
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Just like a house, your database can get cluttered over time, with duplicate or outdated information that could benefit from some attention.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.

What are your practice essentials? Your staff, equipment, software? Would analytics or actionable metrics make your list? Learn the three essential metrics that will help your practice grow.

HIPAA violations run the gamut from snooping out of idle curiosity to malicious data breaches. A look at common violations and the penalties incurred.

Google recently introduced a new feature for local listings, highlighting which insurance plans medical and dental practices accept. Update your GoogleMyBusiness listing to help patients see you as their best fit!

What is practice intelligence, and how can it change the quality and amount of patient care you provide? See the role data played in this practice’s success.

A HIPAA Security Rule checklist is an invaluable document you can refer to periodically to make sure you remain compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule.