Dentrix

From the monthly archives:

March 2007

G-2 ROCKS

March 27, 2007

We had a day and a half of advanced training on Dentrix G-2 last week. It is awesome. Most of the significant changes are in the chart module. This is a great start but what I find just as exciting is that this change will open up the future to changes in schedule and the [...]

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Vista and the Six-Six Rule

March 10, 2007

Windows Vista has been released to mixed reviews. So far there are problems with Vista and several dental products. I suggest you follow the six-six rule with any new upgrade (especially a major change from Microsoft).
That is: do not attempt to use a new upgrade for six months and until you know six others who [...]

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Florida Probe Video

March 10, 2007

Look Here for a new video describing the use and advantages of the Florida Probe

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AADPA on Camelback

March 7, 2007

Here is a photo of a bunch of dentists and related others who climbed to the top of Camelback Mountain as part of the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration (AADPA) annual meeting.

The participants received a “Peak Achiever” T-Shirt !

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CMS Velocity2 RAID Backup System

March 6, 2007

CMS Velocity2 RAID Backup System – Review by PC Magazine
It’s a matter of time before the drive(s) in your mission-critical desktop or workstation fail. The Velocity2 RAID Backup System is a “belt and suspenders” type of backup drive, but if you’re the kind of user who regularly burns out hard drives, it’s the drive you’re [...]

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Get the Most from your Technology

March 6, 2007

 Two things are required to help an office get the most out new technology. First the dentist must be involved and committed to the process. It is amazing how many dentists do not want to have anything to do with the computer. In fact some of them seem to be actively hostile. The dentist will [...]

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Sensor Prices Coming Down?

March 6, 2007

Prices have been going up not down. The economies of scale which have driven down the price of many high tech products simply do not apply to digital x-rays. There is no general consumer demand outside of dentistry. The market is limited, and the cost of development, service and support is very high.

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Photos and X-Rays

March 6, 2007

We mentally distinguish between two image types, radiographs and photographs. However in many ways there is really no difference as far as the computer is concerned. Just as a 35mm color slide and an x-ray transparency are different versions of the same photographic technology a digital color image and a digital x-ray are different versions [...]

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Three Tips if Things go Wrong

March 6, 2007

1. Update your system.Make sure that you are using the latest drivers for your hardware-and that you’ve installed all the Windows Updates-and check for updates to any applications you use, especially any that seem to be related to your current computer problem. Microsoft is always updating Windows with minor patches and bug fixes. Depending on [...]

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Ivoclar Navigator Laser

March 6, 2007

Ivoclar introduced a redesigned diode laser at the Chicago meeting called the Navigator. It is 3 Watts and completely portable. It has a battery which is charged in a docking cradle and even uses a wireless foot control.
Another new innovation is a unidose disposable tip. This eliminates the need to cleave the fiber after every use. [...]

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Broadband is IT

March 3, 2007

From the Sesame Communications Newsletter: According to recent reports by Neilson/NetRatings, known as the global standard for Internet audience measurement, as of November 2006 over three-fourths of U.S. active Internet users connect via broadband at home. Between May 2005 and May 2006, broadband usage among active web users increased by 15% and “narrowband” (dial-up) usage [...]

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