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Entries from October 2007

Training Training Training

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

I am always advising dental offices to get more training. Limited training is one of the top two mistakes I see dental offices making with regards to technology. So to make it even easier here is a direct link to Dentrix training.

The Advantage Seminar is one of the best ways to learn the new features of DENTRIX G2 and then integrate those features into your office routines. These and other highly requested in-depth topics are covered to help you learn how to increase productivity and improve communication and service to your patients
Dentrix Dental Systems [1].

[1] http://www.dentrix.com/training/advantage_calendar.asp

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Tags: Administrative · Just for Fun

D4D

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

I have been following the development of the D4D system for some time. This is a new Cad-Cam device designed to compete with Cerec. I have scheduled a full demo this week and will follow up with details.

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Tags: Just for Fun

“One in Ten Patients Die from Staph Infections”*

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

Infectious disease experts are seeing staph infections that do not back down to penicillin and other frontline drugs. We’re talking about flesh-eating bacteria that can cause significant damage and even death. One statistics states, "…nearly 19,000 Americans died in 2005 of invasive infections caused by drug-resistant staphylococcus bacteria – more than were killed by AIDS." […]

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Tags: Just for Fun · Uncategorized

The Right Practice Management Program

October 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Practice management programs in dentistry are supposed to bring efficiency, precision, and convenience to the administrative and clinical side of a practice. Type "dental practice management software" into Google, and you’ll find 2.6 million results. How on earth are you supposed to know which company has the right PMP for you? You need to consult […]

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Tags: Administrative · Technology · Uncategorized

Technology on the Rocks May 29-31, 2008

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Join Dr. Larry Emmott the nation’s top dental technology expert, on this three-day high intensity CE-Vacation program. Each day Dr. Emmott will lead a mountain biking group in the morning and a seminar in the afternoon. For non bikers Sedona offers lots of fabulous options like shopping, golf or jeep rides. He will give you the tools you need to make wise technology choices, saving you time and thousands of dollars. Plus, you’ll learn in one of the West’s most beautiful places-Sedona Arizona. Local bike rental is available.

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Tags: Just for Fun

Teamwork in the Dental Practice

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

For a great dental practice, think of dentistry as more than clinical care. Excellent customer service, marketing, and management are essential aspects in a successful practice. You have a passion for the clinical side, and your probably love people, as well. Marketing you simply turn over to the experts…but what about management? A positive, friendly […]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Impressions Vital to Cosmetic Dentistry

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

One of the most intriguing aspects of restorative dentistry is the way different dentists approach concept of temporaries. Going back to dental school – the purpose of a temporary was to cover the tooth for comfort until the permanent restoration was ready, and to keep the teeth in the same position as when the impression […]

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Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry · Uncategorized

Spam

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

The latest step in the evolution of spam: the mass mailing of MP3 audio files. This trend was first detected in European mail traffic by the company’s spam analysts.
The spam circulating in MP3 files is so-called stock spam, which is designed to artificially increase the price of certain stocks by advertising them. This type of spam first appeared in August of last year and has since then become widespread. It is notable that spammers actively use a number of innovative methods when sending this type of spam in an attempt to evade detection by spam filters: for instance, stock spam was sent in the first mass mailing to use specially crafted graphics files containing background ‘noise’, and in .pdf files, which at the time could not be detected by spam filters.
From Kapersky Labs [1]

[1] http://www.kaspersky.com/press

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Tags: Security · Websites & Internet

Great web graphics.

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Do not settle for the cookie cutter web site design offered by most dental web site providers. Check out the design portfolio from TNT linked here. Awesome.
TNT Dental Portfolio, TNT Dental Clients, Dental Website Portfolio [1].

[1] http://www.tntdental.com/portfolio.htm

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Tags: Websites & Internet

Guru – Henry Schein

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

I was impressed with this new offering from Henry Schein. Caesy has dominated this area, with good reason it was an exceptional product. Now with Guru there is an equally good alternative.

New from Henry Schein comes Guru, a new approach to the not-so-new challenge of educating your patients. Your patients are unique, which is why Guru lets you customize your explanation to fit the needs of each patient and your own personal style. Be as detailed or as simple as you need to be, providing a truly interactive and customized patient education experience.
Guru – Henry Schein [1].

[1] http://www.howdoyouguru.com/index.html

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Tags: Administrative · Just for Fun