
Open Dental 25.4 is live and packed with updates. From OCR on eClipboard that auto-fills patient insurance info, to a Clerri integration for in-house membership plans, there’s a lot to explore, including 11 features requested directly by users.

See the top 10 posts of this year, and find tips your office can use today to boost productivity, automate processes, improve patient retention, and much more.

Go beyond standard reports with queries you can run to get just the data your practice needs. We’re sharing some of our favorites here.

Software Update: Version 20.3 has been released as Stable, implementing some highly requested features. Watch the version highlights video and read more about the features here.

Learn more about apps from Open Dental that can help you and your staff manage your practice even more efficiently.
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Managing membership plans across disconnected systems slows your team down. Here’s how Clerri, a native Open Dental integration, changes the experience for staff and patients.

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent in a competitive field like dentistry is a challenge. It’s an ongoing process that demands more than just offering attractive compensation. Learn about retention strategies and online tools that can revolutionize staff retention, ensuring your practice’s success now and in the future.

The two most common dental practice models are fee-for-service and insurance-based. Learn the pros and cons of each business model and which one aligns with your goals.

Learn the top 6 benefits your practice can realize when you partner with the right dental merchant services provider.

Maintaining updated technology is crucial for business success. Learn the five perils of using outmoded technology in this post.

Make sure your data backup plan is ready for all kinds of threats: Employee error, cyber criminals, and even mother nature’s tantrums.