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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 26.1 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 26.1 Highlights
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.
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FAQs Answered: Monthly Patient Billing
Read more: FAQs Answered: Monthly Patient BillingUpdated 4/7/2023 Open Dental’s Patient Billing feature (Manage Module, Billing button) is designed for monthly patient billing. This is separate from the Walkout statements you print for your patients. This is a monthly billing process you can run to send statements out to all your patients based on criteria you select. For complete instructions, please visit our manual, or click…
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Software Update: Stable Version 17.3 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 17.3 HighlightsWe are excited to announce Version 17.3 has now been released as Stable. This versions implemented 26 enhancements and new features requested by our users! Watch the video or read all about our highlighted new features.
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Appointment Search: Find a Specific Opening in Your Schedule
Read more: Appointment Search: Find a Specific Opening in Your ScheduleYour patients have busy lives, and sometimes getting them the care they need means you have to find a slot in your schedule that can squeeze into their hectic week. Never fear, the Appointment Search function is here! Using the Appointment Search function, it’s easy to find a specific opening that fits your patients’ needs. Just follow these five simple steps:…
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eServices: Capitalize on These Tools to Grow Your Practice!
Read more: eServices: Capitalize on These Tools to Grow Your Practice!Updated 3/14/2023 There are many high-tech tools you can use to streamline processes, boost productivity, and grow your practice. Knowing which tools will really be effective and improve patient care can be a bit more difficult. Meet the suite of eServices by Open Dental, now available in a cost-saving Bundle. Features include mobile access to patient information and scheduling, a portal…
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Read more: How DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting SmarterHow DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting Smarter
Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.
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Read more: 10 Best Backup Services for Healthcare Providers [2026 Comparison]10 Best Backup Services for Healthcare Providers [2026 Comparison]
The article evaluates backup services for healthcare providers, emphasizing factors like data protection, recovery responsibilities, and compliance to ensure effective data management and security.
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Read more: How Voice Charting Supports Periodontal CareHow Voice Charting Supports Periodontal Care
Six sites per tooth, up to 32 teeth: a full periodontal chart can mean 192 measurements called out and recorded in a single visit. A thorough exam can take up to 15 minutes, and recording the findings may involve a second team member. When appointment time is tight, it can be difficult to document measurements…
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Read more: Batch Quickscreen: A Simple Integration to Help Unlock Confident Cost Conversations and More CareBatch Quickscreen: A Simple Integration to Help Unlock Confident Cost Conversations and More Care
Cost conversations can be difficult. You and your staff like to provide care and help your patients, and your patients want to get dental care without worrying about bills. But payments and costs are an inevitable part of healthcare. And with rising costs and complicated insurance and payment options, these conversations might be more tense…
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Read more: Why Your Multi-Location Practice’s Missed Call Rate Is the Wrong Number to TrackWhy Your Multi-Location Practice’s Missed Call Rate Is the Wrong Number to Track
What 8,887 patient calls revealed about front desk measurement, and why the group average hides it. Most dental practices track missed calls. It’s the number every phone system reports; it’s easy to explain, and it feels like it measures something important. For a multi-location group, it’s usually the first metric rolled up to the top.…
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Read more: Where Dental Practices Lose Revenue Without Realizing ItWhere Dental Practices Lose Revenue Without Realizing It
Incomplete verifications, ignored denials, and aging patient balances add up to significant lost revenue. Here’s where the leaks happen and how to fix them.