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

The 2027 CDT codes are now available in Open Dental. Read this post to learn how to get the latest codes!

October marks a season of spookiness, but dental visits shouldn’t induce fear. With 54% of adults experiencing dental anxiety, addressing patient concerns through transparency, comfort, and appreciation can significantly reduce anxiety and foster trust.

The Patient Dashboard centralizes patient information, offers reusable layouts, and improves workflow by reducing navigation between modules. Download these templates or create your own!

Open Dental users can generate detailed production and income reports using custom User Queries, offering insights by procedure, provider, or insurance carrier. In this post, our query experts share their favorites.
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The dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, patient expectations, and sustainability efforts. As we move further into 2025, several trends are redefining how dental professionals operate and deliver care. Read this post from our friends at DentalXChange for a look at the key innovations shaping the future of dentistry.

In an era where data breaches and ransomware attacks dominate headlines, many companies are still crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. Hope is not a strategy. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to learn more.

In this post from our friends at Bola AI, discover why the dental burnout rate is so high and learn useful techniques to fight work stress, vague expectations, and limited resources.

In this post, discover key challenges in dental RCM and solutions to enhance financial health from our friends at DentalXChange.

Cybersecurity in the dental industry has quietly become a ticking time bomb. HIPAA breaches in dentistry have surged. Ransomware, phishing, and insider threats are no longer hypothetical risks; they are real, costly, and increasingly common. Read this post from our friends at Darkhorse to learn how to protect your practice.