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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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Feature Highlight: Intra-Office Chat
Read more: Feature Highlight: Intra-Office ChatIn version 25.3 of Open Dental, we’ve introduced an intra-office chat feature. Learn more about how this tool can improve your staff communication.
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Software Update: Stable Version 25.3 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.3 HighlightsOpen Dental Version 25.3 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests!
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Updating to 2026 CDT Codes
Read more: Updating to 2026 CDT CodesThe 2026 CDT codes are now available in Open Dental. Read this post to learn how to get the latest codes!
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Wrapping up 2025 and Getting a Great Start on 2026
Read more: Wrapping up 2025 and Getting a Great Start on 2026This post will guide you through the steps to wrap up 2025 and get you set up and ready for a great start in 2026.
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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: 3 Reasons Your Practice Needs Data Recovery3 Reasons Your Practice Needs Data Recovery
Your practice has plans in place to respond to disasters and crisis situations. A data recovery plan is just as critical to minimize the impact of a data breach. Are you prepared?
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Read more: Identity Proofing (IDP): Why It’s Essential to Patients and Dentist’s SafetyIdentity Proofing (IDP): Why It’s Essential to Patients and Dentist’s Safety
Learn more about Identity Proofing (IDP) and why it’s essential to keep patient and prescriber data safe.
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Read more: Building a Dental Team: Strategies for Long-Term Staff RetentionBuilding a Dental Team: Strategies for Long-Term Staff Retention
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent in a competitive field like dentistry is a challenge. It’s an ongoing process that demands more than just offering attractive compensation. Learn about retention strategies and online tools that can revolutionize staff retention, ensuring your practice’s success now and in the future.
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Read more: Fee-for-service vs insurance-based: dental practice business model showdownFee-for-service vs insurance-based: dental practice business model showdown
The two most common dental practice models are fee-for-service and insurance-based. Learn the pros and cons of each business model and which one aligns with your goals.
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Read more: Top 6 Benefits to Consider Managing Financial ServicesTop 6 Benefits to Consider Managing Financial Services
Learn the top 6 benefits your practice can realize when you partner with the right dental merchant services provider.