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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 26.1 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 26.1 Highlights
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.
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Increasing Case Acceptance and Measuring Success
Read more: Increasing Case Acceptance and Measuring SuccessWhether it’s a new or existing patient, presenting care in a way that the patient understands, and results in them getting the care they need can be challenging. Read this post for some tools to increase case acceptance, and how to measure success!
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The Open Dental Wiki
Read more: The Open Dental WikiPractice knowledge is most powerful when it’s documented and centralized. Meet the Open Dental Wiki – your new practice knowledge hub.
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Software Update: Stable Version 18.1 Highlights
Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 18.1 HighlightsWe are excited to announce that Version 18.1 has been released as Stable. This version implemented 31 enhancements and features requested by our users! Read the highlights in this post, then update to unlock all the software has to offer!
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Future Smilemakers: We’re Here For You!
Read more: Future Smilemakers: We’re Here For You!Congratulations future smile-makers, you’ve survived dental school! There’s good news, and bad news. The good news is, you made it! The bad news? 80% of you graduated with over $287,000 in student debt. Combined with the cost of starting or purchasing a dental practice, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. But don’t fret, there’s more good news. With Open Dental, you…
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Read more: How DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting SmarterHow DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI Is Getting Smarter
Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.
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Read more: Scaling Your Open Dental Practice: Infrastructure and Innovation Frameworks for GrowthScaling Your Open Dental Practice: Infrastructure and Innovation Frameworks for Growth
In this post from our guest writer at ODEC, learn how the infrastructure decisions that an organization makes early on can determine what is possible as you scale up to add more locations. Read on to learn more.
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Read more: Is Your Practice Leaving Money on the Table? Identifying Missed Revenue OpportunitiesIs Your Practice Leaving Money on the Table? Identifying Missed Revenue Opportunities
In this post from our partners at DentalXChange learn how to identify missed revenue opportunities that may be causing your practice to be leaving money on the table.
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Read more: AI in Dentistry 2025: Separating Hype from Practical SolutionsAI in Dentistry 2025: Separating Hype from Practical Solutions
In this post from our friends at Bola AI, learn what really worked in AI for dentistry this year. Separate hype from practical solutions with insights on voice tech, diagnostics & more.
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Read more: Top 5 Ways AI is Transforming Dental Billing in 2025Top 5 Ways AI is Transforming Dental Billing in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way every industry operates, and dentistry is no exception. While many dentists initially consider AI for diagnostics or imaging, some of the most immediate, revenue-impacting benefits come from AI-powered dental billing. Here are the top five ways AI is revolutionizing billing workflows, and how practices can take advantage today.
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Read more: How Optimized RCM Sets Thriving Dental Practices ApartHow Optimized RCM Sets Thriving Dental Practices Apart
Dental practices that prioritize Revenue Cycle Management don’t just improve their financial operations, they create a seamless patient experience, reduce administrative burdens, and unlock growth opportunities. In contrast, clinics with inefficient RCM often face cash flow problems, frustrated staff, and dissatisfied patients. In this post, our friends at DentalXChange explore the tangible differences between optimized…