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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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Tools for Scheduling Successfully
Read more: Tools for Scheduling SuccessfullyThis post discusses efficient appointment scheduling using Open Dental, highlighting tools like provider schedules, blockouts, appointment types, quick adds, recall features, and automated reminders to enhance practice productivity.
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Software Update: Stable Version 24.4 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 24.4 HighlightsOpen Dental Version 24.4 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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Using and Tracking Referrals in Open Dental
Read more: Using and Tracking Referrals in Open DentalRead this post for the tools in Open Dental to help you track and manage patients referred in and procedures referred out of your practice.
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Feature Highlight: Repeating Charges
Read more: Feature Highlight: Repeating ChargesRepeating Charges can be a great way to automatically bill fees to patient that occur on a schedule, like membership fees. Read on to learn about this Open Dental feature!
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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: Top Trends Shaping the Dental Industry in 2025Top Trends Shaping the Dental Industry in 2025
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.
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Read more: Expert Tips for a Great Backup Disaster Recovery PlanExpert Tips for a Great Backup Disaster Recovery Plan
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.
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Read more: Five Reasons Why the Dental Burnout Rate is CommonplaceFive Reasons Why the Dental Burnout Rate is Commonplace
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.
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Read more: Top Challenges in Dental RCM & How to Overcome ThemTop Challenges in Dental RCM & How to Overcome Them
In this post, discover key challenges in dental RCM and solutions to enhance financial health from our friends at DentalXChange.
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Read more: The Rising Cyber Threats in Dentistry: What’s Next for Dental Practices?The Rising Cyber Threats in Dentistry: What’s Next for Dental Practices?
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.