
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.

Language 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.

From the Graph view to the Contacts List, these underused Open Dental features might just make your workday a little easier.

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.
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Managing membership plans across disconnected systems slows your team down. Here’s how Clerri, a native Open Dental integration, changes the experience for staff and patients.

Learn 3 easy ways you can protect financial data from prying eyes and malicious attackers, ensuring peace of mind for you and your customers.

Learn more about claim attachments, and the important role they play in helping to minimize insurance claim denials.

Dental hygienist and advocate Amanda Zubricki shares valuable insights on how dental offices can improve inclusion and accessibility for all patients.

Secure online statements can benefit not only your practice operations, but your patient experience. Learn the impacts and how you can implement this in your practice.

A marketing calendar helps you strategize, implement, and oversee your efforts, so you can capitalize on every patient marketing opportunity.