Software

Once the deal is closed, the software is installed and payment is made, what happens when you have an issue that isn't easily resolved?

It’s human nature to think of ways to make your life easier. We strive for efficiency, success and satisfaction in many different aspects of our lives. The same goals should be applied to your dental office and, most importantly, considered when you talk with your support staff.

Planmeca has announced an update for their PlanCAD design software, part of the Planmeca FIT CAD/CAM system.

Learn how Dentimax is helping dentists navigate the ins and outs of EHR incentive claims and the associated meaningful use guidelines.

In previous articles in this series, we have explored many of the HIPAA rules and regulations that affect dental practices. While many of these involves areas familiar to dentists, such as data backup and antivirus software, a number are less well-known, but just as critical. One of this is something called patch management.

Novonee.com, founded by Dayna Johnson, is the first digital community of its kind dedicated strictly to Dentrix® users.

Carestream Dental has launched eConnections, an all-in-one solution to help oral health care professionals manage, market and grow their practices.

Convergent Dental Inc. has released Solea 3.0, new software that enhances Solea’s® anesthesia-free and blood-free performance. Convergent Dental has simplified the all-tissue dental laser’s workflow to allow dentists to cut any tissue without changing any settings.

Among the features are, within the chart in Dentrix, clinicians can see all of the patient’s DEXIS images in one place with just the click of a button.

HelloPatient, from tab32, is described as the most comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software encompassing modern communication features

A harmonious office is a successful office. While we don’t always think of it in these terms, we all strive to create an efficient, cohesive, unified office where each team member works together and every process is streamlined.

As most dentists are aware, the data that resides in your office is the most critical data you own; the patient records, schedule, documents, etc. are the lifeblood of your practice. The question is, what are you doing to protect that data? For preventing data breaches and HIPAA violations, there are three areas to concentrate on.

It’s no secret that many patients can be afraid of the dentist. While it’s unfortunate, I’ve found the best way to combat this issue is to educate effectively and communicate well. Communication is imperative not only to making a patient feel comfortable, but it is the foundation on which our relationships with our patients are built.

Dr. James Thomas, DDS, MS, of Bellevue, Wash., explains how using Curve Dental practice management software has helped his practice work more efficiently, thrive.

Dentrix Enterprise has some big news, and product manager Nate Nelson took a few moments recently to chat about it and how it impacts dental practices.

DEXIS, LLC, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, announced its latest software release – DEXIS™ Eleven. Customers will benefit from a range of workflow improvements, including drag-and-drop tooth numbering, enhanced security, and fewer clicks for case presentation.

Dentrix Ascend has announced a new cloud-based practice management system in conjunction with DEXIS.

We 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.

Patient communication has never been more important.

There have been many changes in the dental industry throughout the years.

One of the founders of RevenueWell tells you how software can make a difference for your patients and your bottom line.

CAD/CAM software opens new doors for labs of all sizes.

During the recent American Dental Association meeting in Washington, D.C., Teresa Duncan, the insurance editor for Dental Products Report, took a few moments to reflect on some of the most frequently asked questions she gets during her lectures around the nation.

In 2003, my dental practice converted from an archaic DOS-based dental software to the impressive and robust Dentrix practice management software. To say the least, I was completely overwhelmed. Two years later, in 2005, I still felt like I hadn’t even scratched the surface of my new powerful software’s potential, so I applied to become a Certified Dentrix Trainer in order to learn everything there was to know about the Dentrix program.

The new online interface lets practices compare and evaluate EHR programs to determine the right fit.

Sirona Dental has announced the upcoming availability of inLab software 15, which brings new restorative and communication abilities to the Sirona inLab workflow.

All order information dynamically populates, from customer information to manufacturing preferences and material selections, reportedly greatly reducing the time it takes to submit your cases for manufacturing.