How Much Will Your Dental IT Support and Services Cost?

Investing in IT support and services for your dental practice is a big decision. To make the right decision, you deserve to have as much information as possible…and cost isn’t something IT companies generally like talking about. We don’t think that’s right, so we’re going to answer your questions about how much it costs for your dental practice to have adequate IT support and cybersecurity services.

Factors that Influence Dental IT Support and Service Pricing

There are many factors that influence pricing. However, the 4 below are the biggest.

Device & Office Location Count

The number of devices (computers + servers) and office locations will determine your pricing, so the overall cost of IT support and services for your dental practice will be affected by device and office location count.

Support Coverage

The type of IT support coverage (remote helpdesk vs. remote helpdesk + onsite) you select determines the time and labor included. This can affect the overall cost of support for your practice.

Cybersecurity Level

Cybersecurity pricing depends on the protection level you choose. More protection typically means a higher monthly cost.

Backup Size

If your practice has a large amount of data such as imaging, patient records, financial data, operational data, communications, and software configurations, then the more space you’ll need to back up your data and keep it protected. This affects your price.

Dental IT Cost by Service Type

Dental IT managed services are comprised of 3 main service types. We’ve
broken the cost down for each. To see pricing, click on the service type that you need!

Dental IT Support

If you’re looking for friendly, fast, reliable IT support for your dental office, this section is for you. Here you will find the various options and cost of tech support for dental practices.

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Network Security

For your dental practice to be fully secure, it will need multilayered cybersecurity that protects its data, assets, and people from cybercrime. This section shows the cost of cybersecurity for dental offices.

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Backup & Disaster Recovery

If you want to protect your bottom line at all costs, this section is for you. Here you can see the cost of continuing business with a proper backup and disaster recovery solution for your dental office.

See Backup & Disaster Recovery Cost

How Much Does Dental IT Support Cost?

Dental IT support commonly ranges from $35–$80 per device/month, depending on service level and coverage (remote helpdesk vs. remote helpdesk + onsite). More complex, multi-location environments typically land toward the higher end.

Remote Helpdesk

Remote helpdesk is the most common form of IT support for dental practices. This is due largely to the fact that we have more advanced tools to troubleshoot and fix IT issues. You can expect to pay $35-$50 per device/month.

Remote Helpdesk + Onsite IT Support

This combination of IT support allows for quick, remote assistance and/or in-person support for hands-on help for more complex troubleshooting or assistance. You can expect to pay $65-$80 per device/month.

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How Much Does Network Security Cost?

When it comes to cybersecurity, basic protection is needed and will range from $110-$175 per month based on ownership model. Crucial built-in network security layers range from $10–$35 per device/month, depending on the protection level selected. (Device = computer or server that needs monitoring and security controls)

Basic Cybersecurity

Basic protection is the first layer of network security. It includes firewall and access point licensing, configuration, and ongoing management. Pricing can range from $110 per location/month for private practices to $175 per location/month for dental service organizations.

Advanced Cybersecurity

This cybersecurity selection places several more layers in place to limit your risk and protect against evolving threats. It includes vulnerability scans, device protection, and 24/7/365 active threat monitoring + immediate action. You can expect to pay $10-$20 per device/month.

Full Compliance Cybersecurity

Full compliance cybersecurity provides maximum layers of security for your practice. It includes everything in Advanced Cybersecurity plus advanced email security (spam filter, phish block, awareness training) and password manager. This option costs $25-$35 per device/month.

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How Much Does Backup & Disaster Recovery Cost?

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Backup & disaster recovery typically ranges from $249–$400/month, driven mainly by how much data you need protected and retained (plus the recovery needs of the practice). Practices with large imaging libraries may fall toward the higher end due to storage and retention needs. Our HIPAA-compliant redundant backup is secure, encrypted, and includes a local backup device in your office (for quick access to data – key for large imaging files), cloud backup, regular testing and reporting, and a business associate agreement (BAA).

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Pricing FAQS

We know you may still have some questions. Here are some of the most common pricing questions that we get
asked! Click the questions to see the answer below.

Dental IT services are commonly offered in a few different billing models. Here’s quick breakdown—plus what we offer at Pact-One.

