
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!

New to Open Dental? There’s a lot to learn, but not to worry, we’re here to help! In this post, we review the basics and provide some resources for learning and support.

Open Dental has many tools your practice can use to make sure hygiene appointments go off without a hitch. Read this post to learn more.

The Appointments Module is a critical part of managing patient flow and scheduling. Read this post for the tools you need to power it up to its full potential.

This post discusses efficient appointment scheduling using Open Dental, highlighting tools like provider schedules, blockouts, appointment types, quick adds, recall features, and automated reminders to enhance practice productivity.
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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.