Get to Know the “Patients-Raw” List
Sometimes you want to pull a quick set of patient data out of Open Dental. See how the Patients-Raw list may be just what you need.
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Tips & Tricks #25
In this tips & tricks post, we’ll discuss troubleshooting recurring charges that aren’t processing, how to change the font size on the schedule (and other parts of the program), and e-Prescribe options in Open Dental.
Technical Jargon for Not-So-Technical People
Some of the technical terms we use when we provide support (like MySQL, Server, eConnector Service, OpenDentImages, IP Address, etc.) may be unfamiliar and feel confusing or even intimidating. If you can relate, check out this post and boost your tech vocab.
Software Update: Stable Version 21.1 Highlights
Software Update: Version 21.1 has been released as Stable, implementing many exciting new features. Learn all about them here.
New Features Highlight: Imaging Module
While the Imaging Module has many features covered in our previous post, Illustrating the Imaging Module, this post will focus on some of the newest features introduced in Version 20.5.
Tips & Tricks #24
In this tips & tricks post, we’ll discuss the Exclusion Fee Rule for in-network plans that do not cover certain treatment categories or procedures, how to use Display Fields to customize your Treatment Plan and Patient Information in the Chart Module, and how to transfer patient records to another practice.
Block Scheduling in Open Dental
Patient scheduling is an everyday task that’s critically important to your practice’s success and growth. Learn how block scheduling boosts scheduling efficiency and allows you to schedule the right production value mix to meet and exceed your practice goals.
Tips for Getting Insurance Claims Paid Promptly
If your Outstanding Insurance Claims Report has a balance that makes your hair stand on end, this post is for you! We’ll be going through some steps you can take in Open Dental (and beyond) to help prevent issues that could delay insurance payments.
Open Dental Updates: 5 Great Reasons to Say YES
Do you update your software regularly? Here are 5 great reasons why you will want to keep your Open Dental practice management software up-to-date.
Open Dental Setup for Startup Practices: The Five Essentials
When you’re starting a new practice, you want to set everything up correctly in Open Dental from the start to minimize workflow disruption and costly re-work later. Learn the 5 Open Dental setup essentials you’ll want to attend to before you start seeing patients in your new practice.