Monitors in the Treatment Rooms

April 25, 2012

From the High Tech Guide, “Computers in the Treatment Rooms”

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Social Media Webinar

April 25, 2012
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The Anti-Buzz: Brand Loyalty

April 24, 2012

The Buzz: <Brand> is <better/worse> because of <thing>.
The Anti-Buzz: Emotional brand loyalty is the source of a lot of white noise.

Last week I argued that perceptions of security are tied to personal emotions and opinions, and hinted that security is yet another of those pillars that irrational brand loyalty can rest upon. There’s another story [...]

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Do not click on links or popups saying you are infected

April 23, 2012

This is truly odious. Thanks to Pact-One for the heads up, click the link below for the full blog article.
A new variant of the Malware Protection ransomware has been released called Anti-Child Porn Spam Protection. This ransomware pretends to be from a legitimate government organization that states that the infected computer is sending out SPAM that contains [...]

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Medscape Mobile App

April 23, 2012

A free App for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Kindle Fire.

The App is designed for physicians but has many applications for dentists as well including drug reverences, interaction checker and disease guide.

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Dental Informatics

April 23, 2012

The linked article from Dr Bicuspid (registration required) is an interview with my friend Titus Schleyer. He is head of the Dental Informatics Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
I am such a big cheer leader for high tech. My first thought when encountering a new technology is …”WOW that is waaay cool”. My second thought [...]

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Yellow Pages

April 22, 2012

HT Blue Sky Communications

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The Best Security Suites of 2012

April 20, 2012

From PC Magazine.
Viruses, Trojans, spam, phishing attacks, predators trolling for kids…the Internet is a dangerous place. Keep your PCs and the people who use them safe with a security suite
via The Best Security Suites of 2012 | PCMag.com.
In dentistry we need a system wide enterprise level security suite that is updated daily. Don’t take chances [...]

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Dental Integrators

April 19, 2012

I spent some time today at the Dental Integrators Association (DIA)  meeting. I am very impressed.
As an enthusiastic fan of digital high tech in dentistry for many (many) years I have observed a consistent problem. That is a lack of dependable, quality IT support.
DIA is a group of independent IT support professionals who specialize in [...]

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Beyond Facebook Webinar

April 19, 2012

Social Media is not just Facebook; it is a whole array of user generated online content. This program will help you understand and use social media effectively to support your dental practice and guard your online reputation.
via Event Registration (EVENT: 444914).

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When Impressions go Wrong

April 19, 2012

Consider the lowly impression and the number of times there is a chance for an impression to go wrong. That is for it to distort or in some other way betray us from the moment it is taken until the restoration is ready to deliver.
Each of these materials; the impression materials, the stone, the wax, [...]

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Mini Meeting in Phoenix

April 18, 2012
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Dental Integrators Association

April 18, 2012

I plan on attending the Dental Integrators Association meeting April 18-21 in Scottsdale.
Welcome to the Dental Integrators Association! | DIA Content.

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Hand Held for Hygeine

April 18, 2012

Dental hygienists take most of the radiographs in a typical dental office and they experience the frustrations of taking x-rays on a daily basis. Fortunately there is an amazing new technology that eliminates many of the hassles and frustrations of taking radiographs in the traditional manner. The Nomad from Aribex is a handheld x-ray machine [...]

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The Anti-Buzz: Security

April 17, 2012

The Buzz: Digital security is something that can be built and purchased.
The Anti-Buzz: Security is a personal matter, and the responsibility starts with you.
Security is a personal issue – you are talking about the safety of your person, your possessions and your identity. It’s no surprise that discussing security in digital technology can often be [...]

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Google Growth

April 16, 2012

An interesting infographic from Mashable

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Tax Day

April 16, 2012
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AWC Meeting in Scottsdale

April 15, 2012

Physician Staff Development Meeting and Introduction to AWC-Barbados – April 21, 2012
Join us for a one day meeting to learn more about AWC Barbados.
Saturday April 21
The Westin Kierland
Scottsdale, Arizona
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RSVP
Please contact Robert Priddy for registration and further information:
720-339-3585
rpriddy@americanworldclinics.com

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The “Industrial Revolution” in Healthcare

April 15, 2012

Interesting article linked below. One of the main themes is one I first heard from Clayton Christensen, which is that medicine is heading toward a disruption based on technology. Providing better and cheaper care in the future will be made possible with technology.
Again, this is a moral duty and not just a pragmatic and necessary [...]

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Hockey Whiteout!!!

April 14, 2012

Tonight is game two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; Phoenix vs Chicago. It will be a “Whiteout”, that’s a tradition we inherited from Winnipeg where all the fans where white during the playoffs.

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