
Open Dental Version 25.3 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests!

This post will guide you through the steps to wrap up 2025 and get you set up and ready for a great start in 2026.

Effective communication is vital for any successful dental practice. This post will review some of the important strategies your practice can employ to help patients navigate the complexities of dental care.

Design aspects can help to reduce stress or anxiety that some patients may experience when visiting the dentist. In our latest blog post, we explore how interior design can help improve the patient experience.

Whether you’re a new or experienced user, the Open Dental Help Feature is a comprehensive resource to help you fully utilize the tools in the software to help your practice grow & thrive.
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Staff shortages, endless charting, patients who zone out mid-explanation. These are real problems. AI dental software is quietly solving them. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to know if it’s right for your practice.

Human error when eprescribing can leave patients at risk. Prevent errors with structured and codified sig, already in your NewCrop eprescribe tool.

Your practice has plans in place to respond to disasters and crisis situations. A data recovery plan is just as critical to minimize the impact of a data breach. Are you prepared?

Learn more about Identity Proofing (IDP) and why it’s essential to keep patient and prescriber data safe.

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.