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Hey you bloggers.  We just had the most incredible Total Esthetics Course at the Nash Institute.  It was without a doubt the best course we have ever given.  We received rave reviews from all of our participants.  We had dentists and team members from eleven states for a three day hands on program on direct […]

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Read the whole article here PC Magazine: Who Has a Virus? [1]

Who Has a Virus?
By Neil J. Rubenking We frequently hear from readers who are worried because their e-mail account has received numerous “mail rejected” notifications for messages that they never sent. One PC Magazine editor got over 300 such messages in one night! Readers are worried that this spate of rejections is caused by a virus. The good news is that this symptom generally doesn’t indicate that you’ve got a virus. The bad news is that there’s no way to block the flood of rejection messages.Here’s what happens. Someone who has your e-mail address gets hit with an e-mail–based virus. The virus harvests all the e-mail addresses it can find from the victim’s address book and possibly from e-mail messages and other documents. It then secretly sends itself to all these addresses, attempting to spread the infection further. Usually some of the harvested addresses will be invalid and hence will cause “mail rejected” messages. After a flood of such messages, the victim might be inspired to investigate or run a full virus scan. To protect itself from this eventuality, the virus “spoofs” the return address on the mail it sends out, using an address chosen randomly from its collection. The rejection messages go elsewhere, and the victim remains blissfully unaware.

[1] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1910048,00.asp

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The Radiography Roundtable at the Dallas Southwest Dental Conference went very well. I believe we helped a lot of dentists and staff members understand digital radiography. Thanks to the vendors who participated:

Kodak [1]
Schick [2]
Dentrix [3]
Dexis [4]

[1] http://www.kodak.com/global/en/health/dental/index.jhtml?pq-path=2146
[2] http://www.schicktech.com/flash_default.php
[3] http://www.dentrix.com/
[4] http://www.dexray.com/

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See the whole press release here Sirona –  News – Press [1]
Sirona Announces the Release of SIROLaser™ For Sale in the USA
The new SIROLaser diode laser from Sirona is small,  (7.5” L x 3.4” W x 2.1” W) and low weight (just under 1 lb.) The SIROLaser can be placed directly on the dentist delivery unit or carried from room to room. It operates at a wavelength of 980 nanometers (standard for diodes) and has a power output ranging from 0.5 to 7 watts and both continuous and pulse modes. Personally I keep my laser at less than 1 Watt for most procedures.
The  control menu is very simple and the most frequently used clinical applications have already been preset. the unit can be activated with either a foot control or finger switch.
The laser package includes protective goggles for the operator, assistant and patient. Patient information material is also supplied and communicates the benefits of laser therapy to the patients.
I could not be a dentist without my laser! I am a BIG fan of diode lasers. This model is very small and affordable.

[1] http://www.sirona.com/ecomaXL/index.php?site=SIRONA_COM_sirolaser_release_usa

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Look here Aribex NOMAD Portable X-Ray [1] for the whole story

True Portability Unlike other “portable” x-ray instruments, the battery powered NOMAD™ offers true portability with cordless operation and freedom from line voltage fluctuation. With more than 100 exposures on one battery charge and a weight of under 4 kg, NOMAD™ is optimal for remote use and confined spaces as well as operatory functions.

Operator Protection The external backscatter shield and internal radiation shielding protect the operator from radiation exposure.
Constant Potential Performance The high-frequency, constant potential x-ray generator provides constant radiation output. This improves image quality while reducing the skin dose to the patient relative to traditional half-wave (AC) generators.
Ease of Operation The lightweight NOMAD™ is designed for simple operation. The only operator input needed is the exposure time, which is entered on the user-friendly digital control panel. NOMAD™ is compatible with both traditional x-ray film and digital sensors, making it easy for you and easy for the patient.
More Convenience – Less Cost Because the NOMAD™ Cordless Handheld X-ray System is completely portable, just one can replace multiple wall-mounted x-ray sources.

[1] http://www.aribex.com/product.htm

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Ever think about lowering your fee’s to increase business?  Think again.  This is from Inc. Magazine. http://www.inc.com/magazine/19960801/1759.html

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