
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!

This post will guide you through the steps to wrap up 2025 and get you set up and ready for a great start in 2026.

Effective communication is vital for any successful dental practice. This post will review some of the important strategies your practice can employ to help patients navigate the complexities of dental care.

Design aspects can help to reduce stress or anxiety that some patients may experience when visiting the dentist. In our latest blog post, we explore how interior design can help improve the patient experience.

Whether you’re a new or experienced user, the Open Dental Help Feature is a comprehensive resource to help you fully utilize the tools in the software to help your practice grow & thrive.
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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.

Audit trails track who has accessed data and what was done with it. Breaking down what audit trails are and why they’re essential for complying with HIPAA.

Learn how the new integrated ADA data registry can uncover trends and patterns about how your practice is treating patients to help improve patient care.

It’s a great time to reflect and count your blessings – starting with these five reasons you should love dentistry now more than ever.

For many practices, two out of every three new dental patients come from referrals alone. Learn how to harness the power of word-of-mouth advertising with this guide.

Out-of-pocket costs don’t have to be a barrier to offering optimal treatment plans. Learn how CareCredit’s integration and features like Batch Quickscreen make it easy to have a successful financial conversation with patients to help them move forward with treatment.