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

October marks a season of spookiness, but dental visits shouldn’t induce fear. With 54% of adults experiencing dental anxiety, addressing patient concerns through transparency, comfort, and appreciation can significantly reduce anxiety and foster trust.

Have you ever wished you could see more information about the patient you have selected at a glance? Maybe you’re tired of jumping between different modules in Open Dental and just want one centralized location to see more about your patient. Look no further than the Patient Dashboard! This (customizable!) little tool is often overlooked, since it’s not enabled by…

Open Dental users can generate detailed production and income reports using custom User Queries, offering insights by procedure, provider, or insurance carrier. In this post, our query experts share their favorites.

Not all Open Dental integrations are safe. Here’s how to tell the difference between secure integrations and ones that could put your patient data at risk.
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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 are you managing the claims process? A dental clearinghouse ensures claims are submitted electronically from Open Dental to the correct payer. The ideal clearinghouse provides comprehensive products and secure and seamless data exchange. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a clearinghouse for your practice.

Consider these best practices for leading financial conversations that can help you improve patient satisfaction, outcomes, and your bottom line.

Learn the importance of cyber security for dental practices and how to maintain HIPAA compliance.

In an oral surgery practice, access to billers experienced in oral and maxillofacial surgery can make a world of difference. Get 4 tips for successful oral surgery billing here.

Hiring dental talent? There are more options than ever when it comes to staffing your burgeoning practice.