Curve Dental vs. Oryx
Comparing two cloud dental systems? Curve has run dental practices in the cloud since 2004 and supports more than 6,000 practice locations. Your whole team gets one platform for imaging, scheduling, charting, treatment planning, mobile access, and powerful AI features.
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- 20+years focused on cloudCloud-based since 2004
- 6000+practice locationsUsing Curve today
- $200MR&D investmentCommitted to what's next
- Cloud-native leaderHealthStream Ventures 2026 Dental Technology Landscape
- Live training on your own dataInteractive sessions using your practice data
- 24/7/365 supportFor the lifetime of your subscription
Verified G2 reviews
How Curve and Oryx compare,metric by metric.
User satisfaction ratings from verified G2 reviews.
- Quality of SupportCurve90%Oryx79%
- e-PrescribingCurve81%Oryx70%
- Ease of SetupCurve89%Oryx79%
- AccountingCurve85%Oryx77%
- Business Intelligence and ReportingCurve78%Oryx71%
- Ease of AdminCurve91%Oryx86%
- Patient EngagementCurve87%Oryx82%
- WorkflowsCurve90%Oryx85%
Scores are the percentage of reviewers rating each attribute favorably. Response counts shown per metric; some metrics have small response counts. Source: G2 Compare report, Curve Dental and Oryx Dental Software, Fall 2026. Reviews collected as of August 2, 2026.
Curve and Oryx at a glance
Both are cloud-based. Here’s how they compare on size, pricing and support.
- Where it runsCurveIn your web browser, hosted by Curve on AWSOryxIn your web browser (cloud)
- PracticesCurve6,000+ practice locationsOryxAbout 2,000 practices
- PricingCurveMonthly subscription quoted for your practice. Hosting, updates, backups and support includedOryx$650, $899 or $1,399 per location per month (Pro, Automate, AI). Two providers included, then $100 to $200 each. $0 for new offices until 200 patients or 12 months
- AI clinical notesCurveAdd-on on any plan (Care+)OryxAI plan only ($1,399 per location, plus $200 per provider past two)
- ImagingCurveCurve’s own FDA-cleared imagingOryxOryx’s own FDA-cleared imaging
- SupportCurveLive phone support weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, plus 24/7/365 emergency supportOryxPhone weekdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT; form and email 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
- G2 reviewsCurve267Oryx29
Oryx figures from oryxdental.com. Oryx is a trademark of its respective owner.
Features side by side
What comes with each system, what needs a higher plan and what isn’t offered.
- Where Curve includes more
- AI clinical notes (ambient)CurveAdd-onCare+, on any planOryxHigher planAI plan only, $1,399/location
- AI voice perio chartingCurveAdd-onAmbient, Care+, on any planOryxHigher planDictation, AI plan only
- ePrescribeCurveIncludedDrFirstOryxHigher planMDToolbox, AI plan only
- Patient financing at checkoutCurvePartnerAffirm and KlarnaOryxNot offeredIn-house payment plans only
- Reporting dashboardsCurveIncludedOn every planOryxHigher planAutomate plan and up
- After-hours emergency supportCurveIncluded24/7/365 if you can’t log in or capture imagesOryxNot offeredWeekday phone hours only
- Offered by both
- Cloud, browser-basedCurveIncludedOryxIncluded
- Scheduling and online bookingCurveIncludedOryxIncluded
- Clinical chartingCurveIncludedOryxIncluded
- AI X-ray analysisCurvePartnerPearlOryxHigher planPearl or Overjet, AI plan only
- Two-way patient textingCurveIncludedWith pictures and group messagesOryxIncludedTemplates and reminders
- Online review requestsCurveIncludedOryxIncluded
- Electronic claims and ERA auto-postingCurveIncludedUnlimited, includedOryxIncludedAuto ERA posting (US)
- Live phone supportCurveYesWeekdaysOryxYesWeekdays
Feature status from curvedental.com and oryxdental.com.
From the people who use Curve every day
Curve is very user friendly, tech support is top tier, love the ability to customize reports, and it has the ability to do anything you want without all the busyness of other practice management systems.
It’s very easy to use and simple to teach to new employees. It also has a wide variety of things you can do, which makes the staff’s life easier during long, busy days. Customer support is easy to reach, and I can get an answer very quickly.
My favourite thing about Curve Dental is that it is cloud-based and allows us to create and customize templates for unique clinician utility on an easy-to-use interface with superb customer service support. Software runs smoothly and performs well with the integration of newer technologies such as AI.
Curve is constantly innovating! Since switching to Curve Dental, they’ve added more useful products and refreshed existing modules so it stays not only the most modern software, but also one of the most all-in-one options in the dental field. In a busy practice like ours, it really helps not having to keep so many windows open just to track patient messaging, metrics, and insurance claims, because it’s all within one program.
Where Curve includes more
Customize any report, save it as your own.
