Opus Dental AS

What Opus Dental AS does

Opus Dental AS (legal entity Opus Systemer AS) is a Norwegian provider of dental practice management software founded in 1993, headquartered in Hvalstad (Asker), Norway. The company operates as a subsidiary of Finland's Planmeca Group, a €1.2B healthcare technology conglomerate. Opus Dental serves over 3,500 dental clinics and 15,000 daily users across Scandinavia, with Norway as the primary market and an established Swedish operation via branch entity OPPU Systemer AS Norge Filial (organization 516403-7169) in Malmö. It is positioned as the most widely used dental practice management system in the Nordics.

The company's core product, Opus Dental, is a comprehensive electronic patient journal (EPJ) and clinic management platform available in two deployment models: a traditional on-premise Windows/SQL Server-based version (7.1.x series) and the next-generation cloud-native SaaS offering "Opus Cloud" launched in 2024. The software is built on Microsoft-based infrastructure with an API-first architecture for partner integrations. The product surface spans patient journals, appointment scheduling, radiology integration, electronic prescriptions, patient communication (SMS, Patient Connect e-booking), financial management with KID/OCR, Helfo settlement, KPR reporting, and a cash register module. The platform is differentiated by an extensive integration ecosystem covering ~40 partners across radiology systems, Norwegian and Swedish accounting platforms, payment terminals, SMS providers, and mandatory government healthcare networks (NHN, Helfo, Persontjenesten, KPR).

Revenue is generated primarily through per-user software licensing (3,799 NOK new user, 6,331 NOK orthodontist), annual maintenance subscriptions, cloud subscriptions with fixed monthly pricing, training through Opus Academy, hardware (Buypass smart cards at 1,591.20 NOK), and newer services like KPR reporting (69 NOK/user/month). The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (with named sales manager Jarle B. Mathisen for Norway), channel partnerships through Plandent dental depots, a self-service/digital motion via the website, and partner-led technical installation. The company employs approximately 40 staff, is GDPR compliant, and operates without public revenue disclosure as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Planmeca Group.

Name

Opus Dental AS

Legal name

Opus Systemer AS

Website

https://opusdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Opus Dental AS is a Norwegian provider of dental practice management software serving 3,500+ clinics and 15,000+ users across the Nordics. A subsidiary of Planmeca Group, it offers on-premise and cloud SaaS solutions with deep integration to Nordic healthcare regulatory systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Practice Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Support Services Organizations (Non-Clinical MSO/Back-Office Platforms) (HLABAKAN)

Keywords

• Dental practice management
• Electronic patient journal
• Dental clinic software
• Healthcare practice management
• Dental SaaS platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hvalstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through software licensing for dental practice management. Pricing includes new user licenses (3799 NOK), orthodontist licenses (6331 NOK), and maintenance fees. Additional revenue comes from clinic administration changes, license management, and supplementary services.
2. Support and Maintenance Services: Ongoing support services including program support, technical support, and authorized technician services. Remote support via Planmeca/Beyond Trust solution. Includes maintenance costs and service agreements.
3. Training and Education: Revenue from Opus Academy courses and training programs for dental professionals. Includes both digital courses and webinars.
4. Hardware and Security Products: Sales of Buypass smart cards (1591.20 NOK per card), card readers (360 NOK), and related security products required for Helfo direct settlement.
5. KPR Reporting Service: KPR (Kommunal Pasient- og Brukerregister) reporting service with establishment fee (2490 NOK) and monthly per-user pricing (69 NOK per user).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Opus Dental AS develops and licenses Opus Dental, an electronic patient journal (EPJ) and practice management system used by dental clinics in the Nordics. The software combines patient records, appointment scheduling, radiology integration, e-prescription, patient communication, and financial/accounting modules, and is offered both as an on-premise install (Opus Dental 7.x) and as a cloud SaaS (Opus Cloud). Add-on modules and partner integrations cover payment terminals, SMS reminders, accounting exports, and government health reporting.

Product overview

Opus Dental AS offers Opus Dental, a comprehensive electronic patient journal (EPJ) system for dental practices — the most widely used journal system in the Nordic region with over 3,500 clinics and 15,000 users. The core product is available in two deployment models: the traditional on-premise/server-based Opus Dental 7.1 and the next-generation Opus Cloud SaaS solution. The product portfolio includes the core journal system with modules for patient dialogue (Patient Connect, SMS, arrival registration), clinic operations (scheduling, economics, automatic recall), payment solutions (terminals, mobile payment, invoicing), radiology integration (Romexis, Onepix, and 30+ other systems), and healthcare integrations (Persontjenesten, Helfo, e-prescription, referrals). Additional add-on products from partners include ApoEx and Alfa e-recept for electronic prescriptions, Knowryn for automated scheduling, and Vården.se for online booking. The company also provides an API for partner integrations, training via Opus Academy, and operates in Norway and Sweden as part of the Planmeca Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Opus Academy: Digital courses and training programs for Opus Dental users
• Opus Cloud
• Patient Connect
• Opus SMS
• OTB Stat
• Romexis Image Cloud

