Last Updated: August 2026
For the 2026 tax year, dental practices can deduct up to $2,560,000 in qualifying technology and equipment purchases under Section 179, with the deduction phasing out once total purchases exceed $4,090,000. Equipment and software must be purchased or financed and placed into service by December 31, 2026.
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Windows Server 2016 reaches the end of Microsoft's extended support on January 12, 2027. After that, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and technical support. The server keeps running, but new vulnerabilities discovered after that date are never patched — which creates compliance risk (HIPAA, PCI DSS) and can jeopardize cyber insurance coverage if a breach occurs on an unsupported system.

Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025, and no longer receives free security updates. If you're still using it, your options are: upgrade to Windows 11 (if your hardware qualifies), enroll in paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) as a temporary bridge, or replace machines that can't support Windows 11. Consumer ESU coverage ends October 13, 2026; business ESU can extend coverage through October 2027 at a higher cost.

Is Your Team Losing the Day... One Spinning Wheel at a Time?

It's 8:47 a.m. Your hygienist is trying to pull up a patient's chart. The front desk is loading the schedule. A doctor is logging into the practice management software. And every computer in the office is.

So, you’re considering making the switch to a cloud-based practice management software for your dental practice. That’s great and we clearly understand the intrigue... especially because cloud is all the rage these days.

But with a crowded market — and every vendor website saying the same things: all-in-one, intuitive, cloud-native, scalable.

If your team has ever whispered, “Don’t touch that computer… it’s temperamental,” you already know the truth:

Dental practices don’t just “use” technology anymore. You operate on it. Scheduling, imaging, claims, patient communication, ePrescriptions, intraoral scanning.

When it comes to dental IT, not all setups are created equal. Some barely get the job done. Others are bloated with bells and whistles but lack integration. And then there's the ultimate stack...the one that just works.

At Pact-One Solutions, we’ve helped thousands of dental practices build their ideal IT environments—efficient, scalable, secure, and compliant.

Still running Windows 10 in your dental office? It’s time to take notice, because Microsoft is officially ending support for the beloved operating system in October 2025. That might sound far off, but in dental IT time, it’s basically tomorrow.
“When it comes to IT and compliance, surprises aren’t fun.

You’re on the hunt for a new practice management software for your dental practice. But with so many options available, the research and selection can be a little overwhelming. To help you with this challenging task, we’ve compiled a list of the top PMS for dental practices.

Updated 8/11/2025 to align with upcoming Windows 10 deadline of 10/14/2025.

Let’s face it, technology is evolving at a rapid pace. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to new software releases, advancements in technology can prove both beneficial and detrimental for dental practices.