Root Data Public Directory

Public Root Data dental analytics directory for DSOs, dental practices, blog, and FAQ tools.

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What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    Public Root Data dental analytics directory for DSOs, dental practices, blog, and FAQ tools.

    How to connect

    How to connect Root Data Public Directory to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://rootdata.ai/api/mcp

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    How to connect Root Data Public Directory to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://rootdata.ai/api/mcp

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    How to connect Root Data Public Directory to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://rootdata.ai/api/mcp

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    Server tool list (8)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    search_dsosSearch Root Data's public DSO directory by organization name, slug, website, summary, or public website signals. Returns public directory data only.
    get_dso_profileGet one public Root Data DSO directory profile by slug. Returns public website, region, profile URL, summary, and public signals.
    search_practicesSearch Root Data's public dental practice directory. Supports query, service, location, city, state, minimum Google reviews, minimum star rating, and sorting by Google review count or rating. Returns published public listings only. All parameters are optional.
    get_practice_profileGet one published public dental practice directory profile by slug. Returns public website, locations, services, rating summary, and profile URL.
    list_top_dsosList public DSO directory profiles ranked by public size, locations, or growth signals inferred from public profile text. Results are directional, not a private operating benchmark.
    compare_dsosCompare two Root Data public DSO directory profiles by slug using public profile summaries, regions, websites, and public signal counts.
    search_blog_articlesSearch published Root Data blog articles by title, slug, excerpt, category, tag, or SEO summary. Supports DSO-only, practice-only, both-audience, or all articles.
    root_data_faqAnswer common public questions about Root Data services, DSO directories, dental practice benchmarks, AI Coach, integrations, privacy, demos, and pricing.