
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.

Practices have a lot on their plate when it comes to providing patients with the best customer experience. Time spent navigating payment processing can take up valuable time that could be spent on building relationships and getting patients the care they need. This post discusses integrated payments, and how they benefit your practice and your…

Planning & risk assessment is important for all parts of life, but when it comes to contingency planning for dentists, it’s required. Read this post to learn more.

You have many options when choosing an IT company. Learn why selecting an IT provider who specializes in the dental industry is a smart move.

This post explains what Google My Business is, and discusses the various features of GMB that can help improve your practice’s online visibility.

Data disasters aren’t just possible, they should be expected. Whether it’s a cybercriminal or a human error, your business’s data is at risk. Learn the backup strategies that can help you safeguard your data.