
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.

Learn how automating dental claims processing can benefit your practice and have a direct impact on your bottom line.

As advancements in the dental sector unfold, we assess the merits and drawbacks of on-premise and cloud-based imaging platforms.

Data loss can be catastrophic for your business. Learn the main causes of data loss, and how data recovery software can protect your practice.

Learn more about PDMPs – how they help facilitate open communication with your patients so you can ePrescribe responsibly.

Learn 3 easy ways you can protect financial data from prying eyes and malicious attackers, ensuring peace of mind for you and your customers.