
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.

Claims denial or rejections can be a real headache. Find out how to avoid the most common reasons for claim rejections and denials right here.

With Local Service Ads, you can advertise on Google as a “Google Screened Provider.” Learn more, and get the steps you need to take to own your market.

With the right plan in place, you can embrace change, evolve your dental practice, and help enhance the patient experience.

Consider the ways adding another dentist may benefit your practice, and learn the recruitment steps to find just the right fit.

Are dental narrative mistakes causing claim denials for your practice? Here are 3 tips for more accurate claim submissions and faster claims income.