5 Great Tools to Streamline Appointment Scheduling in Open Dental
Appointment scheduling is a process that is done frequently. Read this post for 5 great tools you can use in Open Dental to make the process consistent, efficient, and even automated!
Tips & Tricks #9
In this tips & tricks post, get a helpful resource for troubleshooting Treatment Plans & Preauthorizations, how to handle multi-stage treatment, using an iPad for patient forms, and how to move a patient into an existing family in Open Dental.
HIPAA Compliance and Open Dental Software
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that provides protection for patients’ health information and how it is handled by those who provide healthcare. Following HIPAA guidelines helps protect PHI and your organization. Businesses that fail to do so may be responsible for consequences, including fines, if data is compromised. In this post, we’ll discuss your responsibility for HIPAA compliance, the definition of PHI, and using the built-in tools in Open Dental for HIPAA-compliant use of the software.
Tips & Tricks #8
In this tips & tricks post, find out what to do if employees are clocking in but nothing’s showing up (you can’t see your current pay period), how to close out the month in Open Dental, and the process for opening next year in your schedule.
FAQs Answered: Treatment Plan Module
This post answers common questions on the Treatment Plan module in Open Dental. Learn how to troubleshoot common issues with treatment plans, better organize and present treatment planned care to boost treatment plan acceptance, and manage preauthorizations.
Future Smilemakers: We’re Here For You!
Congratulations future smile-makers, you’ve survived dental school! There’s good news, and bad news. The good news is, you made it! The bad news? 80% of you graduated with over $287,000 in student debt. Combined with the cost of starting or purchasing a dental practice, it’s hard not to feel […]
Fill Openings in Your Schedule with Planned Appointments
Planned Appointments prevent patient care from slipping through the cracks, and are a great way to fill openings in your schedule. Read this post to find out how to use planned appointments to boost case acceptance, and fill your schedule.
Software Update: Stable Version 17.4 Highlights
We are excited to announce that Version 17.4 has been released as Stable. This version implemented 49 enhancements and features requested by our users! Watch the video or read the highlights in this post, then update to unlock all the software has to offer!
May the Fourth – or Should We Say, May the Source – Be With You!
We feel a kinship with the rebel fighters in Star Wars – after all, we are the rebels of the dental software world. We are fighting the good fight, for access to affordable yet powerful software, lighting a path in the darkness for practices across the galaxy 🙂 […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Collections Agency
How you manage your Accounts Receivable is critical to the success of your practice. Many practices successfully outsource their collection efforts to a third-party, but how do you choose the right one? Read this post to make sure you’re vetting any potential agency with the right questions, and discover how the new Open Dental and TSI Collections Interface can ensure your cash flow is maximized and your practice is protected!