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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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Channeling the Chart Module
Read more: Channeling the Chart ModuleThe Chart Module is at the heart of patient care. Learn about customizing the layout, charting treatment, storing medical info and more.
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Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options
Read more: Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement OptionsPatient statements come in all different shapes and sizes. We’ll review the various options, and how to create them with just a few clicks.
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Feature Highlight: Code Groups
Read more: Feature Highlight: Code GroupsOver the last few versions of Open Dental, we’ve implemented a new feature called Code Groups. These allow for more flexibility and customization of Frequency Limitations and Age Limits in insurance plans.
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Employee Spotlight: Blake
Read more: Employee Spotlight: BlakeIn our continuing Employee Spotlight series, we introduce Blake, whose hard work and dedication have truly made a difference in our organization.
Guest Posts
Read content written by featured third-party guest writers.
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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: Why Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership ExperienceWhy Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership Experience
Managing membership plans across disconnected systems slows your team down. Here’s how Clerri, a native Open Dental integration, changes the experience for staff and patients.
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Read more: Why Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network ConnectivityWhy Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network Connectivity
Managing 50+ individual connections is costing dental payers more than they realize. Here’s how a single gateway changes the equation.
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Read more: Best Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment PlansBest Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment Plans
Many patients skip recommended dental care because of cost, not because they don’t want it. Offering flexible financing and training your team to talk about it clearly can make a real difference in treatment acceptance and patient trust.
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Read more: How to Understand Dental Marketing ROIHow to Understand Dental Marketing ROI
Dental marketing ROI isn’t just about how much you spent vs. how much you made. Leads, scheduling rates, treatment acceptance, and lifetime patient value all play a role. Here’s how to connect the dots.
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Read more: Standardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental PracticesStandardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental Practices
In multi-location dental practices, small inconsistencies in communication and scheduling add up fast. Here’s how DSOs can build standardized workflows that improve patient experience, reduce admin burden, and scale without friction.