Open Dental

Original author(s)Jordan Sparks
Stable release
23.1 / July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
Preview release
23.2 (Beta) / July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
Repositorygithub.com/OpenDental
Written inC#
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Available inMultiple Language Packs
TypeDental practice management software
LicenseProprietary (before version 24.4: GNU GPL)
Websitewww.opendental.com

Open Dental, previously Free Dental, is a proprietary software tool for dental practice management. It is written in the C# programming language compatible with Microsoft .NET Framework and was first released in 2003. Current versions of the software require Microsoft Windows, but earlier versions supported other operating systems, including Linux.

Open Dental is owned and sponsored by Open Dental Software, Inc., an Oregon corporation. The first Open Dental customer bought technical support services on July 22, 2003.