EHR Review Updated February 2026

Curve Dental EHR Review (2026)

All-in-one cloud dental software for startups, single locations, and SMB groups.

Vendor Assessment Scorecard

Weighted rubric using fit signals (deployment model, scope, pricing posture, certification, market maturity, and review rating), then calibrated to separate tiers more clearly.

Composite Score

5.8/10

Product Depth 6.4/10
Implementation Ease 6.6/10
Support Confidence 7.7/10
Economic Value 6.3/10
Founded
2004
Deployment
Cloud
Pricing
Quote-based
ONC Certified
Not listed

Overview

Curve Dental is a cloud-native dental platform commonly evaluated by startup and SMB practices that want modernized operations without managing local server infrastructure. It is positioned as a practical alternative to legacy desktop dental systems.

The platform is generally strongest where adoption speed and workflow simplicity are prioritized. For multi-site growth, reporting and governance depth should be validated carefully.

Operational strengths

  • Cloud dental model: centralized updates and easier operational management.
  • Integrated workflow continuity: scheduling, clinical charting, and billing in one system.
  • SMB usability profile: practical fit for smaller teams with limited IT resources.
  • Modernization path: relevant for practices transitioning from on-prem legacy stacks.

Implementation and diligence

Validate treatment-plan-to-claim workflow behavior, collections reporting, and support responsiveness before contract commitment. These factors determine practical performance after go-live.

Ask for detailed implementation scope, migration assumptions, and service-level commitments in writing.

Product videos and demos

Documentation references

Pricing

Curve Dental is quote-based. Obtain complete pricing details including onboarding, migration, and support to compare total cost against other cloud dental platforms.

Verdict

Curve Dental is a practical cloud-first option for startup and SMB dental practices. It is best selected after validating billing reliability and operational reporting fit.