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Check Out the new Shade Vision Web Site, very cool.
X-Rite: Products.
The following is From Lorne Lavine. He has a nice essay on choosing computer hardware in the latest Dentists Network Newsletter. I agree with all his suggestions which just shows me he is a sharp guy
It’s important to understand that there is a reason that operatory computers cost more: it’s because they have higher [...]
Another ADA link. Two ADA links in a single day Wow. This is a story from the News that outlines the work being done to create the dental portion of the Electronic Health Record.
ADA leaders are now working to ensure that the unique character of dental practice is understood and maintained in the dental components [...]
I have just returned from a meeting with Dentrix and many of the top consultants, speakers and researchers in the dental technology world. They showed us a sneek peak at a number of new products and updates which I will discuss in future posts.
However the most interesting aspect of the meeting was seeing the recent changes [...]
The link below will take you to an online JADA article exploring 3D charting. It seems the concept is very exciting but the technology needs some refinement. Never the less what a cool idea.
Most current paper- and computer-based formats for patient documentation use a two-dimensional dental chart, a design that originated almost 150 years ago [...]
The best way to save money with technology is to use the systems you buy effectively. That means good, ongoing training for the staff and the dentist. It means abandoning old paper based systems which take up valuable staff time. It means entering treatment from the moment it is diagnosed to the moment it is [...]
It is useful to think about computer security in relationship to physical office security. A computer password can be thought of as a lock and key.
The first level of security, the windows logon, is like the key to the office door. If you don’t have that key you can’t get into anything.
The second level is [...]
An interesting (ugly but cool) product is the Power Squid.I am constantly frustrated by bulky plug in transformers hogging all the space on my power strip. Right now I have eight of them under my desk connected to the cable modem (2), speakers, routers, phone chargers and so on. The squid makes all of the [...]
Line Pairs per Millimeter (lp/mm). This is a measure of resolution, which refers to pairs of lines pressed tighter and tighter together until they eventually merge into a single line. The more lines that can be pressed into a millimeter and still be seen as individual lines, the higher the resolution. Digital radiography sensors can [...]
The most amazing imaging technology now available to dentists is cone beam CT. Imagine the difference between looking at a photo of an object, like a car for example, and handling a complete model of the same car. The photo only allows you to see one side of the car. The model allows you to [...]
Process ?
The paper way
The digital way
Enter it
We use paper and pen to write on a chart, fill out a prescription, make notes or draw on the dental chart.
We use a mouse and a keyboard to enter the same information.
Capture it
We use film exposed to light in a camera or x-rays which is then processed to [...]
Sikka Software Corporation, is making three new products available Dental Practice Optimizer for Practice Advisors (DPOPA), HotOptimize.com and Dental Practice Optimizer Dashboard (dpod).
Dental Practice Optimizer for Practice Advisors (DPOPA) is a platform that makes Dental Practice Optimizer® available for practice consultants and dental CPAs.
HotOptimize.com uses Sikka Software Corporation Dental Practice Optimizer® technology and network [...]
Smile Reminder Referral Feature!
August 13th, 2007 | Posted by Dentalblogs Admin Smile Reminder, the patient contact management company that automatically reminds patients of appointments via e-mails and text messages, has recently added an interesting feature – a referral option. Now, in addition to standard features, Smile Reminder allows patients to send as many as three [...]
PC Magazine has a complete rundown of LCD monitors. For diagnosis in dentistry we need good resolution. That is best achieved with a small dot pitch so that the maximum number of pixels are shown. The Samsung mentioned in this article has a 2560 x 1600 resolution. That converts to over 4GB of image.
Walk into [...]
Florida probe is offering a 4 unit CE course on its web site. It is here.
Check out the link below. It goes to a laser projected keyboard. It is designed to be used with a mobile device but would also create a completely sterile keyboard for clinical use…mmm very interesting.
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Below is a link to a digital photo frame company. I am using one of these in the reception area as a marketing device. It has before and after images as well as other nice smile photos staff pics and more.
15.0″ LCD Digital Picture Frame With RemoteInterchangeable Black Wood & Espresso Frames256MB Internal Memory & [...]
I am looking forward to presenting in Hawaii on August 23 in Honolulu. For information contact Craig Holbrook [Craig.Holbrook@henryschein.com]
See you there
Here I am in my personal office with four monitors. I know this seems excessively geeky but it is also very productive. Notice I have a patient chart, x-rays, photos and perio open all at once so that I can treatment plan. I sometimes have the daily schedule and often the Internet to get information, connect [...]