The Dental Software Hub

Insights for modern dental teams using Open Dental Software

Open Dental Payments vs Allocation: Why Your Reports May Not Match

Stacey Feidt

Published on: 16/03/2026

Learn the difference between posting payments and allocating income in Open Dental, and how incorrect allocation can cause unearned income, reporting errors, and revenue cycle confusion.

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The Right Way to Learn Open Dental

Stacey Feidt

Published on: 09/03/2026

Most Open Dental tutorials focus on buttons instead of workflows. Learn where dental offices should actually start, what modules matter most, and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to reporting confusion and lost revenue.

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The Hidden Cost of Procedures Never Billed

Stacey Feidt

Published on: 02/03/2026

Procedures not billed quietly drain revenue and reporting accuracy. Learn why this happens, how it impacts your system, and why catching it early matters more than you think.

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How Clear Systems Build Patient Trust (Before Treatment Begins)

Brittany Rogars

Published on: 23/02/2026

Patient trust isn’t built chairside. It’s created through clear financial policies, accurate estimates, clean claims, and consistent communication systems across the entire practice.

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