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Setup & Configuration

How to set up and configure every feature in Open Dental.

4 articles

How to Install Open Dental Updates

Learn how to install Open Dental updates safely and efficiently. Follow our step-by-step guide to keep your practice software current and secure.

3/27/2026 · 3 min read

Installing Open Dental on a Workstation

Learn the correct steps for installing open dental on a workstation to ensure your practice runs smoothly. Follow our guide for a successful setup today.

3/27/2026 · 4 min read

Open Dental Canvas Setup Guide

Follow this Open Dental Canvas setup guide to visualize patient data in one view. Learn how to configure the Canvas for your practice in version 25.3.

3/27/2026 · 4 min read

Open Dental: Patient Testing Setup Guide

Learn how to perform an Open Dental: patient testing setup to safely train staff and verify workflows without affecting your real clinical data or reports.

3/27/2026 · 4 min read
opendentalsupport.com is an independent community resource. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Open Dental Software, Inc. Open Dental® is a registered trademark of Open Dental Software, Inc.