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Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 1:15 pm
by laborspy
I'm in the process of developing a WordPress plugin for Open Dental. If it sounds interesting reach out I'd love to get feedback on it as it is fleshed out.
Functions that it would have out of the gate:
- allow new patients to fill out a form, and create them as a new patient
- allow the admin to select specific blockout types available (example: only "new patient")
- allow the patient to click on a date and see the open available appointments
- apply the user directly into the schedule
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 1:35 pm
by SLeon
Good afternoon,
Please see Open Dental's
documentation on Plugins. Notably:
Plug-ins were phased out because third parties could cause serious issues by writing data to the Open Dental database tables and Open Dental had no way to make them safe.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 1:45 pm
by laborspy
SLeon wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2025 1:35 pm
Good afternoon,
Please see Open Dental's
documentation on Plugins. Notably:
Plug-ins were phased out because third parties could cause serious issues by writing data to the Open Dental database tables and Open Dental had no way to make them safe.
Fully aware of those, but this is not a Open Dental Plugin. In this context I'm talking specifically a Wordpress Plugin within it's environment that integrates with the Open Dental API. My apologies for not being more specific. Wordpress is typically the #1 CMS used and many dental practices use it today.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 1:53 pm
by SLeon
Excellent! Thank you for clarifying.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:59 pm
by drtech
I would love to be a part of this. I use wordpress as well and could try to integrate this into my website and open dental.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:00 pm
by laborspy
send me a message with your contact info, I'll reach out
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:51 am
by laborspy
drtech wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:59 pm
I would love to be a part of this. I use wordpress as well and could try to integrate this into my website and open dental.
How it is initially shaping up, all via API. I'm pulling existing OD open schedule blocks so there isn't a need to sync or keep anything updated on your external site. Just works.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:01 pm
by cadcamnish
Very interested in this plugin. Don't know how much help I can be, but I've been researching how to create this on my own (very discovery phase) but looks like you're on the right path. If I can assist, happy to do so.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:04 pm
by laborspy
Send me a DM with your contact info etc.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 2:44 pm
by okreitz
Hi there, I am also very interested in a Wordpress plugiin! I would be happy to contribute if you are interested to open source it. Has been a while but I wrote Wordpress plugins before. Let me know.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 6:53 pm
by hxakber
Saw your post. I would definitely be willing to try it on my website. I dont know much about writing code but I built my own website using Wordpress and have been looking for other alternative ways to schedule patients. Maybe even collecting payment or payment information before anyone can just book appointments. I would be willing to help in anyway possible. I am tired of paying subscription for each and everything!!!
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:31 pm
by laborspy
hxakber wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 6:53 pm
Saw your post. I would definitely be willing to try it on my website. I dont know much about writing code but I built my own website using Wordpress and have been looking for other alternative ways to schedule patients. Maybe even collecting payment or payment information before anyone can just book appointments. I would be willing to help in anyway possible. I am tired of paying subscription for each and everything!!!
Send me a Private Message on here with your email and I'll reach out.
Re: Wordpress -- Scheduling Plugin
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2026 9:59 am
by dwllnet42
How's the development going on your WordPress plugin?