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

Software Update: Version 20.5 has been released as Stable, implementing 16 features requested by our users. Learn all about the new features here.

When there is a balance on a patient account, you want to be able to quickly determine where the balance is coming from, and collect the correct amount from your patient. In this post, we’ll look at why your patient may have a balance, as well as other account questions that may come up as you manage patient accounts.

These Appointment View Fields will help your staff quickly see the most pertinent information to manage appointments quickly and efficiently.

Procedures like crowns or bridges may be done over multiple visits. Learn how the group for multiple visits tool can give you better visibility and easier management of multi-visit treatment.
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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.