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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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Canada 101: Using Open Dental in Canada
Read more: Canada 101: Using Open Dental in CanadaOpen Dental is CDAnet certified and ready for use in all Canadian offices. Read this post to learn more about Canada-specific features in Open Dental, and setup steps to ensure your software will perform as expected.
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Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Campus Progress Update #2
Read more: Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Campus Progress Update #2The Open Dental Campus, located on Marietta Street in Salem, Oregon is continuing to grow! Read about all that’s happened since our last update, and developments still to come.
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Open Dental eServices: Loved by Patients and Practices Alike
Read more: Open Dental eServices: Loved by Patients and Practices AlikeRead this post to see why Open Dental eServices are loved by patients and practices alike for their time-saving, anytime, anywhere access, and for simply making life easier!
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Software Update: Stable Version 18.2 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 18.2 HighlightsWe are excited to announce that Version 18.2 has been released as Stable. This version implemented 33 requested enhancements and features! Read the highlights in this post, then update to unlock all the software has to offer!
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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: Why Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network ConnectivityWhy Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network Connectivity
Managing 50+ individual connections is costing dental payers more than they realize. Here’s how a single gateway changes the equation.
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Read more: Best Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment PlansBest Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment Plans
Many patients skip recommended dental care because of cost, not because they don’t want it. Offering flexible financing and training your team to talk about it clearly can make a real difference in treatment acceptance and patient trust.
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Read more: How to Understand Dental Marketing ROIHow to Understand Dental Marketing ROI
Dental marketing ROI isn’t just about how much you spent vs. how much you made. Leads, scheduling rates, treatment acceptance, and lifetime patient value all play a role. Here’s how to connect the dots.
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Read more: Standardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental PracticesStandardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental Practices
In multi-location dental practices, small inconsistencies in communication and scheduling add up fast. Here’s how DSOs can build standardized workflows that improve patient experience, reduce admin burden, and scale without friction.
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Read more: How Often Should Healthcare Providers Test Backup Restore?How Often Should Healthcare Providers Test Backup Restore?
Healthcare providers are advised to conduct monthly backup restore tests, with quarterly full-system validations and annual disaster simulations recommended for high-risk organizations. Backup monitoring alone does not ensure recoverability; restore testing is essential to confirm that clinical systems and patient data can be operationally restored within acceptable downtime.