 Least dense truth characterizes an open local operator

For $j=o(U)$, the dense monomorphism classifier consists of the truth values above $u$, so has least element $u$. Conversely, if it has least element $u$, density of a monomorphism is exactly containment of the pulled-back subterminal $U$. For a subobject $S\subseteq X$, the mono $S\to \overline{S}$ is dense, so $U\cap \overline{S}\subseteq S$ and $j(p)\le u\Rightarrow p$. Since $j(u)=\top$, applying $j$ to $u\wedge (u\Rightarrow p)\le p$ gives $u\Rightarrow p\le j(p)$. Hence equality holds.