The open-source practice management platform for dental practices.

Custom development for Open Dental

Open Dental
Dental Practice
5–9 weeks
Direct Database Access, API Key
Hybrid
THE QUICK TAKE
Fixed scope · No hourly billing

Bolder Apps builds custom apps and integrations on top of Open Dental for dental practices and DSO roll-ups. Common projects include patient portals, recall automation, and multi-location reporting. Typical builds range from $25K to $60K and ship in 5 to 9 weeks.

The kinds of things operators ask us to ship.

No fluff. These are real builds operators in the field actually need.

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Patient Data
Patient Records Sync

Two-way sync between Open Dental's patient database and the scheduling, marketing, or patient-engagement tools you already use.

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Scheduling
Appointment & Recall Automation

Automated recall reminders, online booking, and waitlist management connected directly to Open Dental's appointment book.

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Clinical
Imaging & Chart Integration

Bridges between Open Dental's clinical charting and imaging data and third-party diagnostic or referral tools.

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Billing
Insurance & Billing Automation

Automated claims submission, eligibility checks, and patient billing workflows built on Open Dental's ledger data.

Typical project range
$25K–$60K+

Fixed-scope. No hourly billing. We quote it upfront andwe ship it.

Typical timeline
5–9 weeks

Discovery in week one. First builds shipping by weekthree. Production ready inside the quarter.

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API Type
Hybrid
Authentication
Direct Database Access, API Key

The conversations that bring buyers here.

Patient Portal

A multi-location dental group needed patients to book and pay online without leaving Open Dental as the system of record. We built a portal that syncs both ways in real time.

Recall Automation

A practice was losing recall patients to manual follow-up. Automated texts and emails pulled straight from the Open Dental schedule cut no-shows and filled hygiene chairs.

Referral Tracking

A specialty practice wanted to track referral sources without re-entering data. We connected Open Dental to their referral CRM so every new patient's source is captured automatically.

Multi-Location Reporting

A dental support organization needed one dashboard across a dozen Open Dental offices. We built a reporting layer that rolls up production and collections in real time.

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Bold Answers to Bolder Questions.

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.

Does Bolder Apps build custom apps for Open Dental users?

Yes. Bolder Apps builds custom patient intake apps and multi-practice reporting dashboards for dental practices and DSO roll-ups running Open Dental.

What type of API does Open Dental use?

Open Dental exposes a self-hosted REST API alongside a FHIR-based API for clinical data interoperability. Access requires registering with Open Dental's vendor relations team, which typically takes a few business days.

What can you build on top of Open Dental?

Common Open Dental builds include custom patient intake and scheduling apps, multi-practice reporting dashboards for DSO roll-ups, and integrations connecting Open Dental to accounting or patient communication platforms.

Who typically needs an Open Dental integration?

Dental practices and DSO roll-ups running Open Dental typically want more flexibility than the stock software offers and have the budget to build it, but no in-house development team of their own.

How much does an Open Dental integration cost?

Open Dental integrations typically range from $25K to $60K and ship in 5 to 9 weeks. DSO roll-ups with multiple practice locations tend to land toward the higher end given the larger reporting scope.

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What happens next?

Book a discovery call
Discuss and strategize your goals
We prepare a proposal and review it collaboratively
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