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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.3 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 25.3 Highlights
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!
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Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full Schedule
Read more: Booked and Busy: How to use the Tools in Open Dental to Maintain a Full ScheduleEmpty chairs are frustrating, but the fix might already be in your software. Open Dental has a handful of built-in tools, recall lists, automated reminders, eConfirmations, that make it way easier to keep patients on the schedule and actually showing up.
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Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your Team
Read more: Dental Holidays to Celebrate Your TeamThe year isn’t over yet! There are still plenty of dental holidays ahead in 2026 to celebrate your team, your patients, and honestly, just a good excuse to leave early. Here’s your cheat sheet for the rest of the year.
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Feature Highlight: Web Sched
Read more: Feature Highlight: Web SchedWeb Sched offers patients the ability to schedule appointments online, featuring options like New and Existing Patient scheduling, Recall, and ASAP. These services enhance convenience and efficiency.
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Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by Pearl
Read more: Feature Highlight: Second Opinion by PearlLearn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
Guest Posts
Read content written by featured third-party guest writers.
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Read more: AI Dental Software: What Actually Works in Modern Dental PracticesAI Dental Software: What Actually Works in Modern Dental Practices
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.
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Read more: HIPAA Compliance: Why Audit Trails Are ImportantHIPAA Compliance: Why Audit Trails Are Important
Audit trails track who has accessed data and what was done with it. Breaking down what audit trails are and why they’re essential for complying with HIPAA.
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Read more: New ADA Data Registry Helps Dentists Answer Questions about Treatments and OutcomesNew ADA Data Registry Helps Dentists Answer Questions about Treatments and Outcomes
Learn how the new integrated ADA data registry can uncover trends and patterns about how your practice is treating patients to help improve patient care.
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Read more: Five Reasons to Love Dentistry Now More Than Ever!Five Reasons to Love Dentistry Now More Than Ever!
It’s a great time to reflect and count your blessings – starting with these five reasons you should love dentistry now more than ever.
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Read more: The Dental Practice’s Guide to Getting More ReferralsThe Dental Practice’s Guide to Getting More Referrals
For many practices, two out of every three new dental patients come from referrals alone. Learn how to harness the power of word-of-mouth advertising with this guide.
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Read more: How CareCredit’s Integration Can Help Patients Manage Fee-For-Service CostsHow CareCredit’s Integration Can Help Patients Manage Fee-For-Service Costs
Out-of-pocket costs don’t have to be a barrier to offering optimal treatment plans. Learn how CareCredit’s integration and features like Batch Quickscreen make it easy to have a successful financial conversation with patients to help them move forward with treatment.