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Entries from July 2005

Broken iPod’s

July 24th, 2005 · No Comments

I have two third generation iPod’s that are no longer working. One has a bad battery and the other a bad hard drive. This is apparently a common problem. Apple has recognized this and will replace the battery or the entire iPod. www.appleipodsettlement.com. You can get an iPod hard drive replaced at www.ipodresq.com. A 30 […]

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Tags: Apple Computers · Dental Diamonds · Technology · Uncategorized

Top 25 Recommended Products – Canon 20D Digital SLR

July 24th, 2005 · No Comments

This is the fourth winner in Canon’s D series of cameras. When set up properly with a 100 mm macro lens and MR EX14 ring flash, the images perfect every time. This is THE best camera for dentistry. A kit should be around $2800. www.Normancamera.com

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Tags: Dental Diamonds · Digital Photography · Technology · Top 25 · Uncategorized

Top 25 Products – SmileReminder

July 24th, 2005 · No Comments

This software application allows doctors to remind their patients of their dental visit via a text message to a cell phone, pager, PDA, or e mail. The software pulls the information from the dental management software automatically everyday. It will also send birthday greetings and other messages automatically. www.smilereminder.com

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Tags: Dental Diamonds · Marketing · Technology · Top 25 · Uncategorized

Top 25 Recommended Products – Canon i9900 Photo Printer

July 24th, 2005 · No Comments

Canon’s i9000 series printers have been our printer of choice for a few years now. This printer will will produce up to a 13 x 19 inch print with stunning clarity. When using Olympus Pictorico glossy film paper, you would think a photo lab did the print. This printer is fast enough to serve as […]

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Tags: Dental Diamonds · Digital Photography · Technology · Top 25 · Uncategorized

Updated Blackberry 7290

July 24th, 2005 · No Comments

In my view, the Blackberry is still the best pocket e mail device out there. The Treo 650 has more bells and whistles, but is not as capable as the Blackberry for e mails. It has quad band GSM, so it can be used throughout the world. You can now open e mail atachments as […]

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Megapixels Important But There is More To The Story

July 23rd, 2005 · No Comments

When considering a new camera, there is more to the story than how many megapixels fit in a sensor. Is there a difference between a 6 mP camera and an 8 MP camera? Would you see a big difference in an enlarged print? A legit question to ask when purchasing a new camera. However do […]

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Tags: Digital Photography · Uncategorized

on site training for CEREC

July 23rd, 2005 · No Comments

just spent 2 days with Dr. Gary Waldron doing on site training for my CEREC 3D………made a huge difference in my speed and ability with the machine. I’d highly recommend him for anyone who wants to increase their proficiency with the CEREC unit. he was in the office for 2 full days while we treated […]

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Tags: Chairside CAD/CAM · Continuing Education · Dental Materials · Dental Restorations · Uncategorized

Canon Digital Rebel – Should I upgrade?

July 22nd, 2005 · No Comments

I use the original 6 megapixel Digital Rebel for recreational use. Wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade to the newer 8 megapixel Digital Rebel? Does anyone have any experience/comments on this? Gary

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Tags: Digital Photography · Uncategorized

Epson p-2000 viewer/strorage

July 20th, 2005 · No Comments

In December of 2004 Epson released the P-2000 Multimedia storage viewer. This is the slickest storage/viewer I have ever seen and used. This devise is great for your office and for trip/field photography. The devise is small and has the nicest 3.5 inch viewing screen I have ever seen. It blows away the CCD screen […]

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Bleaching Packages We Offer

July 20th, 2005 · No Comments

This is one of the marketing posters we use in our office to educate our patients about the bleaching packages we offer. The posters are made by us using our own photography and then printed in house on the Canon i9900 printer. The posters are 13” x 19” inches in size. Please take the time […]

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Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry · Marketing · Patient Service · Practice Management · Teeth Whitening