Many practices don’t realize how much outdated software quietly costs them every day—in lost time, broken workflows, and frustrated teams. Cloud-based practice management systems aren’t about chasing shiny tech; they’re about access, efficiency, and control. Today's lead article breaks down what really changes when practices make the move, what to watch for, and how the right system can remove friction from daily operations instead of adding to it.—Chief Editor Pamela Maragliano, DMD