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

If your practice offers in-house or Discount Plans, these tools in Open Dental will help streamline and automate the process so staff doesn’t need to manually apply discounts or override them once a patient exceeds discount amounts.

Specialty dental practices require tools that meet their unique needs. Learn about Open Dental features optimized for pediatric practices.

Software Update: Version 23.1 has been released as Stable. Learn more about the new features right here.

These best practices will help you set up out-of-network insurance plans in Open Dental to minimize frustration for your staff and your patients.
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You’re a dentist, not a photographer. But when it comes to showing prospective patients what you can do, a picture is worth 1,000 words. In this post, we’ll cover essential dental photography tips to help you create jaw-dropping before-and-after photos.

Every practice has had a prospective patient not become a new patient. Learn the top 8 reasons why this happens, and how to turn prospects into patients.

The design of your new practice should also consider the patient entertainment experience. This post reviews equipment options that provide modern features and ease of use for office staff.

What is the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and what should you do if a breach occurs? Learn what constitutes a violation, and who needs to be notified.

How will you overcome patient objections and get more dentistry done in 2022? Here’s our team-oriented approach to treatment acceptance.