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

Communication 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…

We 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.

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…

You’ve charted and completed bitewings (D0272 / D0273 / D0274) and a pano (D0330) for your patient, along with a few other procedure codes. You’ve submitted your claim, and you finally receive the insurance payment. But what’s this? The insurance paid based on a Full Mouth X-Ray (FMX) code D0210. Now what?
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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.