You must be using Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista. If you have any problems at all installing it, please call us immediately and we will help you. Toll free 1-877-686-1248.

The downloads are both large, over 20 MB each, so if you don't have a highspeed connection, we would be happy to send you the trial version on CD. But before purchasing Open Dental, you should be aware that a highspeed internet connection is almost a requirement because that's how we provide quality support. The trial version is fully functional except that there is a 30 patient limit. The download includes a blank database which is identical to the one we normally distribute with the application and it also includes a demo database with a few patients in it.

Step One: (skip on Vista) Install Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1: WindowsInstaller31.exe (Select "Open" when given a choice).

Step Two: (skip on Vista) Install the Microsoft dotNET framework version 2.0. (Select "Open" when given a choice).

Step Three: Download the trial version here: TrialDownload-5-5-8.exe (If using Vista, you might have to download first, and then right click, run as administrator).


After downloading, the following window will come up:



Select Unzip to save the files to the given location and to automatically run the installation program. If, for some reason, you need to run in again later, a copy will be on your harddrive at the specified location.



At the top of this window, select the type of installation you are performing. For a single computer, select 'New Server'. The appropriate checkboxes will be marked. Click Install.

Remember to Right click, Run as Administrator if you're using Vista.

See the troubleshooting section if you are having problems or give us a call.

If you need to install to multiple computers, see the Installing on a Workstation section.

After installation... Getting Started