
Open Dental Version 25.3 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests!

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 […]

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. […]
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Staff shortages, endless charting, patients who zone out mid-explanation. These are real problems. AI dental software is quietly solving them. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to know if it’s right for your practice.

Learn how e-prescribing has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance medication safety and streamline the prescription process.

When a dental marketing company reaches out to you, use these key indicators to determine if they are legitimate and a potential fit for your practice’s needs.

DSOs offer numerous benefits but also face unique challenges. Let’s explore some of the key challenges and strategies to overcome them.

Learn how to offset confusion, rising costs, and unexpected expenses to help make lifetime dental care more accessible for your patients.

From digital diagnostics to artificial intelligence, we explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of dentistry.