- What it does: Open Dental is an open-source practice management system and the only major PMS that publishes its full price list. One monthly fee per location covers the software, updates and phone, chat and email support for up to 3 providers. Practices host it on their own server, or pay extra for Open Dental Cloud, which is in limited release. Add-ons such as eServices, texting and eClipboard are priced individually.
- Regulatory: Not a diagnostic device; no clearance needed
- Pricing: From $199 (Per location / month)
- Best fit: solo, group
Capabilities
- Scheduling, charting, perio, treatment planning, billing and insurance
- Open database and API with a long list of program bridges
- eServices: online scheduling, eReminders, eConfirmations, patient and payment portals
- eClipboard tablet check-in with optional insurance-card OCR
- Native AI radiograph analysis (Better Diagnostics) in the Imaging Module, $149/month/location
- Optional Open Dental Cloud hosting
- Lowest published cost of any full-featured PMS
- Every add-on has a published price
- Open database and API make integrations and custom reporting easy
- FDA-cleared AI x-ray analysis available natively for $149/month/location
- Large user community and detailed documentation
- Self-hosted by default: you manage the server unless you pay for Cloud
- Open Dental Cloud is in limited release with some third-party integration limits
- Dense interface that takes training
Where it fits
- Cost-conscious practices with IT help
- Practices that want direct database access for reporting
Open Dental is the value pick. At $149 to $199 per location per month, with every add-on priced publicly, it costs less than any comparable system, and its open API makes AI integrations simple. Budget for IT support or Open Dental Cloud hosting.
Common questions
Is Open Dental FDA cleared?
Open Dental is not a diagnostic medical device, so it does not need FDA clearance.
How much does Open Dental cost?
Open Dental pricing starts at about $199 (Per location / month). US: $199/month/location for the first 12 months (12-month contract), then $149/month month to month. Covers up to 3 providers; $20/month per additional provider. Open Dental Cloud hosting is extra (from $250/month plus a $400 migration fee). Data conversion is extra.
What does Open Dental integrate with?
Open Dental lists integrations with Pearl, Overjet, VideaHealth, Better Diagnostics, Most imaging software via program bridges. Confirm compatibility with your exact practice management and imaging versions before signing.