
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.

Google recently introduced a new feature for local listings, highlighting which insurance plans medical and dental practices accept. Update your GoogleMyBusiness listing to help patients see you as their best fit!

What is practice intelligence, and how can it change the quality and amount of patient care you provide? See the role data played in this practice’s success.

A HIPAA Security Rule checklist is an invaluable document you can refer to periodically to make sure you remain compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule.

The best way to protect against the hassle and cost of data breaches is prevention, but the first step is understanding them. This guide outlines the types of data breaches your practice could encounter and the simple steps to prevent data breach incidents from occurring in the first place.

Learn the critical IT setup components, their timeline, and what to look for in an IT partner for your start-up dental practice.