
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.

Are you recycling your old electronics safely, with both the environment and HIPAA compliance in mind? Read about a special program that does this and more.

Today’s patients want communication on their terms. Learn how texting can revolutionize how you connect and build lasting relationships with your patients.

Read this post to learn the online advertising strategies and channels you need to be using to attract new patients and grow your practice in 2019 and beyond.

Practices have a lot on their plate when it comes to providing patients with the best customer experience. Time spent navigating payment processing can take up valuable time that could be spent on building relationships and getting patients the care they need. This post discusses integrated payments, and how they benefit your practice and your…

Planning & risk assessment is important for all parts of life, but when it comes to contingency planning for dentists, it’s required. Read this post to learn more.