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

Just like a house, your database can get cluttered over time, with duplicate or outdated information that could benefit from some attention. In this post, we’re going to help you do some “spring cleaning” of your Open Dental software.

There are many ways to customize Open Dental just for your practice. In this post, we’ll be looking at Definitions.

Software Update: Version 20.5 has been released as Stable, implementing 16 features requested by our users. Learn all about the new features here.

When there is a balance on a patient account, you want to be able to quickly determine where the balance is coming from, and collect the correct amount from your patient. In this post, we’ll look at why your patient may have a balance, as well as other account questions that may come up as you manage patient accounts.
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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.

Build a solid strategy to fill your schedule while helping patients wisely use their dental insurance benefits by the end of the year.

Looking to create a strong social media presence to grow your dental practice? Instagram can be a powerful tool.

Consumerism is coming to healthcare, and one of its forms is called Real-Time Prescription Benefit. Learn the facts, and find out how you’ll soon be able to offer it to your patients.

Wi-Fi is great, but wireless printing may not be the best idea for your practice. Learn how to reduce points of failure to print without worry.

How are you managing the claims process? A dental clearinghouse ensures claims are submitted electronically from Open Dental to the correct payer. The ideal clearinghouse provides comprehensive products and secure and seamless data exchange. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a clearinghouse for your practice.