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

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.

In this Tips & Tricks post, learn how to choose the right insurance plan type, see subscribers on an insurance plan, display a retained root, and work in multiple windows simultaneously.
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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.

In this post from our friends at Bola AI, learn what really worked in AI for dentistry this year. Separate hype from practical solutions with insights on voice tech, diagnostics & more.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way every industry operates, and dentistry is no exception. While many dentists initially consider AI for diagnostics or imaging, some of the most immediate, revenue-impacting benefits come from AI-powered dental billing. Here are the top five ways AI is revolutionizing billing workflows, and how practices can take advantage today.

Dental practices that prioritize Revenue Cycle Management don’t just improve their financial operations, they create a seamless patient experience, reduce administrative burdens, and unlock growth opportunities. In contrast, clinics with inefficient RCM often face cash flow problems, frustrated staff, and dissatisfied patients. In this post, our friends at DentalXChange explore the tangible differences between optimized…

Looking to grow your patient base? Read this post from our friends at CareCredit to learn a few tactics that can help you raise awareness and drive individuals in your community to schedule an appointment with your dental care team.

The dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, patient expectations, and sustainability efforts. As we move further into 2025, several trends are redefining how dental professionals operate and deliver care. Read this post from our friends at DentalXChange for a look at the key innovations shaping the future of dentistry.