
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 the role clinical decision support (CDS) tools can play in delivering the best possible care to your patients.

Learn how the collaboration of DSOs and clearinghouses drives efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth, for enhanced patient care.

As a small dental practice owner or as a dental practice start-up, you might think that cyber criminals and HIPAA violations are concerns reserved for larger healthcare organizations. The reality is that small practices and new startups are often prime targets for cyberattacks

In today’s digital landscape, data is more than just a collection of bytes and bits. Read this post to learn the critical ways in which data protection is not just a safety measure but a core component of maintaining and enhancing your business’s operations and reputation.

The healthcare industry has evolved with ePrescribing and biometric authentication, enhancing security and efficiency, ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient safety.