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Following is a table from Patterson on the effectiveness of the CAESY education system. The practice numbers are ADA survey averages.  93% of CAESY users reported  increase in case acceptance of at least10%.

Gross Revenue

$674,860

Case Acceptance

68%

Diagnosed Treatment

$992,441

Overhead %

60.5%

Overhead $

$408,290

Lab 6.7%

$45,216

Supplies 6.2%

$41,841

Net Practice Income

$179,513

Increase case acceptance 10%

68% + 6.8% = 74.8%

Diagnosed Treatment

$992,441

Acceptance %

74.8%

Gross Revenue

$742,346

Fixed Overhead does not change

$408,290

Lab 6.7%

$49,737

Supplies 6.2%

$46,025

Net Practice Income

$238,293

Increase in profit

$58,780

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BAR CODE – Them’s the fight’n rules down at the local tavern
DISKETTE – Female Disco dancer
INTERNET – Where cafeteria workers put their hair
ROM – Where the pope lives
SCREEN – Helps keep the skeeters off the porch
SERIAL PORT – A red wine you drink with breakfast
HARD DRIVE: Gettin home in the winter time.
MICRO CHIP: Whuts left in the munchie bag.
INFRARED: Whur the left over muchies go (Fred eats them).
DOT MARTIX: Ol Dan Matrix’s wife.
LAP TOP: Where the kitty sleeps.
KEYBOARD: Whur ya hang the dang keys.
SOFTWARE: Them dang plastik forks and knifs.

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Amazon.com: PC Magazine Windows XP Solutions: Books: Neil Randall [1]
Is there something about windows that is driving you nuts? Or would you just like for your staff to understand the computer better? PC magazine has an answer.

[1] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076456773X/ref=pd_sim_b_5/002-9027256-7410462?%5Fencod=&n=283155

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News from PC Magazine: Vista Delayed Again [1]

Vista Delayed Again
Microsoft is now planning to deliver business versions in November 2006 and the consumer versions in 2007. By Mary Jo Foley The unthinkable has happened: Microsoft has delayed Windows Vista yet again. Jim Allchin, co-president of Microsoft’s Platforms & Services Division, announced on March 21 during a conference call that Microsoft is now planning to roll out Windows Vista in two stages. The business, volume-licensed versions of Vista will now ship in November 2006, as many expected. But the consumer, retail versions of Vista won’t be ready until January 2007. Until March 21, Microsoft officials had said Vista would be ready to ship in time for the holiday 2006 selling season.

[1] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1940834,00.asp

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March 31– April 1 2006: Two Day Hands On Seminar It is so easy to make an expensive mistake when buying technology!This two day course is a high energy power packed program. However, attendance is limited. The sessions will be customized to the attendees so you get the most from your time and investment.
Look here for Details [1]
You will
Save Money

One simple hardware device will save you $5,000. Save up to $25,000 on a camera system. Learn how to save $6,000 a year by using e-calls. And much more.

Plus, You will have fun while you learn! Hands On

Take digital photos Image a smile Enhance an x-ray Create a computer presentation

Learn How to Plan, Develop & Manage the High Tech Dental PracticeYou will Learn

How to Implement New Technologies The Steps to Developing a Technology Action Plan Where to Put Computers in the Treatment Room How to Choose Advanced Systems Where, What and How Much when Buying

Look Here [2] for details.

[1] http://drlarryemmott.com/general/speaking_LEOffice.htm
[2] http://drlarryemmott.com/general/speaking_LEOffice.htm

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In his best selling book “Business @ the Speed of Thought” Bill Gates says that “business will change more in the next ten years than it has in the last fifty.” He bases this prediction in large part on what he calls “the digital nervous system”. What that refers to is the complete connection of all parts of a business through computer networks, then the connection of all businesses to each other and finally the complete connection of customers through computers and the Internet. This digital nervous system will allow for the instant flow of information transforming everything we do.
In the dental office the system would connect the treatment rooms to the front desk, but it won’t stop there. From the office you will connect to suppliers, insurers, laboratories and specialists. The patient would also be connected able to get appointment or account information, contact a third party or learn about dentistry all through the Internet anytime from anywhere.
Digital information can be many things including words, numbers, photos, sounds, movies or x-rays.  Once an item is digitized there are three significant things you can do with it. You can store transmit and manipulate the information electronically. That’s it, that’s the digital revolution. At first glance it may not seem too important but in action it literally changes everything. The digital exchange of data is what’s behind the PC revolution, its what powers the Internet, it is Gates’ digital nervous system, it is the essence of the information age.
The Digital Nervous system is one of the four core concepts dentists need to understand to develop an effective digital office.

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We would all like to believe that humans make decisions based on facts and logic. If we just educate people about what they need, they will do it. Of course it doesn’t work that way at all. If education and telling worked everyone would floss, no one would smoke and we’d all be at our ideal weight.
The fact is that in order to have people accept our recommendations we need to communicate effectively and engage people emotionally. Digital technology, which includes photos, x-rays, video and even the Internet allows us to do that faster and better than ever before.

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From the Dentrix Blog [1] new features of the next version code named G2 for Generation 2. Kinda’ like Star Trek “Next Generation”
The Chart and Treatment Planner have had a complete makeover! These modules have a complete new interface and take advantage of the latest in programming technology—giving you control over customization and layout. Some of the new features to look for include the following:
New Charting CapabilitiesCompletely updated and renovated DENTRIX Chart including movable teeth, multi-select capabilities, customizable procedure buttons, multiple mouth views (arch, quadrant, Left/Right), and much, much more… New, Next-Generation 3D modeling extensions to the DENTRIX Chart providing more realistic representations of the mouth for improved treatment case acceptance Customizable Procedure Buttons Tighter integration with Dentrix Image
Enhanced Treatment Planning
Updated Treatment Planning and Plan Presenter Support for creating and storing multiple treatment plans per patient Ability to track and report against treatment plans, including

[1] http://g2.dentrix.com/beta/features.aspx

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For years I have been a big fan of the direct USB intraoral cameras like the Suni. The only problem has been limited quality. Now there is a new product from Sota Precision Optics that provides a high quality image, variable focus and still is priced right.
I saw this at the AZ state dental meeting and was impressed. I haven’t yet actually tried it in the office but so far it looks good.
For more information look here:
Product – Claris i310 [1]

The Claris USB 2.0 has the ability to plug and play directly with an USB 2.0 compatible computer. Image capture software is provided and there is no video capture card required.

[1] http://www.sotaoptics.com/products_claris.html

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I have finished moving, more or less. The Internet was finally installed last weekend. It was amazing how much I missed having it. I missed having e-mail but even more I missed catching up on news and sports. I missed getting info on various products I wanted for the new place and finding where the closest stores were and what hours they were open.
I also didn’t have a phone, but that was much less of a problem than not having Internet. What an amazing change in such a short time. Just a few years ago no one had Internet now we can’t get along without it.
What about your office? Do you have high speed Internet access? Do you have an office web site your patients will find useful?

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