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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.4 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 25.4 Highlights
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.
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Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?
Read more: Does Your Backup Strategy Have the X-FACTOR?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…
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Insurance Paid on a Different Code Than You Charted. Now What?
Read more: Insurance Paid on a Different Code Than You Charted. Now What?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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Plan Ahead: 6 Actions NOW to Fill Your Chairs in the Fall
Read more: Plan Ahead: 6 Actions NOW to Fill Your Chairs in the FallYour dental practice may experience seasonal slowness in the fall as kids head back to school. Here are some steps you can take now to keep your schedule full, and your staff working at full capacity.
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Welcome to our Blog
Read more: Welcome to our BlogHello, and welcome to the Open Dental Software Blog. We’re here to help you get the most out of the tools available in your Practice Management Software, so your practice can grow and thrive. Open Dental Software was born out of the belief that powerful practice management software should be within reach of EVERY dentist. You should own your own…
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Read more: Why Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership ExperienceWhy Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership Experience
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.
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Read more: Top Ten Biggest HIPAA Violations in 2021Top Ten Biggest HIPAA Violations in 2021
From information breaches to the mismanagement of protected health data, these are the 10 biggest HIPAA violations in 2021.
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Read more: 8 Tips for Taking Stellar Before-and-After Dental Photos8 Tips for Taking Stellar Before-and-After Dental Photos
You’re a dentist, not a photographer. But when it comes to showing prospective patients what you can do, a picture is worth 1,000 words. In this post, we’ll cover essential dental photography tips to help you create jaw-dropping before-and-after photos.
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Read more: Top 8 Reasons Your Dental Practice is Losing PatientsTop 8 Reasons Your Dental Practice is Losing Patients
Every practice has had a prospective patient not become a new patient. Learn the top 8 reasons why this happens, and how to turn prospects into patients.
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Read more: Dental Startup Tips: How to Set Up the Best Patient Entertainment ExperienceDental Startup Tips: How to Set Up the Best Patient Entertainment Experience
The design of your new practice should also consider the patient entertainment experience. This post reviews equipment options that provide modern features and ease of use for office staff.
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Read more: HIPAA Breach Notification Rule: What You Need to KnowHIPAA Breach Notification Rule: What You Need to Know
What is the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and what should you do if a breach occurs? Learn what constitutes a violation, and who needs to be notified.