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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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Updating to 2026 CDT Codes
Read more: Updating to 2026 CDT CodesThe 2026 CDT codes are now available in Open Dental. Read this post to learn how to get the latest codes!
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Wrapping up 2025 and Getting a Great Start on 2026
Read more: Wrapping up 2025 and Getting a Great Start on 2026This post will guide you through the steps to wrap up 2025 and get you set up and ready for a great start in 2026.
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Building Trust with Patients: Communication Strategies for Dentists
Read more: Building Trust with Patients: Communication Strategies for DentistsEffective communication is vital for any successful dental practice. This post will review some of the important strategies your practice can employ to help patients navigate the complexities of dental care.
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The Impact of Interior Design in Your Dental Practice
Read more: The Impact of Interior Design in Your Dental PracticeDesign aspects can help to reduce stress or anxiety that some patients may experience when visiting the dentist. In our latest blog post, we explore how interior design can help improve the patient experience.
Guest Posts
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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: Best Practices for Backing up Your Patient DataBest Practices for Backing up Your Patient Data
Nearly half of all cyberattacks target small businesses – just like your dental practice. Check out some best practice tips on how to protect your business.
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Read more: Why You Should Use a Password ManagerWhy You Should Use a Password Manager
Keeping your practice and patient data secure involves passwords in many places. Learn password best practices, and how a password manager can provide added security and peace of mind.
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Read more: Minding the Gap: Appointments Up, Cancellations Down!Minding the Gap: Appointments Up, Cancellations Down!
What your practice’s gap between optimum and reality? Read how this large, multi-practice organization closed their gap with some surprising side benefits.
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Read more: Patient-Dentist Relationships Are a Lifetime of HIPAA CommitmentPatient-Dentist Relationships Are a Lifetime of HIPAA Commitment
HIPAA requires patient data be kept for at least 7 years after last accessed. Here’s how to remain compliant for the lifetime of your patient-dentist relationship.
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Read more: The Persuasive Power of Feedback (and how to unlock it for your practice)The Persuasive Power of Feedback (and how to unlock it for your practice)
Learn more about the role online reviews play in patient decisions, and how you can unlock the power of feedback for your practice.