Start from an extensive library of pre-built reports, then add the filters you need. Reporting dashboards are on every plan.
See reporting →Curve’s own FDA-cleared imaging software.
Capture, manage and access your images in the same system as your schedule and chart.
See imaging →Every location, one screen.
Owners can see every location from one login, and staff can toggle between offices on one screen. Share patient info and process payments across all locations, and pull data for your entire practice or individual sites.
See multi-location →Real support from real humans.
Emergency support is available 24/7/365, including if you can’t log in or capture images. 90% of G2 reviewers rate Curve’s quality of support favorably.
See support →dental professionals on Curve
Before you switch
Questions to askbefore you switch.
Tap any question to see how Curve answers it.
Oryx is cloud-based too. What’s the difference?
Both run in a web browser. The differences are track record and what’s included. Curve has run dental practices in the cloud since 2004 and supports more than 6,000 practice locations. Curve’s AI-powered features can be added to any subscription plan, giving practices access to advanced capabilities without requiring an upgrade to a higher tier.
How long does it take to switch to Curve?
Switching follows four steps: a kickoff meeting and test conversion, data conversion, live training, and go-live. The final data conversion typically takes three business days, and imaging and document conversions begin right after you go live. A dedicated implementation team guides you: a project manager, a data migration specialist, a product trainer and an account manager. See the implementation process.
What does training look like, and how do new hires learn Curve?
Your team trains in 8 live, interactive webinar sessions tailored with your actual practice data, with additional sessions available if you need them. After go-live you get 3 more live training sessions, and your account manager checks in on a schedule for 3 months. New hires can use the knowledge hub’s user guides and video tutorials, free webinars, and Ask CurveAI for quick how-to answers.
Can patients book, text and pay online without extra software?
Yes. Curve GRO, Curve’s patient engagement tools, is built into Curve rather than sold as a separate add-on. It includes automated text and email reminders, self-scheduling from any device, two-way texting from your office phone number, and online statements and payments. Practices have seen up to 25% reduction in no-shows by using Curve GRO. Explore Curve GRO.
How do we fill last-minute cancellations?
Curve’s scheduling tools include Smart Fill, which helps you fill last-minute cancellations. Patients can also self-schedule from any device, and their selections appear instantly in your real-time schedule.
Can we get to our schedule and patients from anywhere, including across locations?
Yes. Curve gives you schedule access from any device, anywhere. The Curve Mobile app, available on iOS and Android, adds on-the-go schedule management, patient profiles with images, notes, appointments and alerts, and two-way texting. If you run multiple locations on the same database, Curve Chat lets your teams message each other across offices.
Does Curve work on a Mac?
Yes. Curve runs in a web browser, so Mac practices need only a browser and a stable internet connection, with no other installation. Imaging devices certified for Mac are listed separately on the Imaging Compatibility list.
Will our existing imaging equipment work with Curve?
Curve publishes an Imaging Compatibility list of the sensors, cameras and other devices it works with, including the Vatech EzSensor, Planmeca ProSensor USB, Video Dental Concepts QuickRay and Cyber Medical Imaging XDR. Check the list for your equipment, or ask your Curve representative about a specific model. Images you capture are saved directly to the patient record.
What internet connection do we need?
Curve runs in your browser, so it needs an internet connection. For the average practice of 1 to 10 users, Curve recommends at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload over DSL, cable, fiber or T1/T3 lines. Satellite and wireless service aren’t recommended. See the full list on the System Requirements page, or call Curve at 1-888-910-4376, option 1.
Is our data safe?
Curve stores and backs up your data in a top-tier Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center, which is HIPAA compliant. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and Curve includes audit logs and strong password requirements. Curve is ISO 9001 certified, AWS is ISO 27001 certified, and Curve uses regular third-party penetration testing and intrusion detection. Read about data management.
Is support included after we go live?
Yes. For the lifetime of your Curve subscription, you have 24/7/365 support. During your first 90 days after go-live, your account manager also monitors your progress and offers support and coaching.
Can one system run the whole practice?
Yes. Curve is cloud-based, all-in-one practice management software. Scheduling, charting, imaging, billing and patient communication work together in a single platform and database.
How is Curve priced compared with Oryx?
Curve is a monthly subscription quoted for your practice. Hosting, continuous backups, updates and support are included. Oryx publishes three plans priced per location, with fees for each provider past two, and its AI tools and e-prescribing are in its top plan. Compare the price for your practice as configured, not the starting plan. Ask for a quote and we’ll walk through it.
Does Curve have AI tools?
Yes! Curve Care+ uses AI to generate clinical notes and enables hands-free restorative and perio charting. Eligibility+ (U.S. only) automates insurance verification, while Ask CurveAI provides instant answers to questions about Curve. Pearl’s AI-powered X-ray analysis is also integrated into the platform.And even more AI-powered innovations are on the way!
Will we always be on the latest version?
Yes. Curve’s cloud-based software updates automatically, so customers always have the latest software.
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