
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.

The Open Dental Marietta Campus in Salem, Oregon is continuing to grow. See what’s changed since our last update.

Open Dental is backed by a team of experts from all kinds of backgrounds. In this series, we’ll interview our experts in various specialties. In this post, we talk with Michi, our Lead Clinical Analyst.

Some of the technical terms we use when we provide support (like MySQL, Server, eConnector Service, OpenDentImages, IP Address, etc.) may be unfamiliar and feel confusing or even intimidating. If you can relate, check out this post and boost your tech vocab.

Software Update: Version 21.1 has been released as Stable, implementing many exciting new features. Learn all about them here.
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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.

Take these three steps to explain dental insurance coverage to your patients and make sure you “Inform before you perform”.

The shift towards digital dentistry brings new challenges in the form of cybersecurity risks. Learn best practices to ensure the safety of your patient’s data and your reputation.

Are you keeping up with how dental staffing is evolving? Learn new ways to attract and retain top talent in a competitive landscape.

Should you use Pay Per Click (PPC) or Local Service Ads (LSA) to promote your practice? Say yes to both and supercharge your dental marketing.

When a patient is upset about their bill, these tips can help you address their concerns to build great relationships and boost your income.