Dolphin Management
by Patterson Dental · since 1988 · pattersondental.com ↗
Dolphin Management is a specialized practice management solution for orthodontic and oral surgery practices, focusing on high-volume and multi-location needs.
Data Index profile
Table view
| Axis | Dolphin Management | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5.0 | 7 of 14 tracked capabilities confirmed (7 unverified) |
| Integrations | 5.9 | listed as a verified integration by 5 products in our database |
| Pricing clarity | 2.0 | quote only |
| Support | 4.0 | 2 channels |
| Vendor stability | 9.5 | 38 yrs in market, 1001-5000 staff |
| User rating | 8.0 | 4.0/5 from 7 public reviews |
Of the 6 axes we could measure, Dolphin Management is strongest on vendor stability (9.5/10) and weakest on pricing clarity (2.0/10). An established vendor that does not publish pricing — expect a sales call. It ranks #4 of 6 in orthodontic PMS, right at the category median of 5.9.
- Features5.0
7 of 14 tracked capabilities confirmed (7 unverified). What this measures ⓘ
- Integrations5.9
listed as a verified integration by 5 products in our database. What this measures ⓘ
- Pricing clarity2.0
quote only. What this measures ⓘ
- Support4.0
2 channels. What this measures ⓘ
- Vendor stability9.5
38 yrs in market, 1001-5000 staff. What this measures ⓘ
- User rating8.0
4.0/5 from 7 public reviews. What this measures ⓘ
Practice management features
Dolphin Management confirms 7 of 14 capabilities we track for this category (7 not verified yet).
- ✓ Clinical charting
- ? Perio charting
- ? Voice perio
- ✓ Treatment planning
- ✓ Operatory scheduling
- ? Real-time eligibility
- ✓ E-claims
- ? ERA auto-posting
- ? e-Prescribing
- ✓ Imaging bridge
- ✓ Custom reporting
- ✓ Multi-location
- ? CDT codes
- ? NHS UDA (UK)
See how every orthodontic PMS product compares on these features →
Integration web
Dolphin Management lists 3 verified integrations, all native. None of the 6 most-connected systems in our database (Open Dental, Dentrix, and Eaglesoft…) are on its verified list. 5 products in our database list Dolphin Management as a supported integration — a proxy for how central it is to the ecosystem.
Pricing & 3-year cost
- License model
- Quote only
- Price transparency
- Quote only
- Starting price
- Not published
- Free trial
- Not verified
- Price last checked
- Sep 30, 2026
- Minimum term
- Not verified
- Auto-renew
- Not verified
- Cancellation notice
- Not verified
- Early termination fee
- Not verified
- Data export on exit
- Not verified
Dolphin Management is quote-only — like 3 of 5 other products in this category. 2 competitors publish at least partial pricing.
User ratings
4.0/5 averaged across Capterra from 7 reviews. That is a small sample — treat it as directional. 1 rated competitor in the category scores higher.
Ratings are snapshots from third-party platforms, shown with their date and link. We do not publish them as our own review stars.
Who it’s for
Best for
- Large orthodontic practices
- Multi-location dental service organizations (DSOs) with an orthodontic focus
Practice size
- Specialties
- Orthodontics, Oral surgery
- Deployment
- On-premise server, Cloud
- Platforms
- windows
- Open API
- ?
- Support
- phone, email · Mon-Fri, 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, plus after-hours emergency calls
Compliance & security
“Claimed by vendor” means a public statement we could cite; it is not an audit. Ask for the SOC 2 report or signed BAA before you share patient data.
Company
- Vendor
- Patterson Dental
- In market since
- 1988
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Customers (vendor claim)
- 1,000
Timeline
- Acquisition Dolphin acquired by Patterson Dental
Markets
Markets the vendor actively sells into: United States, Canada.
FAQ
How much does Dolphin Management cost?
Dolphin Management does not publish pricing; it is sold on a quote basis. 1 competitors in orthodontic PMS publish a starting price.
Is Dolphin Management HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Dolphin Management's vendor states HIPAA compliance. Always request a signed BAA before sharing PHI.
What does Dolphin Management integrate with?
We verified 3 integrations: DentalXChange, Rectangle Health, and Dolphin Imaging.
What are the best alternatives to Dolphin Management?
By our Data Index, the strongest alternatives in orthodontic PMS are Ortho2 Edge Cloud (7.1), OrthoTrac (6.1), and Cloud 9 Ortho (5.9).
Sources19 cited · 29 field-level citations
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Support Information · dolphinimaging.com · vendor docs
- Dolphin Management 5 Brochure · content.pattersondental.com · vendor site
- Dolphin Management Integrations & Reviews · crmbridge.ai · review platform
- Dolphin PMS vs Dentrix Ascend vs Ortho2 Edge Cloud · orthia.io · forum
- DentalXChange Press Releases · dentalxchange.com · press release
- Cloud9 vs Dolphin vs Ortho2 · orthia.io · forum
- Rectangle Health Collaborates with Patterson Dental to Enhance Payment Solutions for Healthcare Providers · prnewswire.com · press release
- Corporate Profile: Dolphin Imaging - OrthoTown Magazine · orthotown.com · forum
- Patterson Practice Management Software: Transforming the Business of Dentistry · eandi.org · vendor docs
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions - Patterson Dental · pattersondental.com · vendor site
- Dolphin Integrations - GetHelpDesk.AI · gethelpdesk.ai · review platform
- Echos Newsletter - Fall 2009 · dolphinimaging.com · vendor docs
- Cloud 9 Orthodontic Software 2026 Guide · orthia.io · forum
- Dolphin Cloud Brochure · dolphinimaging.com · vendor docs
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions - Rebate Programs · dolphinimaging.com · vendor site
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions · dolphinimaging.com · vendor site
- Patterson Dental | LinkedIn · linkedin.com · review platform
- BranchKit 2018 · dolphinimaging.com · vendor docs
- Dolphin Releases Blue, New Browser-Based Web Application for Orthodontic Practices · orthodonticproductsonline.com · press release
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