September 17th 2024
DPR sat with Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke to discuss the transition to new technologies and a cloud-based software for your dental practice.
September 12th 2024
4 practice-changing technologies
April 1st 2016Technology is an interesting thing. Most times we get into it hoping that it will provide an amazing opportunity for us to do some things we haven't done before. Let's take a look that some of the things I've discovered over the years that have truly made a tremendous difference for my practice and myself.
3 ways patient education software can help dentists develop meaningful relationships with patients
March 31st 2016Building a bond with patients is critical. One of the best ways I have found to build this patient bond and develop meaningful relationships is to make education a standard part of my patients’ dental visits.
A good night's rest: Why sleep apnea treatment is critical
March 14th 2016In the last few years our profession has seen an increased focus on the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in our practices. Many of us are now asking questions during our initial patient interviews and devoting portions of our patient health history forms to the subject of OSA.
AMD LASERS expands into all-tissue laser market
March 4th 2016At the Greater New York Dental Meeting last fall, AMD Lasers announced that it was expanding into the hard-tissue dental laser market. The company then officially launched the LiteTouch all-tissue laser at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting to much fanfare at its booth as well as at a product launch reception on Feb. 26 at the Hilton | Asmus Contemporary Art Gallery in Chicago.
Is it time to switch software vendors?
February 12th 2016We are in the midst of a revolution in the dental software industry that is dictating the way groups and practices run their operations and do business. Some of these changes include software certification testing, advanced clinical and EHR features, cloud technology, better imaging integration, improved cash flow and risk reduction, higher levels of security and more advanced technology platforms.
4 crucial steps for dealing with a data breach
January 13th 2016A data breach in the dental industry isn’t just nerve-wracking – it’s also expensive and can potentially shut a practice down. The bad news is nearly every company will experience a data breach of some kind during the life of their company.
ADA, Sikka Software introduce ADA Benefit Plan Analyzer
January 12th 2016Sikka Software, a leading innovator in business intelligence software for health care and small business communities, and the American Dental Association (ADA) announced all ADA members are eligible to receive a free, six-month trial of the new ADA Benefit Plan Analyzer (ADA BPA).
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January 2nd 2016Since so many different factors influence SEO, it’s easy to stress over the small stuff affecting your rankings and completely miss huge, underlying issues that wreak havoc over your web presence. With this audit, you’ll be able to identify any major issues holding you back.
On a mission: How one dentist is educating patients
December 7th 2015For Nancy Shelton, DDS, attending her nephew’s graduation ceremony at Loma Linda University last spring was an emotional event. Not only because of the pride she felt for her nephew but also because she recognized that it had been 40 years since she had donned a cap and gown, taking part in Loma Linda’s dental school graduation ceremony herself.
3D CAD/CAM in the future of dentistry
November 16th 2015The progress of dentistry has been likened to a moving sidewalk where, if you are not moving forward, progress sweeps you backward. Time and again we have seen that you can make the best buggy whips in the world, but if no one is making buggies anymore, your company is doomed to failure.