeks 5–6 | Optimization, feedback collection, documentation of learnings |
Go/No-Go Criteria for Wave Progression
Criteria to Advance to Next Wave
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Wave progression approval
| Category | Criteria | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| System Stability | No critical system outages in past 2 weeks | 100% |
| Data Integrity | All migrated patient records verified accessible and accurate | 99%+ |
| Staff Proficiency | All staff completed training and passed competency check | 100% |
| Workflow Completion | Core workflows (scheduling, charting, billing) functioning without workarounds | 100% |
| Revenue Cycle | Claims submitting successfully | 95%+ clean claim rate |
| Patient Impact | No patient safety incidents related to system | 0 incidents |
| Staff Sentiment | Champion confirms team is ready for central support to decrease | Yes |
| Learnings Documented | Pilot learnings captured and incorporated into Wave 2 materials | Completed |
Red Flags That Delay Wave Progression
⚠️ Any of the following triggers an automatic hold:
- Critical functionality not working (e.g., cannot submit claims, cannot access images)
- Data migration errors affecting >1% of patient records
- Staff attrition >10% at pilot locations during implementation
- Provider refusing to use system
- Patient complaints related to system disruption
Rollback Plan
Triggers for Rollback Decision
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Rollback authorization
| Trigger | Response |
|---|---|
| System unavailable >4 hours during business hours | Escalate to Curve executive sponsor, evaluate rollback |
| Critical data loss or corruption | Immediate rollback, engage Curve incident response |
| Regulatory/compliance concern identified | Pause deployment, legal review |
| Wave-wide staff rejection (>50% refusing to use) | Pause, conduct change management intervention before deciding |
Rollback Procedure
- Announce pause to all affected locations (same-day communication)
- Revert to legacy PMS — requires legacy system still accessible
- ☐ Verify legacy system backups current before each wave go-live
- ☐ Maintain legacy system access for minimum 30 days post go-live
- Isolate failing wave — continue operations at already-successful locations
- Root cause analysis within 48 hours
- Remediation plan before re-attempting failed wave
- Executive communication within 24 hours of rollback decision
⚠️ Common Failure Point: Organizations often decommission legacy systems too quickly. Maintain parallel access for 30 days minimum.
5. Configuration & Integration (Weeks 2–3)
Practice Management System Integration & Data Migration
Migration from Dentrix
🔵 Curve involvement required
| Step | Action | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔵 Request Dentrix Data Extraction Guide from Curve | Day 1 | Implementation Lead |
| 2 | Install Curve Data Extraction utility on Dentrix server | 1–2 hours per location | Local IT / Office Manager |
| 3 | Run full database extraction | 2–8 hours depending on database size | After hours recommended |
| 4 | 🔵 Upload extraction to Curve secure transfer portal | 1–2 hours | Implementation Lead |
| 5 | 🔵 Curve performs data mapping and transformation | 5–7 business days | Curve Migration Team |
| 6 | Receive migration preview report — review for accuracy | 1–2 days | Office Manager + Billing Lead |
| 7 | ⚠️ Validate sample patient records (minimum 25 per location) | 2–4 hours | Clinical staff |
| 8 | 🔵 Approve migration and schedule final import | Same day | Implementation Lead |
| 9 | 🔵 Final data import (performed after hours) | 4–12 hours | Curve |
| 10 | Post-migration validation | 2–4 hours | Office Manager |
Migration from Eaglesoft
🔵 Curve involvement required
| Step | Action | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔵 Obtain Eaglesoft Export Template from Curve | Day 1 | Implementation Lead |
| 2 | Verify Eaglesoft version compatibility | 30 min | Local IT |
| 3 | Run Eaglesoft backup and export utility | 2–6 hours | After hours |
| 4 | 🔵 Submit export files via secure transfer | 1 hour | Implementation Lead |
| 5 | 🔵 Curve data mapping | 5–7 business days | Curve |
| 6 | ⚠️ Validate financial ledger accuracy (critical for A/R) | 2–4 hours | Billing Lead |
| 7 | 🔵 Final import | 4–12 hours | Curve |
Migration from Open Dental
🔵 Curve involvement required
| Step | Action | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generate Open Dental database export (MySQL) | 1–2 hours | Local IT or managed IT vendor |
| 2 | 🔵 Submit to Curve via secure portal | 1 hour | Implementation Lead |
| 3 | 🔵 Curve performs direct database migration | 3–5 business days (faster than other PMS) | Curve |
| 4 | Validation | 2 hours | Office Manager |
⚠️ Common Failure Point: Appointment history and clinical notes are the most common migration issues. Always validate a sample of historical appointments and past treatment notes.
Imaging System Integration
Curve Imaging Module Setup
| Step | Action | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inventory all imaging hardware per location | 1 hour per location | Office Manager |
| 2 | 🔵 Submit hardware inventory to Curve for compatibility check | 2 days | Implementation Lead |
| 3 | 🔵 Receive compatibility report with any required driver updates | Curve | |
| 4 | Install/update TWAIN drivers on all imaging workstations | 1–2 hours per workstation | Local IT |
| 5 | Configure Curve Imaging bridge settings | 30 min per workstation | Local IT |
| 6 | ⚠️ Test image capture from every sensor/camera at every workstation | 1 hour per location | Clinical staff |
| 7 | Configure image acquisition defaults (exposure settings, auto-enhance) | 30 min | Provider |
Historical Image Migration
| Step | Action | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locate all image storage directories from legacy system | 1–2 hours per location | Local IT |
| 2 | 🔵 Request Curve Image Migration Tool | Day 1 | Implementation Lead |
| 3 | Run image export/tagging utility | 4–12 hours (run overnight) | Local IT |
| 4 | 🔵 Upload to Curve for ingestion | Variable | Curve |
| 5 | ⚠️ Validate image linking — confirm images appear in correct patient charts | 2–4 hours | Clinical staff |
⚠️ Common Failure Point: Images often export without proper patient linking. Curve's migration tool handles most cases, but orphaned images require manual review.
