
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.

The Open Dental Marietta Campus in Salem, Oregon is continuing to grow. See what’s changed since our last update.

Open Dental is backed by a team of experts from all kinds of backgrounds. In this series, we’ll interview our experts in various specialties. In this post, we talk with Michi, our Lead Clinical Analyst.

Some of the technical terms we use when we provide support (like MySQL, Server, eConnector Service, OpenDentImages, IP Address, etc.) may be unfamiliar and feel confusing or even intimidating. If you can relate, check out this post and boost your tech vocab.

Software Update: Version 21.1 has been released as Stable, implementing many exciting new features. Learn all about them here.
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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.

Human error when eprescribing can leave patients at risk. Prevent errors with structured and codified sig, already in your NewCrop eprescribe tool.

Your practice has plans in place to respond to disasters and crisis situations. A data recovery plan is just as critical to minimize the impact of a data breach. Are you prepared?

Learn more about Identity Proofing (IDP) and why it’s essential to keep patient and prescriber data safe.

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent in a competitive field like dentistry is a challenge. It’s an ongoing process that demands more than just offering attractive compensation. Learn about retention strategies and online tools that can revolutionize staff retention, ensuring your practice’s success now and in the future.

The two most common dental practice models are fee-for-service and insurance-based. Learn the pros and cons of each business model and which one aligns with your goals.