The single best action you can take to increase the operating speed of your computer is to increase the RAM.
In the dental office speed issues are often not related to the individual machine you are using but to the network and the server.
If you have a server also acting as a work station (a peer [...]
I have been facing a quandary. I wrote a book (or a guide) for dentists on how to go paperless. I can distribute the book electronically (paperlessly) here. Which given the topic seems appropriate. Yet many offices still want a paper copy. I can make paper copies..but it is more expensive, takes longer and kills trees. [...]
I have been a big fan of Invisalign for years. I think every GP should be or at least could be providing this service. Align has developed a new program which they announced at the ADA called Invisalign Assist. It uses the amazing advanced Invisalign technology to not only provide the treatment aligners but to [...]
This PC Magazine review looks at several different checkbook accounting programs. The other options look good but I am still a QuickBooks fan.
The giant in small-business accounting is, of course, Intuit, and the company’s QuickBooks Accounting Pro Edition 2009 is the most well-rounded of these four competitors.
The Best Accounting Software for Troubled Times - Reviews [...]
Digital Radiography is one of the most exciting and fastest growing technologies in dentistry. It is also the area with the most misinformation. I constantly talk with dentists who either do buy digital for the wrong reasons or don’t buy for the wrong reasons.
My comprehensive technology guide, “Digital Radiography” exposes nine myths about digital radiography [...]
I always thought Gordon Christensen was a smart guy. Now I know he is. I came across this 2006 JADA article on high tech dentistry, and he shows how smart he is by agreeing with me.
Can’t miss high tech options; computers in the back, digital photos and digital radiography.
High-tech dentistry What is necessary [...]
A high tech dental device we can probably do without.
this gizmo really is a counter that you strap to your kids and it counts how often they’re chewing. It emits “encouraging” noises after 30 and 1,000 counts,
Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide.
A good B&W laser printer is a must have for most dental offices. You will use the laser to print any bulk items such as statements, marketing contacts, recall cards and more. Laser printers used to cost at least $1,000. This PC Magazine article is a buying guide and has some models for under $200.
Not everyone [...]
If you are a Dentrix user who has been scared off from upgrading to the newest version (G3) there is really no good reason not to up grade (well maybe there is one good reason, see below) but there are lots of good reasons to upgrade.
What’s new in G3:
On-line Patient Questionnaires (with eCentral your patients [...]
Begin with the End in Mind
Have a plan and a goal before you start
Establish a technology infrastructure.
Integrated practice management software
Computers networked in the treatment rooms
Add the “Big 2″:
Digital images
Digital radiography
Non-dental programs
Word processing
Checkbook
Anti virus
Add advanced dental applications.
Patient education
Digital shades
Computerized probes
Keep a future focus; be open to evolving technologies.
Internet
Wireless
CAD CAM
Gallo Dental PlanWe pay no claim before its time
Smith Barney DentalWe work the old fashioned way
Golden Rule Dental PlanHe who has the gold makes the rules
CIA DentalDeny deny deny
Woodstock Dental PlanPaying claims just like in the 60’s
This is interesting, it is a device from Video Dental Concepts that can be attached to a USB Intraoral Camera that turns a wired camera into a wireless camera.
Video Dental Concepts.
I am very impressed with this concept. It could be “The Next Big Thing”
The MagnaVu features a fully adjustable custom lens system that allows the user to choose the desired optical magnification level from 1X to 23X. Imagine being able to view images 23 times larger than normal. The versatile MagnaVu can look down a [...]
An interesting design from HP the “TouchSmart” won a hardware design award from CES. It uses touch screen technology in an all in one concept which has the computer as part of the monitor. This is a sleek design which can be wall mounted and could be great in a dental treatment room. In addition to being [...]
News from Norton
Hackers are constantly discovering new ways to penetrate the defenses of popular software programs. Software vendors respond with “patches” that close newly found security holes. To stay protected, you need to download and install patches for your operating system and applications whenever they become available.
Patching: It’s essential for PC protection | ClubSymantec.
DENTRIX G4 is completing its testing this month. Some Dentrix users will receive DENTRIX G4 before the end of the year; most will receive it in the first three months of 2009.
Every feature and enhancement in DENTRIX G4 was requested by Dentrix users. In short, the top customer-requested enhancements is the feature list for DENTRIX G4–a list [...]
Veterans Day 2008
Digital photo frames are a great way to display before and after images in the reception room or a consultation room. PC Magazine has a guide on how and what to buy.
Plain old picture frames are so last century. After all, they don’t do much more than show off one shot. Snore. Digital photo frames, [...]
Another sign that the Internet is taking over and enhancing our ability to access information. JADA reports the highest level of downloads yet and of course that will just keep growing. The most downloaded in 2008 the new AHA guidelines for prophylatic antibiotics.
When will the paper version of journals etc. disappear? Maybe sooner than you [...]
Check out the new video from You Tube I added to the Technology on the Rocks info page here: Great tourist information about Sedona.