Open Dental

Open Dental, previously Free Dental, is a proprietary software tool for dental practice management.^[3] 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.^[4]

Original authorJordan Sparks

Stable release

23.1 / July 31, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-07-31)

Preview release

23.2 (Beta) / July 31, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-07-31)

Written inC#

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Open Dental
Practice Management Software
Original author	Jordan Sparks
Stable release	23.1 / July 31, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-07-31)
Preview release	23.2 (Beta) / July 31, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-07-31)
Written in	C#
Operating system	Microsoft Windows[1]
Available in	Multiple Language Packs [2]
Type	Dental practice management software
License	Proprietary (before version 24.4: GNU GPL)
Website	www.opendental.com
Repository	github.com/OpenDental

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Open Dental is owned and sponsored by Open Dental Software, Inc., an Oregon corporation.^[5] The first Open Dental customer bought technical support services on July 22, 2003.^[6]