Products and services

• Opus Dental Journalsystem Complete electronic patient journal (EPJ) and practice management system for dental clinics. Consolidates patient journal, scheduling, radiology, e-prescription, patient communication, and financial management in one platform. Sold under per-user license pricing (3,799 NOK per new user) with annual maintenance.
• Opus Cloud Cloud-native SaaS version of Opus Dental. Accessible via internet browser with automatic updates, automatic backup, and no local installation required. Sold under fixed monthly subscription pricing.
• Patient Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% more treatments with automated scheduling optimization (Knowyn integration)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration34 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Planmeca GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - Finnish owned Planmeca Group is a global healthcare sector player. Planmeca Group includes companies like Planmeca Oy, Planmed Oy, Plandent Oy, KaVo Dental GmbH, LM-Instruments Oy, Opus Systemer AS, Triangle Furniture Systems Inc., and PlanSmile SL (HeySmile). Group has approximately 4,400 employees globally and revenue of 1.2 billion euros in 2023, with ~12% invested in R&D.
• OPPU Systemer AS Norge Filial (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary in Sweden (organization 516403-7169) with the same operations as Opus Systemer AS in Norway. Serves the Swedish market with dental practice management software.
• PlandentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlandent is a group of full-service dental depots wholly owned by Planmeca Group. Plandent AS is the largest supplier of dental consumables, equipment, and technical service to dental clinics in Norway and a natural partner for Opus Systemer.
• Planmeca / RomexiscoreTechnology or IntegrationOpus is integrated with Planmeca radiology systems including Romexis Image Cloud - a cloud solution for 2D and 3D image processing. Seamless radiology integration also works after transition to Opus Cloud.
• Norsk Helsenett (NHN)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Norsk Helsenett for Persontjenesten (National Population Register), secure dialog, e-prescriptions (SFM), referrals and epicrises (FM), and KPR reporting.
• FLEXON AS / DentalFlexcoreTechnology or IntegrationFLEXON AS provides DentalFlex accounting integration. Contact: Sundfaret 10, 1397 NESØYA, Phone: 92 92 39 00, Email: [email protected]. Automatic transfer of daily settlement and ledger transactions.
• WorldlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment terminal provider offering Move 5000 (wireless) and Lane 3000 (stationary) terminals integrated with Opus Dental.
• NetscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment terminal provider offering Move 3500 (mobile) and Desk 3500 (stationary) terminals integrated with Opus Dental. Includes automatic reconciliation.
• Swedbank PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment terminal provider offering PAX A35 and PAX A920Pro terminals integrated with Opus Dental.
• BuypasscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart card provider for secure authentication in Opus Dental. Smart card required for Helfo direct settlement and electronic aggregation (samleregning). Smart card: 1591.20 NOK, Card reader: 360 NOK.
• Vården.seminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSweden's largest healthcare booking platform with 600,000+ patient visits per month. Integration enables 24/7 clinic booking directly in Opus timebook.
• UnidentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Onepix Cloud radiology solution in Norway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dentrix (Henry Schein One): One of the most widely used dental practice management systems in the US, serving single and multi-location practices with charting, scheduling, billing, and imaging — the closest category analog to Opus Dental in scope, although focused on the North American market.
• Curve Dental: Cloud-native dental practice management SaaS serving solo and group practices with charting, imaging, billing, and patient engagement — directly comparable to Opus Cloud's SaaS positioning and target customer segment.
• Planet DDS (Denticon): Cloud dental practice management platform purpose-built for dental support organizations and multi-location group practices — directly comparable to Opus's DSO/multi-clinic segment and a benchmark for enterprise dental SaaS scaling.
• Open Dental: Open-source dental practice management software offering charting, scheduling, billing, and imaging to solo and group practices — a comparable open-architecture PM system with similar end-user customer base to Opus.
• Patterson Eaglesoft: Patterson Companies' flagship dental practice management software for single and multi-location practices in North America, with deep imaging and equipment integration analogous to Opus's Plandent/Planmeca equipment integration strategy.
• Carestream Dental: Provides dental imaging hardware and practice management software (including Sensei Cloud) for clinics and DSOs — directly comparable to Opus's bundled radiology + practice management offering and a named integration partner.
• Vitec Mediadent (Vitec Software Group): Nordic vertical software provider with a Mediadent dental practice management suite serving clinics in Sweden and the Nordics — the closest regional head-to-head competitor to Opus in the Scandinavian dental PM market.

Emerging players

• tab32: Cloud-based dental practice management platform emphasizing data analytics and open API architecture for DSOs and group practices — emerging SaaS comparable targeting the same multi-location segment Opus addresses with Opus Cloud.

Broad incumbents

• CompuGroup Medical: Large European healthcare IT incumbent with practice management, EHR, and telematics offerings across multiple specialties including dental — a broader-scale incumbent that could enter or expand Nordic dental with significantly more resources than Opus.

Regional players

• Cambio Healthcare Systems: Nordic healthcare IT vendor providing EHR and clinical systems to hospitals and regional authorities, primarily in Sweden — adjacent regional player whose footprint in Nordic public health infrastructure overlaps with Opus's NHN/Helfo integration scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/opusdentalnorge
• Facebookfacebook.com/opusdentalnorge

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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