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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: “I’ll think about it.” – How to close the case when patients are shutting down“I’ll think about it.” – How to close the case when patients are shutting down
You’ve probably had many treatment plan presentations that ended with the patient saying “I’ll think about.” Learn the questions to ask to turn your patients’ “I’ll think about it” into “Let’s get that treatment scheduled.”
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Read more: The 2021 Summer Reading List: 10 Great Books for Business OwnersThe 2021 Summer Reading List: 10 Great Books for Business Owners
Most of the world’s top business leaders have one thing in common: they read (a lot). In that spirit, we’ve put together a list of 10 must-read books for business owners, covering topics ranging from effective team management to improving your problem-solving skills.
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Read more: Your Practice EssentialsYour Practice Essentials
What are your practice essentials? Your staff, equipment, software? Would analytics or actionable metrics make your list? Learn the three essential metrics that will help your practice grow.
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Read more: Common HIPAA violations, penalties, and remaining compliantCommon HIPAA violations, penalties, and remaining compliant
HIPAA violations run the gamut from snooping out of idle curiosity to malicious data breaches. A look at common violations and the penalties incurred.
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Read more: New Insurance Feature on GoogleMyBusinessNew Insurance Feature on GoogleMyBusiness
Google recently introduced a new feature for local listings, highlighting which insurance plans medical and dental practices accept. Update your GoogleMyBusiness listing to help patients see you as their best fit!