
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.

How do you gain the trust of potential patients in a world full of competition? The answer is simple: You need online reviews!

The New Year is synonymous with personal resolutions, but have you considered making them for your practice as well? This is an ideal time to reflect on the health and wellness of billing practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and reimbursements and payments.

Build a solid strategy to fill your schedule while helping patients wisely use their dental insurance benefits by the end of the year.

Looking to create a strong social media presence to grow your dental practice? Instagram can be a powerful tool.

Consumerism is coming to healthcare, and one of its forms is called Real-Time Prescription Benefit. Learn the facts, and find out how you’ll soon be able to offer it to your patients.