
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.

If your website is collecting PHI, you need to take steps to protect it. Read this post for tips to make sure your Website is HIPAA Compliant.

Microsoft Windows 7 and Server 2008 will reach End of Life on January 14, 2020. Learn what you need to do to minimize disruption and safeguard your data.

Investing in high-quality photography is one of the best ways to improve your website & attract new patients. Read this post for the tips you need to know before you schedule your next photo shoot.

Step 1 is to prevent a HIPAA breach. But if a breach is discovered, do you know the steps you are required to take? Learn more in this post.

Learn accounts receivable management best practices, and how better AR management can strengthen patient relationships, improve retention, and boost growth.