
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!

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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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 proactive measures to minimize inflation’s impact on your business and maintain your bottom line.

Learn the 7 benefits your practice can realize by adding ePrescribing to your technology suite – and use it right from within Open Dental!

Learn how using integrated eligibility services can save you time, help prevent costly claim denials, and reduce patient collection issues.

“Black hat” dental marketing companies will take your money without delivering results or, worse, damage your practice’s online reputation in the pursuit of short-term success. Learn how to avoid them, and drive your marketing strategy forward the right way.

The key to a thriving dental practice is prioritizing the well-being of your staff. Learn some key strategies right here.