
Open Dental 26.2 is live! Updates include advanced blockout searching, new perio chart shortcuts, automated MariaDB backups, and more!

Open Dental’s latest stable version 24.1 has been released as stable! Join us as we highlight the features in this version.

The Clinics feature in Open Dental allows you to manage your entire multi-clinic dental organization while allowing customization for each practice. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the feature and if it’s right for you.

With more on your plate than ever before, we’re here with five types of tools you can start using today to boost efficiency and productivity.

Your Dental Practice Management Software decision will affect your practice and your patients in both the short- and long-term. Find the right fit with the tips in this post.
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Incomplete verifications, ignored denials, and aging patient balances add up to significant lost revenue. Here’s where the leaks happen and how to fix them.