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Multiple Locations: Clinic Flow and Logic
You’ve set up Clinics, and you’re ready to see patients. Learn best practices for managing patient flow, no matter where they receive treatment.
Funding Unscheduled Treatment with Tax Refunds
Consumer health spending jumps after patients receive their tax refunds, so now is the time to contact patients with Unscheduled Treatment, and we have the 4 simple steps that will help you get it done today.
Utilizing Open Dental Support
With Open Dental Support, you get unlimited access to top notch technical support, and SO much more! Read this post for all that Support has to offer.
Insurance Plans Part 1: Common Plan Types
Setting up the insurance plan correctly and using updated fee schedules is key to getting accurate estimates. This post discusses four common plan types.
The Wild World of HIPAA
More often than not it’s a simple mistake, rather than malicious intent, that leaks electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and ends up costing your practice money, time, and loss of reputation. Read this post for ways leaks can happen, and the steps you can take to prevent them.
Tips & Tricks #12
Learn more about transferring your patient’s data to another practice, printing a patient receipt (for FSA reporting, etc.), and what to do if you’ve sent the wrong procedures on a claim.
Software Update: Stable Version 18.3 Highlights
We are excited to announce that Version 18.3 has been released as Stable. This version implemented 17 features and enhancements. Read the highlights in this post, then update to unlock all the software has to offer!
Tips & Tricks #11
In this tips & tricks post, learn more about end-of-year letters, changing settings and adding options to various areas of Open Dental, dropping old insurance coverage, and dealing with roll-over benefits.
FAQs Answered: Time Card / Time Clock
This Time Card FAQ post answers common questions about security settings, using time clocks, and managing employee time in Open Dental.