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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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Appointment Search: Find a Specific Opening in Your Schedule
Read more: Appointment Search: Find a Specific Opening in Your ScheduleYour patients have busy lives, and sometimes getting them the care they need means you have to find a slot in your schedule that can squeeze into their hectic week. Never fear, the Appointment Search function is here! Using the Appointment Search function, it’s easy to find a specific opening that fits your patients’ needs. Just follow these five simple steps:…
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eServices: Capitalize on These Tools to Grow Your Practice!
Read more: eServices: Capitalize on These Tools to Grow Your Practice!Updated 3/14/2023 There are many high-tech tools you can use to streamline processes, boost productivity, and grow your practice. Knowing which tools will really be effective and improve patient care can be a bit more difficult. Meet the suite of eServices by Open Dental, now available in a cost-saving Bundle. Features include mobile access to patient information and scheduling, a portal…
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Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Facility Progress Update #1
Read more: Open Dental Marietta Street (Oregon) Facility Progress Update #1Take a look at some progress photos of the new Open Dental Marietta Facility. The building is now finished, and things are moving quickly to prepare for the move-in of 20 staff members in November, 2017.
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The Road to Loyal Patients
Read more: The Road to Loyal PatientsCommunication is the foundation for building long-lasting relationships with your patients. Effective patient communication builds trust, and that affects patient retention, referrals, case acceptance, broken or missed appointments, and everything in between. Your patient communication often starts before they even step foot in your practice. In order to grow your practice, you have to reach patients where it counts. In…
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Read more: Why Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership ExperienceWhy Your Open Dental Practice Deserves a Better Membership Experience
Managing membership plans across disconnected systems slows your team down. Here’s how Clerri, a native Open Dental integration, changes the experience for staff and patients.
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Read more: Why Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network ConnectivityWhy Dental Payers Are Rethinking Network Connectivity
Managing 50+ individual connections is costing dental payers more than they realize. Here’s how a single gateway changes the equation.
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Read more: Best Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment PlansBest Practices for Featuring Financing in Dental Treatment Plans
Many patients skip recommended dental care because of cost, not because they don’t want it. Offering flexible financing and training your team to talk about it clearly can make a real difference in treatment acceptance and patient trust.
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Read more: How to Understand Dental Marketing ROIHow to Understand Dental Marketing ROI
Dental marketing ROI isn’t just about how much you spent vs. how much you made. Leads, scheduling rates, treatment acceptance, and lifetime patient value all play a role. Here’s how to connect the dots.
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Read more: Standardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental PracticesStandardizing Workflows Across Multi-Location Open Dental Practices
In multi-location dental practices, small inconsistencies in communication and scheduling add up fast. Here’s how DSOs can build standardized workflows that improve patient experience, reduce admin burden, and scale without friction.
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Read more: How Often Should Healthcare Providers Test Backup Restore?How Often Should Healthcare Providers Test Backup Restore?
Healthcare providers are advised to conduct monthly backup restore tests, with quarterly full-system validations and annual disaster simulations recommended for high-risk organizations. Backup monitoring alone does not ensure recoverability; restore testing is essential to confirm that clinical systems and patient data can be operationally restored within acceptable downtime.