“Backup my hard drive? How do I get it in reverse?”
“Not tonight, dear - I have a modem.”
“In my next life I’m going to have more memory installed.”
“It said “Insert disk # 3″, but only two will fit!”
“On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key.”
“Smith [...]
There are hundreds of scanners available, how do you choose the right one for your dental practice?
If you just want to scan documents, like EOBs or letters, get the least expensive document scanner; it will work fine.
If you want to scan x-rays you will need a transparency adaptor. These adaptors are designed to be used [...]
The following is from the Sally Mckenzie e-newsletter. I think she is exactly right.
…..before opening the checkbook or whipping out the credit card, practices need to develop a technology plan and a budget. Without a plan, it is easy to be seduced by the latest model of this and the greatest model of that only [...]
From m. David Stone at PC Magazine
Proofreading text or numbers you’ve entered from an original, whether by typing or by way of an OCR program, usually works best with two people—one to read the original out loud while the other checks it against the copy. With Office 2003, however, you can dispense with the second [...]
From Vu-Net, Read the whole thing IT strategy - The naked truth - vnunet.com
IT strategy - The naked truth
The biggest security threat to a company’s data is not nefarious hackers but staff who are blissfully unaware they are the problem.
Tom Berry, Financial Director 11 May 2005
…………………………..But there are other ways for criminals to get hold [...]
Check out Mockett.com for very nice classy accessories for your office. Mockett has some nice monitor brackets but what they provide that is hard to find elsewhere are wire control systems and power data applications that are functional and have a high class professional designer look. Check out the power data port here:
This is Monroe McKay from Smile Reminder
This is Monroe 2 seconds later
No Scars……No Proof
The world keeps sending me paper. I get paper from insurance companies. I get paper from specialists, I get paper form dental labs, I get paper from other dentists. I get paper from finance companies. How the heck can I have a paperless office if the world keeps sending me paper?
The answer is scan it [...]
If your computer takes a ..looooooong.. time to start it might be because of all the programs set to start with XP. The following advice is from the New York Times Technology Section:
The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Programs That Start When XP Does
One way to sneak a peek at what programs [...]
The < />ADA has issued information on, the National Provider Identifier (NPI).
This is a unique, government-issued standard identification number for individual health care providers and provider organizations such as clinics, hospitals, schools and group practices. The government has contracted with a private company for processing applications and developing random 10-digit numbers for applicants. Anyone who [...]
Laci, my associate consultant and administrative assistant, presented a sample presentation at the recent SCN meeting in Orlando. SCN is the Speaker Consultant Network. The presenters from all across the country were evaluated and given ideas on how to get better. They were also judged and Laci was chosen as the best speaker of the [...]
Press Release From the Kodak Dental Systems web site HERE
Two recent, independent studies have confirmed that the KODAK RVG 6000 Digital Radiography System, Kodak’s premier intraoral radiography solution, delivers the highest available image quality in the industry. In a comparison of digital intraoral system technology, Drs. Allan G. Farman and Taeko T. Farman of The University [...]
Is XP running slower and s l o w e r and…s l o w e r ? PC magazine has a book available here to help you unload all the junk that is slowing things down.
Amazon.com: Books: PC Magazine Windows XP Speed Solutions
Myotronics makers of the Myomonitor and the K-7 tracking system have updated their web page HERE
The new site has over 150 journal articles supporting neuromuscular dentistry.
Video interviews.
Online store for supplies and educational materials.
MyoPearls, clinical tips in a free monthly update.
Things computers do well.
Computers are really good at math.
Computers are great at remembering every little detail you tell it. However computers don’t remember things you don’t tell it.
Computers know that 1000001 is not the same as 1000002.
Computers don’t mind doing the same thing over and over and over.
Things computers don’t do well.
Computers don’t know how [...]
The following was posted by Bruce Stephenson on the IDF Dentrix forum (IDF) in response to a question as to how a struggling office could save money.
The easiest, most obvious, and cheapest thing I suggested he do was to move toward paperlessness. Bill Gates is right: put the information at you fingertips, where you and everyone [...]
CAESY has just introduced CAESY Printables, a new product for CAESY’s DVD Update and Support Plan members. Look Here
Dentists and their staff can use the software to create printable versions of any of CAESY’s more than 200 multimedia presentations for patients to take home. Each one- to two-page CAESY Printable comes with full-color photos [...]
I just found out about a new web site, dental compare. It is a buyers guide for dental professonals Interesting look here.
From PC Magazine
So you want it all—and cheap. Okay, you’ve got it. We found three above-average multifunction photo printers with lots of features and decent performance at bargain prices. Check them all out here
One of the excuses I have for not blogging much in the past few weeks is that I have listed my house for sale and have been doing a lot of junk cleaning and fixing up. The house is now available. It is big has great views. Make me an offer