
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.

In this post, read about PaySimple’s integration with Open Dental, and how it allows you to spend more time focusing on what really matters, and less time on payment processing.

How you manage your Accounts Receivable is critical to the success of your practice. Many practices successfully outsource their collection efforts to a third-party, but how do you choose the right one? Read this post to make sure you’re vetting any potential agency with the right questions, and discover how the new Open Dental and…

Dentists across the country are moving to the Cloud. The Cloud is the next important practice technology, as it gives practices the ability to work remotely, and has built-in security benefits. Now there is an easy, effective way to have your Open Dental in the Cloud. DentalTek provides a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for your…

Learn more about data analytics and how it can improve practice performance, increase revenues, and enhance customer experience. Explore the tools available from Practice by Numbers and the incredible impact that they could have on your business.

In the first of our 3-part series, read how most research from consumers looking for a new dentist is conducted online, why good local search rankings and a good online reputation are essential for dental practices that want to be found and chosen, and steps you can take right now for an immediate impact.