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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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Supporting Multi-Lingual Patients
Read more: Supporting Multi-Lingual PatientsLanguage barriers shouldn’t get in the way of great dental care. Open Dental has built-in tools to help you communicate with patients in their preferred language.
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Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Open Dental Features Worth Using
Read more: Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Open Dental Features Worth UsingFrom the Graph view to the Contacts List, these underused Open Dental features might just make your workday a little easier.
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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.
Guest Posts
Read content written by featured third-party guest writers.
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Read more: Manual vs Digital Dental Charting: Everything You Need to KnowManual vs Digital Dental Charting: Everything You Need to Know
Manual charting is costing your practice more than you think, in time, accuracy, and staffing. Here’s how digital charting stacks up.
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Read more: The Future of Practice Management: How RCM AI Is Reshaping the Front OfficeThe Future of Practice Management: How RCM AI Is Reshaping the Front Office
If your team is stretched thin or struggling with denials, it might be time to explore how RCM AI can help. Read this post from DentalXChange to learn more.
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Read more: Using AI Diagnostics with Open Dental to Improve Case AcceptanceUsing AI Diagnostics with Open Dental to Improve Case Acceptance
Getting patients to understand a dental diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. AI diagnosis tools can be a way to show patients a clear visual to increase understanding and case acceptance. Read this post to learn more.
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Read more: AI Threat? Is Your Staff Using Free AI Tools With e-PHI?AI Threat? Is Your Staff Using Free AI Tools With e-PHI?
AI Tools are everywhere nowadays. While they can be incredibly useful, it’s important that tools and their meet compliance requirements. In this post from our guest writer at Darkhorse Tech, learn more about potential risks and how to mitigate them.
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Read more: Leveraging Technology for Practice EfficiencyLeveraging Technology for Practice Efficiency
From our guest writer at Flex Dental Solutions, learn how automating your practice workflows can help improve efficiency.
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Read more: How to Build an Effective Backup and Recovery PlanHow to Build an Effective Backup and Recovery Plan
Businesses are at risk of data loss due to human error, cybercrime, natural disasters. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to learn how a backup and recovery plan can be implemented with minimal cost while offering significant benefits.