Backup Dentrix - Why do I need to backup Dentrix?

Backing up Dentrix is a good idea, either to burnable media or BackupRight. Otherwise, if you loose your data you will no longer have your patient data, custom templates, and Images Database.

How do I backup Dentrix to CD or DVD?

  • Step 1: Launch IDBAdmin from the Dentrix Program Folder.
  • Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select 'Export Database'.
  • Step 3: Click on the three blue dots that show up.
  • Step 4: Navigate to the location where you wish to save your backup file and enter a filename.
  • Step 5: Click "Run" at the top of the window to start the export process.
  • Step 6: Click "OK" and then "Close".
  • Step 7: You can now burn the exported database file to CD or DVD.
  • Step 8: In addition to the exported file, the "Data" folder within the Dentrix Program Folder should also be backed up.

Restoring a Dentrix backup from CD or DVD

  • Step 1: Launch IDBAdmin from the Dentrix Program Folder.
  • Step 2: Insert your backup CD or DVD.
  • Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select 'Restore Database'.
  • Step 4: Click on the three blue dots that show up.
  • Step 5: Navigate to the location where saved your backup file and click "Open".
  • Step 6: Once all users have closed Dentrix click "Run" from the top menu and then "Yes".
  • Step 7: Click 'OK'.
  • Step 8: From the drop-down menu, select "Initialize Database".
  • Step 7: Click 'Run'.

How do I backup Dentrix using BackupRight?

  • Step 1: Launch BackupRight and login.
  • Step 2: From the 'Backup Set' menu, select 'New' and then 'File Backup Set'.
  • Step 3: In the 'Name' section enter 'Dentrix Backup' and click 'Next'.
  • Step 4: Navigate to the location where your Dentrix data is stored. Typically on Windows 'C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Dentrix\' or C:\Program Files\Dentrix\.
  • Step 5: Check the box next to the Dentrix folder 'Next'.
  • Step 6: In the 'Backup Schedule' area you can use the default and click 'Next' or customize your settings.
  • Step 7: In the 'Encryption Setting' select 'Default' if you want to use your current encryption key and click 'Next'.
  • Step 8: Click 'Finish' and relax.

Restoring a Dentrix backup using BackupRight

  • Step 1: Launch BackupRight and login.
  • Step 2: From the 'Restore' menu and 'Select Restore Source', select 'Dentrix Backup'.
  • Step 3: In the 'Restore Source' section, check the box next to the first directory.
  • Step 4: Click the 'Restore Files' button.
  • Step 5: In the 'Restore Files' window select where you want the restored files to be saved.
  • Step 6: Click 'Start'.