
Open Dental Version 25.3 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests!

SOFTWARE UPDATE: Version 19.4 has been released as Stable, implementing 13 features requested by our users. Watch the video and read all the version highlights here.

Teledentistry may not have been part of your patient care before, but it is now an important part of offering diagnostic and follow-up care to your patients. This post provides resources and the setup steps needed in Open Dental to accommodate teledentistry.

Take these steps to be productive and proactive when you’re not seeing patients so that when business picks up again, you’ll be poised and ready with increased efficiency and productivity.

Consumer health spending jumps after patients receive their tax refunds, so now is the time to contact patients with Unscheduled Treatment, and we have the 4 simple steps that will help you get it done today.
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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.

Human error when eprescribing can leave patients at risk. Prevent errors with structured and codified sig, already in your NewCrop eprescribe tool.

Your practice has plans in place to respond to disasters and crisis situations. A data recovery plan is just as critical to minimize the impact of a data breach. Are you prepared?

Learn more about Identity Proofing (IDP) and why it’s essential to keep patient and prescriber data safe.

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent in a competitive field like dentistry is a challenge. It’s an ongoing process that demands more than just offering attractive compensation. Learn about retention strategies and online tools that can revolutionize staff retention, ensuring your practice’s success now and in the future.

The two most common dental practice models are fee-for-service and insurance-based. Learn the pros and cons of each business model and which one aligns with your goals.