Technology

One doctor’s take on the intraoral scanner and Planmeca CAD/CAM.Dr. Ed Suh recently had the chance to try the new Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner in his practice. He was impressed by how easy it was to use, its fast scan times and the accuracy it provided-and so he is purchasing the Planmeca Emerald.

The progression of technology in our world is amazing. I was recently talking with some friends and we were discussing the changes that we’ve seen since our college years. We were all pretty stunned by the changes that have taken place. When you think about it, technology has not only made our lives a lot easier in a lot of ways, but it’s also made our access to technology a lot less expensive.

 Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the new Programat® CS4, a combination furnace for dental practices suitable for sintering zirconium oxide restorations-including IPS e.max® ZirCAD®.The compact furnace is also said to be ideal for crystalizing and glazing CAD-processed lithium disilicate and other restorations, such as IPS e.max CAD and IPS Empress CAD.

 Having assisted dental groups and DSOs obtain EHR subsidy payments over these past few years, I can tell you that because of all the misinformation and misunderstanding about the rules behind this program, many groups and DSOs will miss out on millions of additional payments over the next five years if they don’t truly understand what their ongoing rights are.

Three simple steps to simplify SEO for practice success. Do you prefer practicing dentistry over worrying about SEO? If you’re like most dentists, building links is a task that you’d love to avoid.

Dr. Lou Shuman and Marty Jablow, DMD, discuss where digital dentistry is headed-and what it means for dental practices.Each month, Dr. Lou Shuman consults with a dental technology specialist to discuss the latest developments in digital dentistry, data security, social media trends, SEO strategies, website optimization, online reputation management, marketing and more. 

Three simple steps to simplify SEO for practice success.

A data breach in the dental practice can be catastrophic-unless your files and systems are backed up correctly.

Should your practice enter the world of EHR? You should consider these things before you take the plunge.

Should your practice enter the world of EHR? You should consider these things before you take the plunge.

Looking at a new startup, LabWorthy, and how it wants to connect dentists and dental labs in a new way.

Digital Esthetics looks at some more of the just plain weird impressions from dentistry.

From analog to digital, here are the things that can make restorative dentistry better than ever.

The design of your instrument processing area can have serious benefits or consequences for your practice.

New workflows are improving dentistry for everyone.

Four important questions that you should ask before investing in new technology of skills-based education.

There's a wealth of technology that can help your practice right at your fingertips-in your trusty smartphone.

What exactly is ransomware-and how big of a threat is it to your dental practice?With the recent news of what many consider to be the largest ransomware attack in the history of the planet, I think it’s important to understand more about this issue and how to deal with it.These are the questions I get every day and my response to them:

How electronic health record software can enable your practice to reach a new level of efficiency.

Experts say the field of dentistry is shifting and new advancements will accompany the change. What will your dental practice look like five years from today?

The way practices communicate with patients is changing as technology advances .

Shaun Keating, CDT and Dr. Jack Ringer explain why staying abreast of technological developments is crucial for lab success.

Kenneth Magid, DDS explains how using a diode laser for digital impressioning can provide optimal results.

How the Formlabs Form 2 3D printer helped one lab achieve an ideal workflow-at an affordable price.

Jordan Greenberg of hyperDENT explains how CAM software has come into its own.

Coordinating with outside specialists or referrals can be complicated and cumbersome-but EHRs could make it easier.

New advanced technology is said to help facilitate the implant-planning process.

How one practice changed its communication system and increased productivity.

How to build on what you already know to create a more dynamic online strategy.

How MMG Fusion manages your practice’s online presence, marketing and customer interaction­-all in one tool.