The diode laser uses a fiber optic cord which needs to be trimmed about a centimeter after each use, which means the fiber eventually dwindles to nothing and needs to be replaced. To accommodate this diode laser fibers come in lengths several feet long. When a new fiber is attached it is awkward and in [...]
This week I am traveling to the AADPA meeting in So. California. For over twenty years the AADPA (American Academy of Dental Practice Administration) has been one of the most powerful influences in both my professional and personal life. In 2006 the Academy will celebrate with a 50th Anniversary meeting.
The Canon G-6 is already being replaced by dental camera experts like PhotoMed
The new model is the Canon A610/A620 By the way this is the same camera Patterson is using in their new kit. Here is what the new kit contains:
Everything you need, except the computer. Camera, A610: 16MB, A620: 32MB memory card, high [...]
This is really new from Densys Ltd. In fact it is so new it is still being tested. Developed in Israel Densys provides full mouth intraoral digital imaging. In other words a digital impression.
No more gagging, no more distortions, no more pouring plaster. Here is some information from the web site.
Within 90 seconds the dentist [...]
The Dentrix booth at the Chicago Midwinter had a private viewing area, where behind closed doors eager dentists could get a sneak peek at G2!!
G2 is the code name for the first complete make over of Dentrix. The look and feel have been updated. I am seeking out sample screen shots, so far no luck, [...]
I just got back from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. As usual it was great with lots of new products and ideas. One that really interested me is the MagnaVu described below. More later.
The new MagnaVu Scope (Patent Pending) from MVD produces precise, clear, highly magnified images that can eliminate the need for magnified loupes or microscopes- [...]
I found about about this great product at CES look here RoboForm:
I downloaded the trial and now can’t imagine being without it. If you are an Internet geek like me you will love this product.
Roboform is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely automates password entering and form filling.RoboForm was named [...]
I received the following tip from Chris Gibbs at Florida Probe:
Here is a great deal on a small, but high powered laptop, ideal for Florida Probe use…. Final cost after all rebates is only $369.99 (plus tax and shipping)…comes with an all in one full sized 1410 HP printer!!
Walk in only deal at Office depot [...]
This is the week of the BIG Chicago Midwinter dental meeting. Traditionally this is one of the most important meetings of the year, especially from a business point of view.
I will be presenting three programs, including a hands on camera session on Sunday morning. Thanks to ImageFx and PhotoMed for providing the set up and [...]
I have been asked a few times what is the difference between the hands on program and Technology on the Rocks?
The topics are essentially the same.
Hands on is two days of lecture and hands on activities. Hands on include taking and imaging a digital photo, enhancing an x-ray and making a power point program. Total of [...]
Look here Beckmer Products for the whole story
If you go to the site check out the videos, very cute and informative.
The R.A.T. (Remote Access Terminal) is a simple quiet hands-free solution to entering probe readings. It is a simple foot operated mouse with numbers 1-8 for periodontal readings. It also allows foot-operated access to any [...]
Another great report from PC Magazine read the whole thing here: Special Report from PC Magazine:
Maximum Security:
By Michael J. Steinhart How security-savvy are you? Many users simply aren’t. Your machine may have come with an antivirus program preinstalled, but is the subscription up to date? Are you running a firewall of any kind? Are [...]
All levels of security require that an approved user identify him or herself to the computer in order to gain access to protected data. The most common method of identification is a password. This system is easy and familiar but it is full of security holes. The computer doesn’t really know if the correct person [...]
For over twenty years the AADPA (American Academy of Dental Practice Administration) has been one of the most powerful influences in both my professional and personal life. In 2006 the Academy will celebrate with a 50th Anniversary meeting.See the details here:2006, 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
You owe it to yourself to consider this remarkable meeting, it [...]
Solutions from PC Magazine: RSS: The Web at Your Fingertips
RSS, depending on whom you ask, stands for “really simple syndication” or “rich site summary.” Either way, it’s a Web-based technology that lets online publishers deliver content to readers without the subscribers even having to visit their Web sites. Publishers must like the idea, because virtually [...]
Another computer based communication system has been introduced called: BlueNote Communicator
Manage your staff more efficiently with the dental messaging solution that clearly stands out.
Let BlueNote Communicator streamline your office flow with the way it uses sounds as “audio nicknames” to alert staff members to the presence of important messages and events throughout your dental practice.
The [...]
I am traveling to Hollywood California this week to speak at the American Academy of Dental Group Practice.
My favorite imaging software has been ImageFx. For years it was distributed and supported in the US by SciCan. Starting at the end of March SciCan will no longer provide ImageFx Support.
Read the whole article here PC Magazine: Who Has a Virus?
Who Has a Virus?
By Neil J. Rubenking We frequently hear from readers who are worried because their e-mail account has received numerous “mail rejected” notifications for messages that they never sent. One PC Magazine editor got over 300 such messages in one night! Readers [...]