The fastest growing trend in dentistry is putting computers in the treatment rooms. The question then arises…OK now that I have all these computers, where the heck do I put this stuff? Many dentists either just assume there is no room for a computer or they stuff it somewhere between the sink and the glove [...]
Several years ago Tablet style computers were the new hot thing. Well, that never happened. Now they are back as the new hot thing for 2010.
In the dental office we need our computers to be connected to the office network. Fast secure and reliable wireless connections have transformed mobile devices like a Tablet PC which connects [...]
This is…interesting
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When I first came across this article I was all ready to blast the medical profession as being hopelessly stuck in the past, unwilling to upgrade to modern record keeping. Then when I read it I was pleasantly surprised. Stanford has combined a century old technology with modern digital technology to provide a pretty remarkable [...]
Do not put the tower on the floor, it is likely to be damaged from cleaning activities; it could easily get wet from spills or mopping and it will pick up lots of dirt and dust. It needs to be close to a power supply have adequate ventelation and allow access in and out for various [...]
Computers in the treatment rooms have gone from simple data entry business machines to multimedia patient education and communication stations. For example, in addition to Practice Management software a treatment room computer could have digital radiographs, patient education, digital image management, multiple monitors, sound and speakers, multiple inputs, computerized probes, voice charting, touch screen, video [...]
This concept seems obvious today but it hasn’t always been obvious and some people still need a little help with the concept. In most cases the computer of choice for the dental treatment room is a desktop style. Desktop computers have three major components; a monitor, inputs (keyboard and mouse) and a box or tower. [...]
If it is going to be used effectively (or at all) technology must be placed well, convenient to use and it must enhance the dental process. If it doesn’t meet these criteria it doesn’t get used. When deciding where to put computers in the dental treatment rooms there are six key factors to consider. If [...]
I have long be a fan of the “idea” of tablet computers but have yet to see them used effectively in a dental office. On the other hand there has to be a significant “coolness” factor to carrying one of these with you from room to room.
The JooJoo tablet (formerly known as the CrunchPad) may [...]
Most dental offices will need three different types of computers: a server, business workstations and clinical workstations. Each computer type will have different specifications depending on the job it must do. Specs and available options change so quickly it is more useful to present a price range for each type than component specifications.
Server: This is [...]
Judy the juggler works the front desk for Dr. Paperman. The front desk is the data center of the office. The data is the schedule, financial records and the charts. If the schedule is a paper book the book can only be in one place at one time and can only be accessed by one [...]
Digital photo frames are a great tool for use in the dental office. They can be used to show before and after cases, to introduce team members with a photo and to present treatment options like whitening or Invisalign. The following links to PC Magazine piece designed to help you make a good choice.
Old school [...]
One of the first things most dentists and team members notice is that the Cubex cabinet seems much too small to hold all their supplies. The basic cabinet is the size of a large bookshelf, about 77 inches high, 51 inches wide and 24 inches deep. (Larger models are available if needed.) It seems too [...]
Is it really possible to go paperless? How can I turn all this junk into a digital record? And why should I even bother?
The fact is that it is possible to create a completely paperless dental record. And going paperless can save you tens of thousands of dollars. Having a paperless record includes digital radiography [...]
I have been working with Lou Shuman and The Pride Institute creating a unique Technology Fair to showcase the leading technologies in a number of different dental categories. The first fair will be presented at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) coming November 29 to December 2. I will be highlighting the featured technologies throughout the [...]
I have been working with Lou Shuman and The Pride Institute creating a unique Technology Fair to showcase the leading technologies in a number of different dental categories. The first fair will be presented at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) coming November 29 to December 2. I will be highlighting the featured technologies throughout the [...]
I have often advised against using laptops in the detal treatment rooms. This device just might make it a better idea. Of course it is still more expensive and harder to upgrade, but at least with this device there is a place to put it and a second monitor.
It’s the kind of geeky solution that makes [...]
As the high tech cliche says…”The possibilities are endless.” Now strategically placing speakers in the dental office to reduce the dreaded “drill” sound or muffle a private conversation should be very easy. And even easier to change if it isn’t quite right.
A Taiwanese research company called ITRI (pronounced “ee-tree”) has created a speaker literally the [...]
Justin Shafer of On Site Dental Systems brought this to my attention. He likes it for a dental treatment room cabinet. It is a USB hub in the form of a grommet that fits in a standard desk pass trough hole.
Belkin : In-Desk USB Hub – 3 inch.
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7 Benefits of Wireless Video Surveillance
Fixed video surveillance solutions are poised to become one of the most powerful and productive technology tools in every part of the globe. Systems integrators and network operators are increasingly choosing the very [...]
