Seven steps to developing a high tech dental office

1. Begin with the End in Mind:

• Have a plan and a goal before you start

2. Establish a technology infrastructure:

• Integrated practice management software
• Computers networked in the treatment rooms

3. Add the “Big 2”:

• Digital images
• Digital radiography

4. Non-dental programs:

• Word processing
• Checkbook
• Anti virus

5. Use the Internet and e-services:

• Reminders
• Web Page
• Billing

6. Add advanced dental applications:

• CAD CAM
• Digital Diagnostics
• Computerized probes

7. Keep a future focus; be open to evolving technologies:

• Internet
• 3D Images
• Mobile

by: Larry Emmott at November 28, 2016.