Test Environment Setup
🔵 Curve involvement required
Central Test Environment (Recommended for DSOs)
☐ 🔵 Request dedicated DSO sandbox environment from Curve
☐ Populate sandbox with migrated data from 1–2 pilot locations
☐ Create test user accounts for central team and pilot champions
☐ Configure all enterprise settings (SSO, roles, templates) in sandbox first
☐ Run full workflow test scenarios:
| Test Scenario | Validating | Pass Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| New patient registration | Demographics flow, insurance verification | Patient record created correctly |
| Appointment scheduling | Schedule template, operatory assignment | Appointment appears on schedule |
| Clinical charting | Odontogram, perio charting, notes | All clinical data saves and displays |
| Image capture | Imaging bridge, sensor compatibility | Image captured and linked to patient |
| Treatment planning | Procedure codes, fee schedules | Treatment plan displays with accurate fees |
| Claim submission | Clearinghouse connection, claim format | Claim accepted by clearinghouse |
| Payment posting | Ledger accuracy, adjustment codes | Ledger balances correctly |
| Reporting | Standard reports, filters | Reports generate with expected data |
☐ Document all issues discovered and resolution
☐ Sign off on test environment before production migration
Security and HIPAA Compliance
Enterprise-Level HIPAA Checklist
🟣 Executive Decision Required: Security architecture approval
| Requirement | Action | Owner | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Associate Agreement | 🔵 ☐ Execute BAA with Curve | Legal | Signed document on file |
| SOC 2 Type II | 🔵 ☐ Obtain current SOC 2 report from Curve | Compliance | Review for any exceptions |
| Data Encryption | ☐ Confirm encryption at rest and in transit (AES-256, TLS 1.2+) | Security | Curve documentation |
| Access Controls | ☐ Define role-based access matrix | Operations | Documented and approved |
| User Provisioning | ☐ Establish onboarding/offboarding procedures | HR/IT | Written SOP |
| Audit Logging | ☐ Confirm audit trail capabilities and retention | Compliance | Test and document |
| Breach Notification | 🔵 ☐ Confirm Curve's breach notification procedures align with your requirements | Legal | Documented in BAA |
| Data Governance | 🟣 ☐ Define data ownership and retention policies | C-Suite | Board-approved policy |
| Backup & Recovery | 🔵 ☐ Confirm Curve backup frequency and RTO/RPO | IT | Document in system inventory |
Standardized vs. Location-Specific Configuration
Standardized Configuration Template (Apply Across All Locations)
| Configuration Area | Standard Setting | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure codes | Use centralized code list; CDT codes only, no custom codes | Enables enterprise reporting consistency |
| Fee schedules | Master fee schedule with regional adjustments via percentage | Simplifies updates, enables benchmarking |
| Appointment types | Standardized list of appointment types and colors | Consistent scheduling experience |
| Clinical templates | Standard note templates by procedure category | Quality and compliance consistency |
| User roles | Defined role hierarchy with standard permission sets | Security and audit compliance |
| Report templates | Enterprise report package available to all locations | Consistent KPIs |
| Claim submission | Single clearinghouse relationship where possible | Simplified revenue cycle management |
| Treatment plan templates | Standard presentation format | Patient experience consistency |
Location-Specific Configuration (Allow Local Discretion)
| Configuration Area | Local Discretion Allowed | Guardrails |
|---|---|---|
| Provider schedules | Hours of operation, provider availability | Must map to standard appointment types |
| Operatory names | Local naming conventions | Must follow standard naming format |
| Fee schedule adjustments | +/- 15% adjustment to master fees | Must be approved by regional manager |
| Specialty procedures | Specialty-specific codes and templates | Must use standard CDT codes as base |
| Local insurance contracts | Location-specific payer fee schedules | Must integrate with centralized A/R reporting |
| Staff schedules | Individual staff working hours | N/A |
6. Team Training Plan
Train-the-Trainer Model
Champion Selection Criteria
Each location requires one certified Local Champion. Selection criteria:
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Role | Office Manager (preferred) or senior clinical staff member |
| Tenure | Minimum 1 year at location |
| Tech Comfort | Demonstrates proficiency with current systems |
| Influence | Respected by team, able to drive adoption |
| Availability | Can commit 4–6 hours during implementation, ongoing 1–2 hours/week |
| Communication | Strong verbal skills to deliver training |
Champion Responsibilities
| Phase | Responsibility | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Implementation | Complete champion certification training | 4–6 hours |
| Pre-Implementation | Gather location-specific configuration needs | 2 hours |
| Training Week | Deliver role-specific training to all staff | 6–8 hours |
| Go-Live Week | Serve as first-line support for all staff questions | 4–6 hours |
| Post Go-Live | Ongoing support, train new hires, report issues | 1–2 hours/week |
🔵 Champion Certification Training (Delivered by Curve)
- Format: Virtual live training, 2 sessions × 2 hours each
- Assessment: Must pass proficiency quiz (80%+ score)
- Materials: Champion toolkit including training slides, quick reference guides, FAQ document
Standardized Training Materials
Created Centrally (By Corporate/Curve)
☐ Role-specific training slide decks (branded with DSO identity)
☐ Quick reference guides (one-pagers per role)
☐ Video library of core workflows (5–10 minutes each)
☐ FAQ document updated after each wave
☐ Go-live day checklist for champions
AI-generated implementation guide based on public vendor information. Verify specifics directly with Curve Dental.