
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.

The global payments industry is transforming with technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. This article explores the key trends shaping the future of payments, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape.

Discover how to effectively manage stress as a dental practice leader with valuable tips from our friends at DentalXChange. Gain insights on delegation, mindfulness and more.

Data loss isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a business killer. The only thing standing between your business and catastrophe? The right type of backup. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to explore your options.

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, incorporating AI tools into dental practices is no longer a futuristic idea—it’s a transformative reality. Read this post from our friends at Bola AI to learn more.

EPCS is a technological advancement that significantly improves patient safety and the efficiency of the prescribing process. Here’s a look at how EPCS achieves this through robust identity checks, accurate transmission of prescriptions, and timely delivery to pharmacies.