See Versions.

Version 26.1 was released as beta on 4/13/2026

Features and enhancements will be added to this page as the version progresses.

Major Changes

ODTouch 25 app released (backported to 25.4)

• Updated interface, including accessibility options and dark mode
• New pharmacies feature
• Patient information can now be edtied from the app
• Ensora eRx support
• See ODTouch Feature for more information

Changes by Category

Family Module

• Overhauled window layout for Edit Insurance Plan
• In the Insurance History window, categories can be customized using Code Groups

Account Module

• In the Edit Adjustment window, adjustments can be created using a Percent of Fee
• In the Payment window, added an Invoice filter to the Outstanding Charges grid
• In the Edit Claim window, when receiving any claim, users are now prompted to send other related outstanding claims
• Overhauled Service Date View for the Patient Account grid

Chart Module

• In the Group Note window, added second signature box

Manage Module

• In Chat Settings, added an option to play an audible notification for new messages
• The Chat tool launches automatically if the logged-on user has unread messages
• Enhanced claim validation for Electronic Dental Services (EDS) clearinghouse
• In the Billing List, Dunning Messages and Templates now support HTML

Lists

• In the Employees List, added new field for Title
• In the Carriers list, procedures can be flagged by carrier to flag for preauthorizations
• In the Problems List, users can select the problem to keep when merging

Setup

• In the Edit Automation window, there is a new condition for clinic mismatch when completing a procedure
• Mobile-only static text fields added for Sheets Mobile Layout
• Adj Type Definitions allow setting a default percentage
• New preference Make Recall automatically searches for openings (also backported to 25.4.50)
• Overhauled layout for Web Form Setup and moved settings into separate windows
• Added options for insurance history to Code Groups
• Added new preference to allow Javascript when viewing PDFs in Open Dental

Tools

• Unique PlanNum is now logged in the Audit Trail when dropping an insurance plan
• Changes to patient Birthdate are logged in the Audit Trail
• Patient Portal Transactions window renamed to Payment Portal Transactions
• SchedulesDeleteDuplicateBlockouts check added to replace the standalone Clear Duplicate Blockouts tool

Miscellaneous

• In the eClipboard Brandings window, logo images are now uploaded to the database
• Added logging options for troubleshootingt the Pearl AI Integration
• For Canada Users, Other Procedure Codes tools now require a password
• Topaz signature pads are compatible with Open Dental Cloud (Backported to 25.4.45)

API

• Subscription for ScheduleDeleted watchtable
• Subscription for MedicationPatDeleted watchtable
• Subscription for LabCaseDeleted watchtable
• ApptFieldDefs PUT
• Subscription for PatFieldDeleted watchtable
• Subscription for ToothInitialsDeleted watchtable
• Payments POST Refund
• Patients GET HasIns