Open Dental
4.3
The power user's dream — unbeatable value and flexibility, if you don't mind some DIY
Best for Tech-savvy practices wanting maximum control and transparent pricing
Best Dental Software in 2026
Our top picks based on independent research, public pricing data, and user feedback.
CareStack
4.1
The ambitious all-in-one play — impressive scope if you buy into the ecosystem
Best for Growing groups wanting a single platform to replace multiple tools
Curve Dental
4.0
The best pure-cloud experience — clean, simple, and genuinely easy to use
Best for Practices wanting hassle-free cloud software with minimal IT burden
Denticon
3.9
The DSO standard — built for multi-location from day one
Best for DSOs and multi-location groups needing centralized management
Dentrix
3.8
The safe pick — massive ecosystem, but aging architecture and aggressive pricing
Best for Established practices wanting the deepest integration ecosystem
tab32
3.7
The tech-forward pick — genuine AI features, but still proving itself at scale
Best for Tech-forward practices excited about AI and data analytics
Eaglesoft
3.6
Reliable workhorse — great Patterson integration but showing its age
Best for Patterson Dental customers wanting tight hardware-software integration
Dentrix Ascend
3.5
The cloud reboot of Dentrix — promising but still maturing
Best for Multi-location groups wanting centralized cloud management
DentiMax
3.4
Budget-friendly with surprisingly good imaging — just don't expect bells and whistles
Best for Budget-conscious practices prioritizing imaging integration
MOGO
3.2
The reliable old-timer — great support and simplicity, but falling behind on features
Best for Small practices wanting simple software with great customer support