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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 26.1 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 26.1 Highlights
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.
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Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Facility Progress Update #1
Read more: Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Facility Progress Update #1Take a look at some progress photos of the new Open Dental Marietta Facility. The building is now finished, and things are moving quickly to prepare for the move-in of 20 staff members in November, 2017.
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The Road to Loyal Patients
Read more: The Road to Loyal PatientsCommunication is the foundation for building long-lasting relationships with your patients. Effective patient communication builds trust, and that affects patient retention, referrals, case acceptance, broken or missed appointments, and everything in between. Your patient communication often starts before they even step foot in your practice. In order to grow your practice, you have to reach patients where it counts. In…
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Software Update: Stable Version 17.2 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 17.2 HighlightsWe are excited to announce Version 17.2 has now been released as Stable. This versions implemented 29 features requested by our amazing users! Watch the video, or read all about our highlighted new features.
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Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?
Read more: Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?Whether you host your Open Dental Software on a server in your practice or in the cloud, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive backup strategy. And don’t forget – this is also a requirement for HIPAA compliance. Does your backup strategy have the X-Factor? While there isn’t one specific element that makes or breaks a backup strategy, there…
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Read more: How DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting SmarterHow DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting Smarter
Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.
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Read more: 10 Best Backup Services for Healthcare Providers [2026 Comparison]10 Best Backup Services for Healthcare Providers [2026 Comparison]
The article evaluates backup services for healthcare providers, emphasizing factors like data protection, recovery responsibilities, and compliance to ensure effective data management and security.
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Read more: How Voice Charting Supports Periodontal CareHow Voice Charting Supports Periodontal Care
Six sites per tooth, up to 32 teeth: a full periodontal chart can mean 192 measurements called out and recorded in a single visit. A thorough exam can take up to 15 minutes, and recording the findings may involve a second team member. When appointment time is tight, it can be difficult to document measurements…
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Read more: Batch Quickscreen: A Simple Integration to Help Unlock Confident Cost Conversations and More CareBatch Quickscreen: A Simple Integration to Help Unlock Confident Cost Conversations and More Care
Cost conversations can be difficult. You and your staff like to provide care and help your patients, and your patients want to get dental care without worrying about bills. But payments and costs are an inevitable part of healthcare. And with rising costs and complicated insurance and payment options, these conversations might be more tense…
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Read more: Why Your Multi-Location Practice’s Missed Call Rate Is the Wrong Number to TrackWhy Your Multi-Location Practice’s Missed Call Rate Is the Wrong Number to Track
What 8,887 patient calls revealed about front desk measurement, and why the group average hides it. Most dental practices track missed calls. It’s the number every phone system reports; it’s easy to explain, and it feels like it measures something important. For a multi-location group, it’s usually the first metric rolled up to the top.…
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Read more: Where Dental Practices Lose Revenue Without Realizing ItWhere Dental Practices Lose Revenue Without Realizing It
Incomplete verifications, ignored denials, and aging patient balances add up to significant lost revenue. Here’s where the leaks happen and how to fix them.