
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.

Prepayments are a great way to collect payment before work has been completed, but you may be unsure how to best take a payment or how to allocate the payment once treatment has been completed. We’ll cover best practices in this post.

Software Update: Version 22.1 has been released as Stable with many new features including 15 requested by our users. Learn all about them here.

The Open Dental Support Team has been growing and expanding our knowledge for years. Learn the answers to some of our most common questions.

You have a variety of patients in your practice. In this post we’ll discuss features that will allow you to better manage your more difficult patients, and help them arrive for appointments and pay their bills on time.
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Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.

Discover a comprehensive guide to data backup, covering everything from types of backups and best practices to setting up a secure backup system. Stay informed with essential backup info to protect your data effectively.

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