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Keeping You Plugged In: Dr. Larry Emmott on Dentrix

May 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Dr. Larry Emmott, DentalBlogs’ tech guru, attended the Dentrix conference and will be posting tips and info on his blog, www.emmottontechnology.com. Dentrix, a Henry Schein company, offers an integrative practice management system that can significantly impact the way a dental office runs. From patient education and file managment to insurance and treatment planning, Dentrix is […]

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Keeping You Plugged In: Dr. Larry Emmott – Profits and Benefits with Oral Cancer Screening

April 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Here at DentalBlogs, we’ve covered ViziLite and VELscope in the past. Dr. Larry Emmott takes the topic a bit further in his Dental Products Report column, Emmott on Technology (April 2009). Dr. Emmott reminds us that the new and improved oral cancer screening technology can’t actually diagnose oral cancer – only a biopsy can. However, these tools do, indeed, improve detection. He also says that the traditional exam simply isn’t enough. “It is the routine patient with no obvious risk factors who is most likely to be missed,” says Dr. Emmott. In addition, your patients may not know that in the head and neck exam, you check soft tissues for oral cancer. Using a ViziLite or VELscope provides an ideal situation to educate the patient about oral cancer.

But is early oral cancer detection beneficial to your practice? Dr. Emmott says yes.

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Keeping You Plugged In: Dr. Larry Emmott

March 13th, 2009 · No Comments

As always, Dr. Emmott is on the forefront of dental technology – your one-stop resource for all things dental and geeky! This week, he tells us in his blog, www.emmottontechnology.com, that the two trends that will continue to define technology in the future are the Internet and synchronizing separate devices. Want to know more?

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Technology on the Rocks with Dr. Larry Emmott

February 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Sedona, Arizona Join Dr. Larry Emmott, our DentalBlogs columnist and the nation’s top dental technology expert, on a three-day, high intensity continuing education vacation program. Each day, Dr. Emmott will lead a mountain biking group in the morning and a seminar in the afternoon.

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Keeping You Plugged In: Adapting to Change

January 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Dr. Larry Emmott is a technology consultant for dentists. He has seen many practices make the leap to high tech, both in the front and back office. Dr. Emmott says, “The changes are not revolutionary, but evolutionary.” Making a dramatic transition involves training, practicing, and getting the whole team on board. How can you keep […]

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DB Keeping You Plugged In: How to Effectively Add New Dental Software to Your Practice

January 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on DB Keeping You Plugged In: How to Effectively Add New Dental Software to Your Practice

You’ve found the perfect software for the office, and you’re pumped. This could revolutionize your practice! Before you get too far into your daydream of perfect communication, a full schedule, and a happy, thankful staff who adores you, consider six essential elements that will be imperative to the success of your software.

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DB Keeping You Plugged In: Emmott Covers the Consumer Electronics Show

January 12th, 2009 · Comments Off on DB Keeping You Plugged In: Emmott Covers the Consumer Electronics Show

Dr. Larry Emmott, dental technology guru, lecturer, consultant, and DentalBlogs contributor, covered the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this past weekend. In addition to gathering some great information on the latest in technology and how that will translate into the dental field, Dr. Emmott had three main observations to share. First, wireless is […]

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