OpenDentalFork Cloud Edition

OpenDentalFork Cloud Edition — browser-first adaptation of a proven dental EMR Context The Cloud Edition of OpenDentalFork grew out of the need to take the classic OpenDental workflow and make it more manageable for clinics that don’t want to run heavy desktop software. Instead of thick clients and on-premises servers, this fork is packaged for web use and container hosting. Administrators gain flexibility—whether it’s a single VM with Docker or a Kubernetes cluster spanning several clinics. Fun

OpenEMR

OpenEMR — dental-ready EMR for teaching clinics and multi-site practices Context OpenEMR is a long-running, open-source EMR/PM system used across hospitals, NGOs, and university clinics. In dentistry it fills a practical niche: charting teeth and procedures, scheduling, billing, and storing clinical notes in one place—without locking the organization to a vendor stack. It’s web-based (classic LAMP), scales from a single department to a campus rollout, and—importantly for admins—stays transparent

ClinicCases

ClinicCases — lightweight dental EMR for teaching clinics and NGO deployments Context ClinicCases started as a legal clinic case-management system and later expanded into healthcare use. Its open-source foundation, built on PHP/MySQL, makes it a pragmatic option for small dental clinics, teaching institutions, and NGO projects that require charting, patient scheduling, and document management without vendor lock-in. While not as large-scale as OpenEMR, it offers a simpler footprint and fewer mov

FreeDental

FreeDental — open-source chairside management for small practices and training labs Context FreeDental is a focused EMR/PM system built specifically for dental workflows. Unlike general-purpose EMRs adapted to dentistry, it was designed around odontograms, procedure codes, and treatment plans from the start. This makes it attractive for small private practices, low-budget teaching labs, or NGO dental projects that need a self-contained platform with minimal hardware demand. While less extensive

DentaServ

DentaServ — practice management and reporting platform for multi-chair dental clinics Context DentaServ is an open-source dental practice management system designed with a focus on multi-chair clinics and group practices. Unlike single-user desktop tools, it is built as a centralized web application with support for multiple providers, shared patient records, and reporting tailored to dental workflows. It emphasizes scheduling efficiency, treatment tracking, and financial reporting, making it a

iDentist Free

iDentist Free — lightweight dental scheduling and patient records tool Context iDentist Free is a free edition of a dental practice management system that focuses on scheduling, patient records, and treatment planning. While not as feature-rich as enterprise EMRs, it provides the essentials for small private clinics or individual practitioners who need a reliable way to organize appointments and clinical notes. The tool emphasizes simplicity, fast deployment, and usability at the chairside level