Practice Operations
Updated Oct 26, 2026Practice operations covers the software that runs the office: the practice management system (PMS), scheduling, insurance and front-desk AI. Open Dental is the only major PMS that publishes every fee ($199 per location per month for the first year, then $149); most others quote.
Which dental practice management software should you shortlist?
- 01Open DentalOpen Dental SoftwareBest value; open APIServer, cloud optional. AI x-ray add-on (Better Diagnostics) $149/moFrom $199/mo
- 02DentrixHenry Schein OneEstablished single locationsServer. AI x-ray analysis through add-onsQuote only
- 03Dentrix AscendHenry Schein OneGroups and DSOs in the Henry Schein One ecosystemCloud. Image checks, AI dictation, instant eligibilityQuote only
- 04Curve DentalCurve DentalIndependent practices going cloudCloud. AI x-ray analysis, CurveAI assistantQuote only
- 05EaglesoftPatterson DentalPatterson and Schick officesServer. AI x-ray analysis via PearlQuote only
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