  • Monthly managed services (what Pact-One provides): A predictable monthly fee based on your device count, locations, and the service level you select (support coverage, security tier, backup size, etc.). This model is designed for practices that want proactive maintenance, consistent cybersecurity, and fewer surprises.
  • Multi-vendor / separate invoices (common in many offices): Some practices pay multiple vendors separately—one for IT support, another for cybersecurity, another for backup, another for email, etc. This can work, but it often creates gaps in accountability (“who owns the issue?”), inconsistent configurations, and more time spent managing invoices and renewals. (Pact-One simplifies this by bundling the services into one managed monthly plan with one team responsible for performance and security.)
  • Project-based (one-time) work: Typically used for big, defined initiatives—new office buildouts, network redesigns, server replacements, migrations, or major upgrades. Projects can be a good fit for one-time changes, but they don’t replace ongoing monitoring, patching, and security management. (At Pact-One, projects may be recommended when needed, but ongoing services remain monthly.)
  • Time & materials (break/fix): Pay only when something breaks. This can look less expensive upfront, but it often leads to unpredictable costs, slower response times, and gaps in proactive maintenance and cybersecurity.

If you’re not sure which approach fits your practice, our pricing estimator will give you a clear starting range based on your practice details—and our team can help you match a monthly plan to your goals and risk level.

No. We don’t offer “support-only” because it creates unnecessary risk for your practice.

When IT support is separated from cybersecurity and backup, practices are more likely to experience preventable issues like ransomware, data loss, compliance exposure, and extended downtime—and the reality is that the IT provider still gets pulled into the fallout. That’s a liability for both you and us.

That’s why Pact-One provides IT support as part of a managed monthly plan that includes the core protections a dental practice needs, such as:

  • Cybersecurity controls (device protection, monitoring, and layered security based on the level you choose)
  • Backup & disaster recovery (so you can recover quickly if something goes wrong)
  • Ongoing maintenance and monitoring to reduce emergencies in the first place

If you’re comparing options, we’re happy to walk you through what’s required for safe support in a dental environment and why we structure plans this way.

“Per device” typically refers to each computer or server that requires monitoring, updates, and protection. In a dental office that often includes:

  • Front desk/workstation PCs
  • Operatory PCs
  • Doctor/manager PCs
  • On-site servers (if you have one) and virtual machines

Devices like printers, phones, and some imaging peripherals may not be billed “per device,” but they’re still supported as part of the overall environment. Your estimate will clarify exactly what’s counted.

Most IT providers have minimum monthly pricing, because there’s a baseline amount of tooling and management required to properly support and secure even a small dental office. Minimums typically depend on:

  • Number of locations
  • Device count
  • Selected service level (support + security + backup)

The fastest way to see how this applies to your practice is with our price estimator.

Dental organizations usually have:

  • More locations and devices
  • More complex networks (VPNs, shared resources, centralized management)
  • Stronger compliance and reporting needs
  • Higher uptime expectations

Those factors increase the time, tooling, and monitoring required—which affects cost.

Not usually. When cybersecurity tools are purchased and managed separately, practices often end up paying more overall due to duplicate tooling, overlapping licenses, and the extra time required to coordinate vendors. More importantly, split ownership can create gaps—alerts that don’t get triaged, policies that drift, or controls that aren’t configured correctly for your workflows. Our managed approach keeps accountability clear: one team, one standard, and fewer “who owns this?” moments when something goes wrong.

At Pact-One, we don’t negotiate on IT service pricing. But, there are ways you can save!

  • Right-size your device count: Remove retired PCs, replace shared logins with correctly scoped access, and eliminate “spare” machines that don’t need full coverage.
  • Choose the right coverage model: Remote-first is typically more cost-efficient; add onsite where it’s operationally necessary.
  • Standardize your environment: Consistent hardware, fewer one-off systems, and a clean network reduce support load (and long-term cost).
  • Bundle for accountability: Consolidating vendors reduces overlap and avoids paying for tools that aren’t fully deployed or managed.
  • Referral Programs: If you’re happy with your experience at Pact-One and you refer us to a friend, you’ll receive $500 towards your next monthly invoice for every one of your referrals that becomes a Pact-One client.

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