
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.

Learn how Pearl’s Second Opinion can benefit your practice when used within the Open Dental Imaging Module.
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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.

Learn how identifying and scheduling the right patients will help you grow your practice, even in trying times.

Learn the four essential elements your Merchant Services should have to increase patient satisfaction and get your practice paid quickly and easily.

Learn to utilize recurring payments technology and OpenEdge’s Decline Minimizer feature to increase your cash flow and automate previously manual processes.

Your patients’ health is your primary concern. Learn how measuring practice performance directly benefits the patients you care so much about.

Nearly half of all cyberattacks target small businesses – just like your dental practice. Check out some best practice tips on how to protect your business.