
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.

Updated 4/7/2023 Open Dental’s Patient Billing feature (Manage Module, Billing button) is designed for monthly patient billing. This is separate from the Walkout statements you print for your patients. This is a monthly billing process you can run to send statements out to all your patients based on criteria you select. For complete instructions, please visit our manual, or click…

We are excited to announce Version 17.3 has now been released as Stable. This versions implemented 26 enhancements and new features requested by our users! Watch the video or read all about our highlighted new features.

Your patients have busy lives, and sometimes getting them the care they need means you have to find a slot in your schedule that can squeeze into their hectic week. Never fear, the Appointment Search function is here! Using the Appointment Search function, it’s easy to find a specific opening that fits your patients’ needs. Just follow these five simple steps:…

Updated 3/14/2023 There are many high-tech tools you can use to streamline processes, boost productivity, and grow your practice. Knowing which tools will really be effective and improve patient care can be a bit more difficult. Meet the suite of eServices by Open Dental, now available in a cost-saving Bundle. Features include mobile access to patient information and scheduling, a portal…
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Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way every industry operates, and dentistry is no exception. While many dentists initially consider AI for diagnostics or imaging, some of the most immediate, revenue-impacting benefits come from AI-powered dental billing. Here are the top five ways AI is revolutionizing billing workflows, and how practices can take advantage today.

Dental practices that prioritize Revenue Cycle Management don’t just improve their financial operations, they create a seamless patient experience, reduce administrative burdens, and unlock growth opportunities. In contrast, clinics with inefficient RCM often face cash flow problems, frustrated staff, and dissatisfied patients. In this post, our friends at DentalXChange explore the tangible differences between optimized…

Looking to grow your patient base? Read this post from our friends at CareCredit to learn a few tactics that can help you raise awareness and drive individuals in your community to schedule an appointment with your dental care team.

The dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, patient expectations, and sustainability efforts. As we move further into 2025, several trends are redefining how dental professionals operate and deliver care. Read this post from our friends at DentalXChange for a look at the key innovations shaping the future of dentistry.

In an era where data breaches and ransomware attacks dominate headlines, many companies are still crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. Hope is not a strategy. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to learn more.