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Entries from October 2009

Press Release: PerioPal Periodontal Software Announces a One-Server, Unlimited Licensing Policy.

October 9th, 2009 · No Comments

CHOICE IS GOOD. PerioPal now offers a one-time, unlimited licensing option to an unlimited number of computers. Beaumont, Texas, PerioPal LLC., a leading software solution for periodontal exams unveiled its new one server, unlimited licensing model. Now, a One-Time Unlimited Licensing option offers similar download and software features as the Pay-Per-Use policy to an unlimited […]

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Tags: Press Release

Social Networking for Dentists… Why?

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

If you’re still asking yourself questions like… What’s the big deal about Facebook? If Baby Boomers don’t Facebook much, and they’re my ideal clientele, what’s the point? Why would I waste time chatting online when I could be working? How am I supposed to make time to blog and network? I’m a doctor, for goodness’ […]

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Tags: Blog · Dental Websites · Social Networking & Media · Websites & Internet

Cranham on the New Sleep Apnea Course by Dawson

October 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Dawson has created an alliance with SomnoMed, a company focused on sleep medicine. Dentistry is in the infancy stage of learning about the medical risks of sleep apnea and potential dental manifestations. Functional tooth wear indicates a link. Sleep apnea patients, when they stop breathing and struggle to breathe again, often push their jaw forward […]

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Tags: Continuing Education

Is your data safe? 5 tips for data security in your dental practice…

October 6th, 2009 · 12 Comments

Protecting patient data is a critical part of the modern dental practice – especially in light of HIPAA requirements. How does this translate into daily operations at your practice? Tom Terronez of Medix Dental has put together some tips to make sure you are doing all you can to protect your patient’s data… 1. Are […]

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Tags: Patient Privacy/HIPPA · Technology

ClearCorrect, Inc. Doubles the Size of its Houston Headquarters Due to Increased Demand for its Transparent Orthodontic Aligners

October 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Houston, TX – September 29, 2009 – ClearCorrect, Inc. recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, commonly known as clear braces or invisible braces. “We knew earlier this year that we needed to expand due to the increasing number of orthodontists and […]

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Tags: News · Press Release

Deter Risk for Periodontal Disease, Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, with Diet and Exercise

October 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the US. However, the heart-health link to periodontal disease has become an even hotter topic , and rightfully so. We now know that gum disease can increase a person’s risk for a long list of overall health conditions, some of which are serious – […]

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Tags: Clinical · News