A story of dentistry and the future of healthcare
Hi there! If you're reading this, you're probably a dentist, practice manager, or someone who cares deeply about delivering exceptional patient care. But have you ever wondered why dental practice management is stuck in the past?
The broken state of dental software
You probably have multiple systems running simultaneously: one for scheduling, another for patient records, a third for billing, and yet another for lab orders.
Sound familiar? You're jumping between five different applications, manually copying patient information, and spending more time managing software than treating patients.
But have you ever thought about why dental practice management software is so fragmented?
The legacy software trap
Dental practice management systems were created in the 1980s and 90s. They were designed for a single computer in a back office, running on floppy disks and dot-matrix printers.
Fast forward to today. While the world moved to the cloud, mobile devices, and AI, dental software remained frozen in time. They added a web interface here, a mobile app there, but the core architecture stayed the same.
The result? Dentists are paying thousands of dollars per year for software that feels like it's from another century.
Then something changed
Our founder, Dr. Raj, spent 15 years running a multi-location dental practice. He watched his team waste hours every day fighting with outdated software.
One day, he had an epiphany: "What if we could rebuild dental practice management from the ground up, using modern technology and design thinking?"
What if dental software could be as intuitive as the apps we use every day? What if it actually helped dentists instead of hindering them?
That's where Odento comes in
We're not just another practice management system. We're reimagining what dental software can be in the 21st century.
An all-in-one platform where everything works together seamlessly.
Patient records. Scheduling. Treatment planning. Lab orders. Billing. Analytics. All in one beautiful, intuitive interface that your entire team will actually enjoy using.
But we didn't stop there. We added AI-powered features, built-in communication tools, a professional network for dentists, and even event management for conferences.
We're building the platform dentistry should have had decades ago.
Our Journey
From frustration to innovation
The Idea
Dr. Raj experiences the frustration of outdated dental software firsthand and dreams of a better solution.
The Team Forms
We assembled a team of dentists, software engineers, and designers who shared our vision.
Building Begins
After 18 months of research with 200+ dental practices, we started building Odento from scratch.
Beta Launch
50 pioneering practices joined our beta program and helped shape the platform.
Public Launch
Odento launches publicly, quickly growing to thousands of dental professionals.
The Future
Expanding globally with new AI features, integrations, and the launch of Odento Plans.
Our Mission
To empower every dental professional with technology that enhances patient care, simplifies practice management, and brings joy back to dentistry.
"The best way to predict the future of dental healthcare is to build it."
- Dr. Raj, Founder & CEO
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision we make
Patient-First
Every feature we build starts with one question: Does this improve patient care? If not, we don't build it.
Simplicity
Complex doesn't mean complicated. We believe in making powerful features accessible through intuitive design.
Innovation
We're not afraid to challenge the status quo. The best dental software hasn't been built yet—until now.
Community
Dentistry is collaborative. We're building more than software—we're building a community of forward-thinking professionals.
Transparency
No hidden fees, no dark patterns, no vendor lock-in. Your data is yours, and we're upfront about everything.
Continuous Learning
Dentistry evolves, and so do we. We're committed to constant improvement based on user feedback and industry advances.
Meet Our Team
A diverse group of dentists, engineers, designers, and healthcare enthusiasts united by a common mission
Product & Engineering
Building the future of dental technology
Clinical Team
Dentists, hygienists, and practice managers ensuring clinical accuracy
Customer Success
Dedicated to making your practice successful
Design
Creating beautiful, intuitive experiences
Life at Odento
Remote-First
Work from anywhere in the world
Continuous Learning
$2,000 annual learning budget
Healthcare
Comprehensive medical & dental coverage
Join Our Mission
We're based in San Francisco, Bangalore, and remote locations around the world. We're a diverse group passionate about healthcare, technology, design, and making a real impact on people's lives.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & equity
- Remote-first culture
- Unlimited PTO
Who We're Looking For
- Problem solvers
- Dental professionals
- Builders & creators
Current Openings
- Software Engineers
- Product Designers
- Clinical Advisors
Don't see a role that fits? We're always looking for talented people. Send us your resume