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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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Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full Schedule
Read more: Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full ScheduleEmpty 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.
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Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your Team
Read more: Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your TeamThe 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.
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Feature Highlight: Web Sched
Read more: Feature Highlight: Web SchedWeb 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.
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Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by Pearl
Read more: Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by PearlLearn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
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Read more: Understanding EPCS CertificationUnderstanding EPCS Certification
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.
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Read more: Telemedicine and ePrescribing: Impacting treatment for those with Opioid Use Disorder.Telemedicine and ePrescribing: Impacting treatment for those with Opioid Use Disorder.
Learn how the availability of telemedicine and ePrescribing has impacted the treatment for those with Opioid Use Disorder.
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Read more: Using a dental clinical notes template: Pros and consUsing a dental clinical notes template: Pros and cons
Learn when and how to use clinical notes templates for consistency, improved efficiency, and prevention of human error and omission.
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Read more: Protecting Your Dental Practice Technology from Unexpected Power OutagesProtecting Your Dental Practice Technology from Unexpected Power Outages
Fortify your dental practice against unexpected power outages, and navigate the journey before, during, and after an outage.
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Read more: Communicate with care: How to lead effective and inclusive cost conversationsCommunicate with care: How to lead effective and inclusive cost conversations
You want patients to be proactive in their dental health. Help them make informed decisions by combining trust, transparency and personalized solutions throughout cost conversations.
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Read more: Revolutionizing Student Loan Repayment: Dentists’ Untapped Solutions to Student Loan DebtRevolutionizing Student Loan Repayment: Dentists’ Untapped Solutions to Student Loan Debt
Student loans stressing you out? Learn the most effective strategies for paying off your student loans.