
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.

Whether you host your Open Dental Software on a server in your practice or in the cloud, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive backup strategy. And don’t forget – this is also a requirement for HIPAA compliance. Does your backup strategy have the X-Factor? While there isn’t one specific element that makes or breaks a backup strategy, there…

You’ve charted and completed bitewings (D0272 / D0273 / D0274) and a pano (D0330) for your patient, along with a few other procedure codes. You’ve submitted your claim, and you finally receive the insurance payment. But what’s this? The insurance paid based on a Full Mouth X-Ray (FMX) code D0210. Now what?

Your dental practice may experience seasonal slowness in the fall as kids head back to school. Here are some steps you can take now to keep your schedule full, and your staff working at full capacity.

Hello, and welcome to the Open Dental Software Blog. We’re here to help you get the most out of the tools available in your Practice Management Software, so your practice can grow and thrive. Open Dental Software was born out of the belief that powerful practice management software should be within reach of EVERY dentist. You should own your own…
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Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.

Discover a comprehensive guide to data backup, covering everything from types of backups and best practices to setting up a secure backup system. Stay informed with essential backup info to protect your data effectively.

Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is pivotal in the healthcare reimbursement process, providing detailed information about claims adjudication and payment from insurance companies.

Learn the role clinical decision support (CDS) tools can play in delivering the best possible care to your patients.

Learn how the collaboration of DSOs and clearinghouses drives efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth, for enhanced patient care.

As a small dental practice owner or as a dental practice start-up, you might think that cyber criminals and HIPAA violations are concerns reserved for larger healthcare organizations. The reality is that small practices and new startups are often prime targets for cyberattacks