
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.

Empty chairs are frustrating, but the fix might already be in your software. Open Dental has a handful of built-in tools, recall lists, automated reminders, eConfirmations, that make it way easier to keep patients on the schedule and actually showing up.

The year isn’t over yet! There are still plenty of dental holidays ahead in 2026 to celebrate your team, your patients, and honestly, just a good excuse to leave early. Here’s your cheat sheet for the rest of the year.

Web Sched offers patients the ability to schedule appointments online, featuring options like New and Existing Patient scheduling, Recall, and ASAP. These services enhance convenience and efficiency.

Learn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
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EPCS certification isn’t just a regulatory checkbox. It’s what makes electronic prescribing of controlled substances actually safe, reducing fraud, cutting errors, and keeping providers on the right side of DEA requirements.

We’re clearing up confusion between CDT and CPT codes so your team can avoid the extra work of dental claim appeals and your practice can get paid promptly.

Learn how e-prescribing has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance medication safety and streamline the prescription process.

When a dental marketing company reaches out to you, use these key indicators to determine if they are legitimate and a potential fit for your practice’s needs.

DSOs offer numerous benefits but also face unique challenges. Let’s explore some of the key challenges and strategies to overcome them.

Learn how to offset confusion, rising costs, and unexpected expenses to help make lifetime dental care more accessible for your patients.