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

New to Open Dental or just want to chart faster? Here are the perio chart shortcuts, navigation tips, and tools every hygienist should know.

The Open Dental Audit Trail tracks who did what, when, and for which patient. Here’s how to use it to investigate changes, prevent fraud, and train staff.

Hiring temp staff this summer? Here’s how to set up users, train new employees, and keep your Open Dental data secure while your team is out.

Server, database, eConnector, IP address—here’s what Open Dental technicians mean when they use technical terms, in plain language.
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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.

The dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, patient expectations, and sustainability efforts. As we move further into 2025, several trends are redefining how dental professionals operate and deliver care. Read this post from our friends at DentalXChange for a look at the key innovations shaping the future of dentistry.

In an era where data breaches and ransomware attacks dominate headlines, many companies are still crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. Hope is not a strategy. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to learn more.

In this post from our friends at Bola AI, discover why the dental burnout rate is so high and learn useful techniques to fight work stress, vague expectations, and limited resources.

In this post, discover key challenges in dental RCM and solutions to enhance financial health from our friends at DentalXChange.

Cybersecurity in the dental industry has quietly become a ticking time bomb. HIPAA breaches in dentistry have surged. Ransomware, phishing, and insider threats are no longer hypothetical risks; they are real, costly, and increasingly common. Read this post from our friends at Darkhorse to learn how to protect your practice.