BACKUP & DISASTER RECOVERY FOR DENTAL PRACTICES

If your server died Monday at 7:45am, when would you see your first patient?

Your schedule, charts, x-rays and billing all live on one machine. Choose how fast you want to be back in business when something goes wrong.

THREE LEVELS OF PROTECTION

Protected, Recoverable, and Always Open

Every plan protects your data. The difference is how much of your office comes back, and how fast.

BASIC

Protected

Onsite NAS Backup

Your practice data is copied to a backup device in your office.

Full office recovery: 2 days +

  • Scheduled backups of practice data & imaging

  • Restore of individual files

  • Backup stored in your office

  • Monitored by TST Support

  • More protection from ransomware over USB methods, but not as good as other options

  • Bare minimum for cyber insurance policies

This option is not helpful if you have a physical server problem. If a drive dies, we must first repair the server before we can even start to recover.

$1,599 one time

BETTER

Recoverable

Bare-Metal Recovery powered by iDrive

We back up your entire server, not just files, with a second copy in the cloud.

Full office recovery: Hours

  • Complete system images: Windows, software & settings

  • Point-in-time snapshots to roll back ransomware

  • Restore image to repaired server

  • Allow one front desk workstation to use your Practice Management Software from the virtualized copy

  • Cloud copy if the device is destroyed

  • Monitored by TST Support

  • Good ransomware protection

  • Preferred by cyber insurance carriers

Starting at $1,750 /yr

BEST

Always Open

Business Continuity powered by Slide

If disaster strikes, your office keeps running while we fix the problem.

Full office recovery: Minutes

  • Everything in Recoverable, plus:

  • Instant virtualization, onsite or in the Slide Cloud

  • All-flash backup appliance with no moving parts to fail

  • Built-in encryption for HIPAA peace of mind

  • Most powerful backup solution on the market today

  • Fastest way to get your data restored and get back to normal

  • Preferred by cyber insurance carriers

Starting at $3,600 /yr

TIME TO RECOVERY

How long until you're seeing patients again?

Backup is all about RECOVERY. How quickly do you want to be back online seeing patients?

Estimated time to get a failed server back up, and what that downtime could cost your practice.

Frequently asked questions

How should I choose the right solution?

The answer is simple: How long can you afford to not have your computers? If you don't mind being down for a day or two, then choose the onsite NAS system. This is a one-time purchase. If you run a busy practice and your daily production is more than the annual cost of the BMR solution, choose that.

Why does one backup option cost more than another?

The difference comes down to recovery capabilities. A lower-cost option may protect your data but require more time, work and money to restore operations. More advanced solutions can provide additional recovery options to help reduce downtime.

Are these backup solutions HIPAA compliant?

All three options are encrypted and HIPAA compliant. The Always Open solution offers the maximum amount of compliance, and is preferred by most insurance carriers.

Do you test our backups?

Every backup is monitored. Protected and Recoverable options are verified via software, and the Always Open option is tested daily.

Will this work with my practice management and imaging software?

Yes! All three options can back up your software and files.

Can I start with one level and upgrade later?

If you start with a NAS backup, you own the device forever. If you go with a BMR (like Recoverable or Always Open), you can upgrade at any time to a larger unit if you need.

What's included with my existing TST Support plan?

Your support plan includes basic remote backup services. Your data is encrypted and sent to our secure cloud. This should only be relied upon as an extreme backup and recovery solution, and downloading practice management data, x-ray and CT data can take days, or weeks depending on your connection speeds.

If I have a NAS Backup (Protected), can you restore even if my server is still broken?

No. A NAS Backup (Network Attached Storage) solution can only be restored to working hardware. If your server has a physical hardware issue, it must be repaired before we can even start to recover your data. This will delay the recovery process substantially.

What is bare-metal recovery, or BMR?

Bare-metal recovery allows us to restore a complete server—including Windows, installed software, settings, and backed-up data—to compatible hardware. This can reduce the work involved in rebuilding a failed server.

What is the difference between recovering files and recovering my entire server?

Recovering files brings back specific data, such as a deleted folder or file. Recovering an entire server also involves restoring the operating system, applications, and settings needed to get your office working again. The entire server recovery saves hours of labor, and ultimately saves money.

Not sure where your office stands?

Get a free Backup Readiness Check. We'll review your current backups and tell you exactly how long it would take to recover today. Or call (908) 418-4515 and chat with our amazing dental technology experts!