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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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Preventing Dental Anxiety: How to Keep Your Dental Office From Becoming a Haunted House
Read more: Preventing Dental Anxiety: How to Keep Your Dental Office From Becoming a Haunted HouseOctober marks a season of spookiness, but dental visits shouldn’t induce fear. With 54% of adults experiencing dental anxiety, addressing patient concerns through transparency, comfort, and appreciation can significantly reduce anxiety and foster trust.
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Feature Highlight: Patient Dashboard
Read more: Feature Highlight: Patient DashboardHave you ever wished you could see more information about the patient you have selected at a glance? Maybe you’re tired of jumping between different modules in Open Dental and just want one centralized location to see more about your patient. Look no further than the Patient Dashboard! This (customizable!) little tool is often overlooked, since it’s not enabled by…
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Favorite Queries From Our Experts: Production and Income
Read more: Favorite Queries From Our Experts: Production and IncomeOpen Dental users can generate detailed production and income reports using custom User Queries, offering insights by procedure, provider, or insurance carrier. In this post, our query experts share their favorites.
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Protecting Your Practice: How to Vet Integrations
Read more: Protecting Your Practice: How to Vet IntegrationsNot all Open Dental integrations are safe. Here’s how to tell the difference between secure integrations and ones that could put your patient data at risk.
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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: Don’t Let Cyberattacks Disrupt Patient Care: Dental Practice Cyberattacks on the RiseDon’t Let Cyberattacks Disrupt Patient Care: Dental Practice Cyberattacks on the Rise
Cybersecurity in dental practices is increasingly important as healthcare organizations report a spike in cyberattacks. A recent survey revealed that 92% of healthcare organizations faced a cyberattack in the past year, highlighting an urgent need for stronger defenses. While healthcare organizations averaged 40 attacks annually, about 69% of these attacks disrupted patient care These alarming…
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Read more: Disaster Recovery vs. Data Backup: Which Do You Need?Disaster Recovery vs. Data Backup: Which Do You Need?
Protecting your data has never been more critical. Data loss of any kind can be devastating. The big debate when it comes to protecting this data is disaster recovery vs. backup. Read our latest blog post from our friends at Central Data Storage for an overview of data backup and recovery and and how to…
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Read more: AI Won’t Replace Dental Hygienists, Here’s WhyAI Won’t Replace Dental Hygienists, Here’s Why
Dental hygienists and dentists bring nuanced expertise and personal interaction that machines cannot replicate. This article explores why dental professionals are irreplaceable and what features to look for in dental AI programs.
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Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to Data Backup: A-Z Backup InfoA Comprehensive Guide to Data Backup: A-Z Backup Info
Discover a comprehensive guide to data backup, covering everything from types of backups and best practices to setting up a secure backup system. Stay informed with essential backup info to protect your data effectively.
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Read more: Automating Dental Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) to Modernize Dental OperationsAutomating Dental Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) to Modernize Dental Operations
Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is pivotal in the healthcare reimbursement process, providing detailed information about claims adjudication and payment from insurance companies.