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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 26.2 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 26.2 Highlights
Open Dental 26.2 is live! Updates include advanced blockout searching, new perio chart shortcuts, automated MariaDB backups, and more!
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Supporting Multi-Lingual Patients
Read more: Supporting Multi-Lingual PatientsLanguage barriers shouldn’t get in the way of great dental care. Open Dental has built-in tools to help you communicate with patients in their preferred language.
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Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Open Dental Features Worth Using
Read more: Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Open Dental Features Worth UsingFrom the Graph view to the Contacts List, these underused Open Dental features might just make your workday a little easier.
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Software Update: Stable Version 25.4 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.4 HighlightsOpen Dental 25.4 is live and packed with updates. From OCR on eClipboard that auto-fills patient insurance info, to a Clerri integration for in-house membership plans, there’s a lot to explore, including 11 features requested directly by users.
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Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full Schedule
Read more: Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full ScheduleEmpty chairs are frustrating, but the fix might already be in your software. Open Dental has a handful of built-in tools, recall lists, automated reminders, eConfirmations, that make it way easier to keep patients on the schedule and actually showing up.
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Read more: 3 Key Strategies to Help Move More Dental Care Forward3 Key Strategies to Help Move More Dental Care Forward
The CareCredit Dental Path to Purchase study highlights the importance of transparent financing discussions, showing that many patients delay care due to cost concerns and inadequate payment information.
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Read more: AI Dental Software: What Actually Works in Modern Dental PracticesAI Dental Software: What Actually Works in Modern Dental Practices
Staff shortages, endless charting, patients who zone out mid-explanation. These are real problems. AI dental software is quietly solving them. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to know if it’s right for your practice.
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Read more: Beyond the Basics: How Seamless Integration is Changing the Game for Open Dental PracticesBeyond the Basics: How Seamless Integration is Changing the Game for Open Dental Practices
In this post from our guest writer Verifixed learn how integrations can help improve your practice’s workflow and productivity.
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Read more: Optimizing Patient Communication Workflows in Open Dental PracticesOptimizing Patient Communication Workflows in Open Dental Practices
Learn how to improve multi-channel communication in your dental practice to strengthen scheduling, increase patient retention, and boost production.
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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: Using AI Diagnostics with Open Dental to Improve Case AcceptanceUsing AI Diagnostics with Open Dental to Improve Case Acceptance
Getting patients to understand a dental diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. AI diagnosis tools can be a way to show patients a clear visual to increase understanding and case acceptance. Read this post to learn more.