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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.3 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 25.3 Highlights
Open Dental Version 25.3 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests!
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Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?
Read more: Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?Whether you host your Open Dental Software on a server in your practice or in the cloud, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive backup strategy. And don’t forget – this is also a requirement for HIPAA compliance. Does your backup strategy have the X-Factor? While there isn’t one specific element that makes or […]
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Insurance Paid on a Different Code Than You Charted. Now What?
Read more: Insurance Paid on a Different Code Than You Charted. Now What?You’ve charted and completed bitewings (D0272 / D0273 / D0274) and a pano (D0330) for your patient, along with a few other procedure codes. You’ve submitted your claim, and you finally receive the insurance payment. But what’s this? The insurance paid based on a Full Mouth X-Ray (FMX) code D0210. Now what?
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Plan Ahead: 6 Actions NOW to Fill Your Chairs in the Fall
Read more: Plan Ahead: 6 Actions NOW to Fill Your Chairs in the FallYour dental practice may experience seasonal slowness in the fall as kids head back to school. Here are some steps you can take now to keep your schedule full, and your staff working at full capacity.
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Welcome to our Blog
Read more: Welcome to our BlogHello, and welcome to the Open Dental Software Blog. We’re here to help you get the most out of the tools available in your Practice Management Software, so your practice can grow and thrive. Open Dental Software was born out of the belief that powerful practice management software should be within reach of EVERY dentist. […]
Guest Posts
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Read more: The Future of Practice Management: How RCM AI Is Reshaping the Front OfficeThe Future of Practice Management: How RCM AI Is Reshaping the Front Office
If your team is stretched thin or struggling with denials, it might be time to explore how RCM AI can help. Read this post from DentalXChange to learn more.
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Read more: The Power of Dental Analytics: Why Data Is the Future of Practice GrowthThe Power of Dental Analytics: Why Data Is the Future of Practice Growth
In this guest post from Axle, learn how dental analytics has emerged as a game-changing force, offering insights that enable practices to make smarter decisions, enhance patient care, and grow more sustainably. Whether it’s understanding your revenue breakdown or identifying how effective your treatment plans are, leveraging analytics is no longer optional it’s essential.
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Read more: How Automated Eligibility Is Transforming Patient Access and Revenue Cycle ManagementHow Automated Eligibility Is Transforming Patient Access and Revenue Cycle Management
In today’s dental landscape, practices face increasing pressure to deliver seamless patient experiences while navigating complex insurance systems. Manual checks, payer phone calls, and inconsistent benefit data slow down operations and drive costly denials. That’s where an automated eligibility tool can step in, offering a smarter, automated way to verify patient insurance and benefits with…
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Read more: Scaling Your Open Dental Practice: Infrastructure and Innovation Frameworks for GrowthScaling Your Open Dental Practice: Infrastructure and Innovation Frameworks for Growth
In this post from our guest writer at ODEC, learn how the infrastructure decisions that an organization makes early on can determine what is possible as you scale up to add more locations. Read on to learn more.
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Read more: Is Your Practice Leaving Money on the Table? Identifying Missed Revenue OpportunitiesIs Your Practice Leaving Money on the Table? Identifying Missed Revenue Opportunities
In this post from our partners at DentalXChange learn how to identify missed revenue opportunities that may be causing your practice to be leaving money on the table.
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Read more: AI in Dentistry 2025: Separating Hype from Practical SolutionsAI in Dentistry 2025: Separating Hype from Practical Solutions
In this post from our friends at Bola AI, learn what really worked in AI for dentistry this year. Separate hype from practical solutions with insights on voice tech, diagnostics & more.