Read the whole review here: PC Magazine
There is no need for an expensive scanner in a dental office. The only requirement is that the scanner have a transparency adaptor for scanning photographic x-rays. We have had great results with the Epson perfection photo models. Here is a review from PC Magazine of the latest version [...]
I messed up on the comments. If you want to comment on anything on this blog you can. I failed to enable a number of comments in the past. As a result they never made it to the blog and I just figured out my error. Sorry. If you want to comment please do and I [...]
We are setting up today for the two day Hands on Technology program. We are trying some new things this time, we hope it will make the program even better. After this week the next two day hands on program will be March 31 and April1 2006.
Get the details here: National Dental Network
FIRST TIME EVER IN DENTISTRY!Live Satellite Broadcast
Dentistry’s first interactive, live patient satellite broadcast. This historical program is a combination of live, wet-fingered dentistry, treatment planning, preparation, and final seating.Join over 5,000 of your peers for this historical event Watch the complete case from start to finish without leaving your [...]
I mentioned a new product on Oct 8 a Suni Retro Pan. I have some more information
The retail price is $19,000
It will work with these existing panoramic models
Gendex 9000, 9200, SD2
Panoramic Corp. PC1000,
Planmecaselected models,
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Column from PC Magazine: Media Bias and Technology Reporting
By John C. Dvorak As big and as important as Microsoft is, the coverage of the company is quite mediocre. This is particularly true in the mainstream press. The reason for this is that today’s newspaper and magazine tech writers know little about computers and are all [...]
Version 5.9.13 will be shipped next week. The new version includes patient summary area with pie charts and graphs and a new carry data forward feature. Get the details here
I need a new front office administrator. Look here for details.
Help people feel great about themselves. Exceptional opportunity for mature individual looking to use all their capabilities. Scheduling, treatment coordination, excellent phone and interpersonal skills, attention to detail essential. Work in beautiful hi tech adult reconstruction and cosmetic Dentrix office.
Open 3 days a week [...]
What is bluesnarfing? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
Bluesnarfing allows hackers to gain access to data stored on a Bluetooth enabled phone using Bluetooth wireless technology without alerting the phone’s user of the connection made to the device. The information that can be accessed in this manner includes the phonebook and associated [...]
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Canon will be offering huge rebates on some of the equipment we use for photography in dentistry from October 15th through January 1st. The 20D will have a hundred dollar rebate. If you buy another item from the list all rebates double and if you buy a third, [...]
If you are looking for good online software this is the place, tucows. The software is tested rated and available free or as shareware.
Check out this new online cosmetic imaging service, Fabulous Smiles.
Rather than cut and paste Fabulous Smiles uses ideal golden proportions to create a smile that matches the persons facial dimensions.
Fabulous Smiles has spent over 10 years analyzing the relationship of face shape to the shape of the teeth. The Golden Proportions are well known to [...]
I just got back from two days at LVI. I had not been there is some time and it was good to get back. There have been some big changes. The campus continues to grow and the courses offered continue to expand.
I was there working with Bob Maccario helping present the Dental Concierge. That is [...]
Dentrix is planning some big changes in 2006. As usual there will be some functionality upgrades, especially in web services. However you can expect more. The whole look and feel of Dentrix is being upgraded. And the data base structure is being improved to keep up with the latest improvements in software.
As with all software [...]
From e-Week.com
Beware of guests bearing Google Toolbars. That’s because a series of phishing probes are making the rounds that deliver a faked version. Install the real-looking software, and your credit cards and other personal information are captured, then transmitted to a shadowy group of criminals. We’ve got details on how the scam works, and what to [...]
I am in shape. Round is a shape.
Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.
Time may be a great healer, but it’s also a lousy beautician.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
Suni just announced a retro pan product to make existing photo pans digital. I have not seen the product and I don’t know what it costs. It looks interesting however previous efforts to retro fit existing panos have been limited.
For now I suggest you sell or donate your photo pan and just go digital. There [...]
Remarks from Dr. Pam Doray a dentist in Philadelphia:
“I’ve found that patients are universally impressed by the(Dental Chair Potato) DCP’s sleek ergonomic design, especially first time patients who seem genuinely ‘wowed’ by the experience and delighted that they can be distracted by TV or movies without the discomfort from a glaring hot operating light in their [...]
Posted by Tom Hedge on DentalBlogs
Future features for SmileReminderSeptember 19th, 2005 | Posted by Tom Hedge
I got these from Jim Higgins, CEO of SmileReminder:HTML Newsletter Creator - Create and deliver custom newsletters with only a few simple keystrokes. The purpose is to educate patients, drive traffic to the practice web site and promote [...]