Open Dental vs Dentrix Enterprise (Henry Schein One)

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared. Last verified June 6, 2026.

The short answer

Open Dental ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Dentists and practice managers. Solo GPs, multi-location groups and DSOs, and specialty practices. the most powerful operatory scheduler in dental, at the lowest price. If you can run your own server.

At a glance

Open DentalDentrix Enterprise (Henry Schein One)
Top 11 rank#1 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared#7 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
Score (out of 9.4)97.9
Best forComplex multi-operatory schedulingFQHC & large enterprise dental
Pricing$ ($149 to $199/mo per location + $20/provider over 3)$$$ (enterprise quote only)
HQUnited StatesUnited States
Founded

Open Dental

the most powerful operatory scheduler in dental, at the lowest price. If you can run your own server.

www.opendental.com/

See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared

Dentrix Enterprise (Henry Schein One)

Henry Schein's enterprise engine: one central database for unlimited sites, but heavy to implement.

www.dentrixenterprise.com/

See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared

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