Open Dental

Manages all aspects of a dental office, from patient records to billing and scheduling, suitable for any practice size.

Allows extensive modification to fit the specific workflows and needs of individual dental practices.

Positions itself as a cost-effective solution for dental practice management.

Enables efficient and secure electronic prescribing of medications, integrating with services like DoseSpot.

Provides a visual, interactive 3D tooth chart to display patient dentition, existing conditions, and treatment over time.

Offers powerful data querying tools, from pre-defined reports to custom queries for in-depth analysis.

Allows for direct email communication within the software for patient and practice correspondence.

Boasts extensive compatibility, with hundreds of "bridges" to various third-party dental programs (e.g., imaging, specialized software).

Connects with over 20 electronic dental claim clearinghouses for streamlined insurance claim submission.

Supports direct integration with various payment processors for seamless patient payment collection.

Tools to set up and manage in-house patient discount plans.

Offers services to migrate existing patient and practice data from a wide range of other dental practice management systems.

Provides a service to help practices customize or design their own patient forms, consent sheets, and other documents.

Offers assistance to create specific, tailored data queries for unique reporting needs.

Facilitates data synchronization across multiple locations or servers for distributed practices.

Provides assistance for specific technical issues or problems encountered by users.

A package of web-based tools designed to boost efficiency and patient engagement, often available at a bundled discount.

A secure online portal allowing patients to access their health information, view appointments, make payments, and communicate with the practice.

A dedicated online portal for patients to conveniently make payments to the practice.

Enables patients to complete and submit medical history forms, consent forms, and other documents online, with data directly flowing into Open Dental.

A suite of online scheduling tools including Web Sched Recall (for existing patients due for recall), Web Sched ASAP (to fill last-minute openings), Web Sched Existing Patient, and Web Sched New Patient (for initial bookings).

Facilitates sending encrypted and secure email communications to patients and other healthcare providers.

Allows for two-way text messaging with patients directly from the software, for individual or batch communications.

Sends automated messages like appointment reminders, confirmations, thank-you notes, and recall notifications via text or email.

A mobile application that allows users to view schedules, edit appointments, engage in 2-way texting, and send prescriptions on the go.

A tablet-based interface for easy navigation and interaction with patient appointments.

Enables patients to check in, sign forms, complete questionnaires, and even take their picture using a tablet device at the office, with data syncing instantly.

Streamlines the payment process by allowing practices to send payment requests directly via messages.

The underlying software framework ensuring stability and performance.

Utilizes contemporary database technology for fast and reliable data handling.

Features frequent software updates and new version releases (e.g., Version 25.1, 25.2 beta) introducing new features and improvements.

An active online community forum where users can ask questions, share tips, and get support from peers.

Provides regular updates, company announcements, new feature highlights, and tips for users.

A social media community for users to connect and share information.

Access to pre-recorded online seminars and tutorials for self-paced learning and training.

Regular updates and warnings about software functionalities, required updates, and compatibility with third-party vendors.

Offers a free trial version for potential users to evaluate the software.

Provides a direct way to purchase the software.

Extensive online documentation and manuals for user reference.

Resources for developers interested in integrating with or customizing Open Dental.

Features designed to manage and consolidate data from multiple dental clinic locations.

Allows for efficient management of patient information, insurance plans, and relationships within family groups.

Manages all financial transactions including patient payments, insurance claims, adjustments, and statements.

Enables the creation, prioritization, presentation, and management of patient treatment plans and pre-authorizations.

Provides tools for charting existing conditions, creating detailed clinical notes, generating prescriptions, and managing medical information.

Allows for storing scanned documents, X-rays, and direct capture from compatible imaging sensors.

Handles non-patient specific administrative functions like time clock, batch claim processing, backups, and receiving ERAs.

Helps manage patient arrivals and waiting room flow, often integrated with confirmation processes.