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Dental practice management software

The system of record for the whole practice. What matters most here is how well a PMS connects to everything else — imaging, patient engagement, claims — and how painful it is to leave.

63products
8categories
52%publish any pricing
$390median entry price / mo
5use AI

Categories

Server-Based Dental Practice Management Software

Installed PMS running on a local server — still the majority of US practices.

17 productsLeader: Open Dental Cloud Dental Practice Management Software

Browser-based practice management with no on-site server.

16 productsLeader: CareStack Dental Practice Analytics Tools

Dashboards and KPIs built on top of PMS data.

14 productsLeader: Practice by Numbers Orthodontic Practice Management Software

PMS built around ortho contracts, bracket charting and treatment milestones.

6 productsLeader: Ortho2 Edge Cloud Endodontic & Periodontic PMS

Specialty PMS with referral management and specialty charting.

4 productsLeader: PBS Endo Dental Inventory Management Software

Supply tracking, reordering and price comparison.

2 productsLeader: Sowingo Enterprise PMS for DSOs

Multi-location platforms with centralized reporting and permissions.

2 productsLeader: Dentrix Enterprise Oral Surgery Practice Management Software

PMS for OMS practices: anesthesia records, medical billing crossover and referrals.

2 productsLeader: WinOMS

The landscape

Every practice management product with a Data Index, by category. Click any dot to open its profile.

0 2 4 6 8 10 Server-based PMS 17 products Cloud PMS 16 products Practice analytics 14 products OrthodonticPMS 6 products Endo&perioPMS 4 products Inventory 2 products DSO&enterprisePMS 2 products OralsurgeryPMS 2 products
Product, plotted at its Data Index FDA clearance on file 2 products without enough data for an index are not plotted

Top ranked across the hub

1

CareStack

CareStack · Cloud PMS

An all-in-one cloud system built for groups, with published prices from $829 a month per the vendor. Highly rated, but expect a learning curve and a demanding go-live.

from $829/mo ★ 4.8 · 420 reviews HIPAA
8.3/ 10
2

Dentrix Ascend

Henry Schein One · Cloud PMS

Henry Schein One's cloud PMS: browser-based, multi-location friendly and AI-heavy, but quote-only and rated below its main cloud rivals by users.

Quote only ★ 4.1 · 255 reviews HIPAA
8.1/ 10
3

Open Dental

Open Dental · Server-based PMS

The most transparent and most widely integrated dental PMS: $199/mo then $149, every fee public. You run the server yourself.

from $199/mo ★ 4.5 · 136 reviews HIPAA
8.1/ 10
4

Curve Dental

Curve Dental · Cloud PMS

A mature cloud PMS with 20 years in the browser, strong support ratings and a proven conversion process. Pricing is quote-only.

Quote only ★ 4.5 · 552 reviews HIPAA
7.6/ 10
5

Dentrix

Henry Schein One · Server-based PMS

The most widely supported server-based dental PMS: deep features and a huge add-on ecosystem, but quote-only pricing and mixed support reviews.

Partially public ★ 4.3 · 512 reviews HIPAA
7.4/ 10
6

Denticon

Planet DDS · Cloud PMS

Cloud PMS built for DSOs and growing groups: centralized, API-friendly and well rated, from $795/mo. Support is ticket-based, reviewers note.

from $795/mo ★ 4.6 · 192 reviews HIPAA
7.3/ 10

Pricing transparency by category

Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Server-based PMS · 17
18% 47% 35%
Cloud PMS · 16
19% 50% 19%
Practice analytics · 14
21% 71%
Orthodontic PMS · 6
17% 17% 67%
Endo & perio PMS · 4
25% 75%
Inventory · 2
50% 50%
DSO & enterprise PMS · 2
100%
Oral surgery PMS · 2
100%
Table view
Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Server-based PMS3086
Cloud PMS3832
Practice analytics10310
Orthodontic PMS0114
Endo & perio PMS1003
Inventory0011
DSO & enterprise PMS0002
Oral surgery PMS0002

Most-supported integrations

How many practice management products list each system as a verified integration.

Open Dental
6
Eaglesoft
6
Dentrix
5
Birdeye
4
Swell
2
Weave
2
Mango Voice
2
NexHealth
2
Dolphin Imaging
2
DentalXChange
2

Highest user ratings

G2/Capterra average, products with 10+ reviews.

Practice by Numbers
4.9
Practice-Web
4.9
Oryx
4.8
Sowingo
4.8
CareStack
4.8
ABELDent
4.6
Cloud 9 Ortho
4.6
ACE Dental Cloud
4.6
Denticon
4.6
iDentalSoft
4.6

How to choose dental practice management software

  1. Check the integrations you cannot live without (imaging, patient communication, claims) and whether each writes back into the chart or only exports.
  2. Decide cloud or on-premise first: it changes backups, remote access, hardware and who is responsible for security.
  3. Ask what the price includes per location, per provider and per user, and what is charged extra (support, imaging, e-claims, payments).
  4. Ask how you get your data out: format, fee, and how long you keep access after you leave.
  5. Run your real day through the demo: schedule, treatment plan, insurance estimate, claim, ledger and a report.

Practice Management buyer guides

Shortlisting Best dental practice management software

Dental software compared on verified features, integrations, pricing and user ratings: data-backed picks, a full comparison table, cloud vs server and how to choose.

 Budgeting Dental software cost

Every dental practice management software price we could verify, what Dentrix, Eaglesoft and Curve Dental charge for, hidden fees and a 3-year cost example.

FAQ

What does dental practice management software cover?

Dental practice management software (PMS) is the system of record for scheduling, patient charts, treatment plans, billing and insurance claims. We track 63 products in 8 categories: Server-Based Dental Practice Management Software, Cloud Dental Practice Management Software, Dental Practice Analytics Tools, Orthodontic Practice Management Software, Endodontic & Periodontic PMS and more.

What are the top-ranked options in dental practice management software?

On our Data Index, which scores pricing transparency, integrations, features and data quality, the highest-ranked are CareStack (8.3/10), Dentrix Ascend (8.1/10), Open Dental (8.1/10). Rankings by category are on each category page, because the best product depends on what you need it for.

What does dental practice management software typically cost?

15 of 63 products publish a starting price; the median is $395 per month and entry prices run from $125 to $899. 30 products are quote-only, so ask for a written quote including setup, support and per-location fees.

What should I look for in dental practice management software?

Integrations that write back to the chart, a deployment model you can support (cloud or on-premise), a price that covers all locations, providers and users, and a clear data-export path if you leave. Test it on your own workflows during the demo.

Is cloud or on-premise dental software better?

Cloud systems remove server maintenance and make remote work easier; on-premise systems keep data in the office and can work during internet outages. The better choice depends on your IT support, number of locations and internet reliability.