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

Practice knowledge is most powerful when it’s documented and centralized. Meet the Open Dental Wiki – your new practice knowledge hub.

We are excited to announce that Version 18.1 has been released as Stable. This version implemented 31 enhancements and features requested by our users! Read the highlights in this post, then update to unlock all the software has to offer!

Congratulations future smile-makers, you’ve survived dental school! There’s good news, and bad news. The good news is, you made it! The bad news? 80% of you graduated with over $287,000 in student debt. Combined with the cost of starting or purchasing a dental practice, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. But don’t fret, there’s more good news. With Open Dental, you…

Planned Appointments prevent patient care from slipping through the cracks, and are a great way to fill openings in your schedule. Read this post to find out how to use planned appointments to boost case acceptance, and fill your schedule.
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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.

Human error when eprescribing can leave patients at risk. Prevent errors with structured and codified sig, already in your NewCrop eprescribe tool.

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?

Learn more about Identity Proofing (IDP) and why it’s essential to keep patient and prescriber data safe.

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.

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.