
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.

SOFTWARE UPDATE: Version 20.1 has been released as Stable, implementing 15 features requested by our users. Watch the video and read the version highlights here.

As you re-open your practice, learn about the tools in Open Dental to help screen your patients, fill your schedule, update your fees, and more.

Improve your efficiency when working in Open Dental with these quick ways to move around and maximize each keystroke and click.

You are likely only seeing patients for emergency treatment right now. Here are some more ideas for things you can be doing now so you’ll be poised and ready to welcome your patients back.
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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.

Looking to grow your patient base? Read this post from our friends at CareCredit to learn a few tactics that can help you raise awareness and drive individuals in your community to schedule an appointment with your dental care team.

The dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, patient expectations, and sustainability efforts. As we move further into 2025, several trends are redefining how dental professionals operate and deliver care. Read this post from our friends at DentalXChange for a look at the key innovations shaping the future of dentistry.

In an era where data breaches and ransomware attacks dominate headlines, many companies are still crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. Hope is not a strategy. Read this post from our friends at Central Data Storage to learn more.

In this post from our friends at Bola AI, discover why the dental burnout rate is so high and learn useful techniques to fight work stress, vague expectations, and limited resources.

In this post, discover key challenges in dental RCM and solutions to enhance financial health from our friends at DentalXChange.