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Read more: Software Update: Stable Version 25.4 HighlightsSoftware Update: Stable Version 25.4 Highlights
Open Dental 25.4 is live and packed with updates. From OCR on eClipboard that auto-fills patient insurance info, to a Clerri integration for in-house membership plans, there’s a lot to explore, including 11 features requested directly by users.
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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.
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Read more: Understanding EPCS CertificationUnderstanding EPCS Certification
EPCS certification isn’t just a regulatory checkbox. It’s what makes electronic prescribing of controlled substances actually safe, reducing fraud, cutting errors, and keeping providers on the right side of DEA requirements.
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Read more: How To Fix Your Practice ProblemsHow To Fix Your Practice Problems
What is practice intelligence, and how can it change the quality and amount of patient care you provide? See the role data played in this practice’s success.
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Read more: Protect Your Communications with a HIPAA Security Rule ChecklistProtect Your Communications with a HIPAA Security Rule Checklist
A HIPAA Security Rule checklist is an invaluable document you can refer to periodically to make sure you remain compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule.
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Read more: How To Prevent Data Breaches: 12 Best PracticesHow To Prevent Data Breaches: 12 Best Practices
The best way to protect against the hassle and cost of data breaches is prevention, but the first step is understanding them. This guide outlines the types of data breaches your practice could encounter and the simple steps to prevent data breach incidents from occurring in the first place.
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Read more: Four Steps to IT Success for Dental Startup PracticesFour Steps to IT Success for Dental Startup Practices
Learn the critical IT setup components, their timeline, and what to look for in an IT partner for your start-up dental practice.
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Read more: Building a Team of OwnersBuilding a Team of Owners
Just as there are many causes of stress in the dental profession, there are also many solutions to coping with and overcoming it. In this article, we’ll explore how using actionable data can help you to build a team where everyone thinks like an owner.