
Open Dental 25.4 is live and packed with updates. From OCR on eClipboard that auto-fills patient insurance info, to a Clerri integration for in-house membership plans, there’s a lot to explore, including 11 features requested directly by users.

Empty 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.

The 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.

Web 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.

Learn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
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EPCS certification isn’t just a regulatory checkbox. It’s what makes electronic prescribing of controlled substances actually safe, reducing fraud, cutting errors, and keeping providers on the right side of DEA requirements.

From digital diagnostics to artificial intelligence, we explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of dentistry.

Broken workflows aren’t just inefficient, they can result in a loss of revenue. Let’s dig into how they can be addressed with these 3 steps.

Learn how marketing analytics can transform the way you attract new patients, manage your practice, and provide excellent patient care.

Learn how actively monitoring and addressing potential prescribing issues contributes to a safer and more ethical healthcare landscape.

Learn how you can leverage AI for the dental insurance verification process to revolutionize efficiencies and increase patient satisfaction.