
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.

Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is pivotal in the healthcare reimbursement process, providing detailed information about claims adjudication and payment from insurance companies.

Learn the role clinical decision support (CDS) tools can play in delivering the best possible care to your patients.

Learn how the collaboration of DSOs and clearinghouses drives efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth, for enhanced patient care.

As a small dental practice owner or as a dental practice start-up, you might think that cyber criminals and HIPAA violations are concerns reserved for larger healthcare organizations. The reality is that small practices and new startups are often prime targets for cyberattacks

In today’s digital landscape, data is more than just a collection of bytes and bits. Read this post to learn the critical ways in which data protection is not just a safety measure but a core component of maintaining and enhancing your business’s operations and reputation.