
Open Dental 26.1 is now stable! New features include ODTouch 25, custom insurance history categories, HTML billing emails, and much more.

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.

Empty 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.

The 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.

Web 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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Manual eligibility checks are slow and error-prone. DentalXChange’s Eligibility AI now writes verified benefit data directly into your system, no retyping required.

Claim denials are frustrating and are usually the result of small, easy-to-miss mistakes. Learn 10 reasons your claims could be getting denied and what to do about it.

Find out how vulnerable medical devices are to hackers and what you can do to protect yourself.

When reinvesting your profits, consider things that will help you save money and time, and boost future earning potential. Here are 7 ways to do just that.

Understand the main types of cyberattacks, the five most common vulnerabilities, and how taking a managed service approach for Dental IT can shore up your security and protect your patients and practice.

Are you compliant with the latest regulations and state mandates around electronic prescriptions? This post will discuss state mandates and give you a look at an integrated e-prescription solution that can ensure you continue to operate your practice uninterrupted.