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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.3 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 25.3 Highlights
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!
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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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Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your Team
Read more: Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your TeamThe year isn’t over yet! There are still plenty of dental holidays ahead in 2026 to celebrate your team, your patients, and honestly, just a good excuse to leave early. Here’s your cheat sheet for the rest of the year.
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Feature Highlight: Web Sched
Read more: Feature Highlight: Web SchedWeb Sched offers patients the ability to schedule appointments online, featuring options like New and Existing Patient scheduling, Recall, and ASAP. These services enhance convenience and efficiency.
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Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by Pearl
Read more: Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by PearlLearn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
Guest Posts
Read content written by featured third-party guest writers.
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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: Boost Efficiency with Integrated DentalXChange ServicesBoost Efficiency with Integrated DentalXChange Services
Learn how tight integration of DentalXChange EDI solutions with Open Dental boosts efficiency and productivity, and poises your practice for growth.
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Read more: The Business Backup Battle Royale: Tape vs. Cloud vs. DiskThe Business Backup Battle Royale: Tape vs. Cloud vs. Disk
Reviewing the most popular business backup solutions: Tape (LTO), Disk (HDD/SSD), and the Cloud. Weighing factors such as: Initial Investment, Maintenance Cost, Expandability, Accessibility, Sensitivity, and Ideal Uses.
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Read more: Favorite PaySimple Features for Open Dental CustomersFavorite PaySimple Features for Open Dental Customers
Users of PaySimple through Open Dental have experienced many benefits. See which PaySimple features are user favorites, and why.
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Read more: Does Your Website Pass the 8-Second Test?Does Your Website Pass the 8-Second Test?
Are you presenting the information visitors need to see when they reach your website? Read this post to find out if your website passes the eight second test.
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Read more: The Wild World of HIPAAThe Wild World of HIPAA
More often than not it’s a simple mistake, rather than malicious intent, that leaks electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and ends up costing your practice money, time, and loss of reputation. Read this post for ways leaks can happen, and the steps you can take to prevent them.