
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.

We examine the three important hurdles faced by emerging dental groups of 5 to 20 dental practices, and how to surmount them.

Learn how automating dental claims processing can benefit your practice and have a direct impact on your bottom line.

As advancements in the dental sector unfold, we assess the merits and drawbacks of on-premise and cloud-based imaging platforms.

Data loss can be catastrophic for your business. Learn the main causes of data loss, and how data recovery software can protect your practice.

Learn more about PDMPs – how they help facilitate open communication with your patients so you can ePrescribe responsibly.