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Molar vs. Patterson Fuse
Why growing practices switch from Patterson Fuse to Molar, and what to know before you do.
Why practices switch
Molar and Patterson Fuse, side by side
✓The score
Molar
80 of 85
built in
Patterson Fuse
7 of 85
confirmed built in
- 3 not available
- 75 not rated
Molar customers can count on 73 more built-in features to elevate their practice operations.
≡Every feature rated for Patterson Fuse
FeatureMolarPatterson Fuse
Clinical
Odontogram and perio chartingChart teeth, surfaces, and gum measurements.Built inBuilt in
Treatment planningBuild plans and estimates, and get them signed.Built inBuilt in
Imaging built by the software makerImaging software from the same company, not a bridge to another vendor.Built inMolar Imaging: a browser viewer plus a desktop capture app.Not available
Guided clinical examsStep-by-step exam prompts based on the Kois method.Not availableNot available
Risk assessments and patient risk reportsRisk assessments from intake forms, with a plain-language report for patients.LimitedPediatric risk assessments today.Not available
Front office
SchedulingBook and move appointments across operatories.Built inBuilt in
Multi-location schedulingRun every office from one schedule.Built inBuilt in
ReportingProduction, collections, and custom reports.Built inBuilt in
Revenue cycle
Insurance claimsSend claims electronically and track them.Built in, pass-through feeThrough DentalXchange. Clearinghouse fees pass through.Built in
Platform
Cloud-based, no office serverWorks in a browser from anywhere.Built inBuilt in
Built inBuilt in, pass-through feeOn the roadmapCosts extraLimitedNot availableNot rated
Molar's ratings come from our own product. Patterson Fuse's ratings are compiled from published comparison pages, as of November 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners.