Top online and mobile apps

Kick Your Apps Inc.
DDS GP

Designed to improve case acceptance, DDS GP is the first member of the Dental Demo Suite package (orthodontic, oral/maxillofacial surgery and endodontic specialty apps will be added early in 2011, as well as a general package download). The interactive app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch features more than 200 demonstrations of diagnoses and procedures, in 6 languages, designed to help with patient understanding. Users can add to, delete from and sequence the plan from the app then e-mail customized treatment plans with pictures and video to remind patients what they saw and encourage case acceptance. Users soon will be able to add digital pictures directly to the app without any other interface, and an intraoral camera function also will be integrated into the app. Built on the Apple platform, the app provides free, automatic updates every 2 to 3 weeks.

800-631-2021   •  dentaldemosuite.com

Lares Research
Lares Laser Video Library

Lares Research has added an extensive library of more than 30 live-patient clinical laser videos to its website for viewing by prospective laser owners. The videos feature both hard- and soft-tissue laser treatments, including cavity preparation, root canal therapy using PIPS™ (Photon Induced Photoacoustic Streaming™), and periodontal disease therapy using WPT™ (Wavelength-optimized Periodontal Therapy™). Both Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser wavelengths available in the Lares PowerLase® AT laser are included in the videos. The videos were created by experienced laser clinicians from the providers of PowerLase AT user training-the Masters of Laser Dentistry, The Montana Center for Laser Dentistry, and the Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry.

888-333-8440  •  laresdental.com

Lexi-Comp
Lexi-DENTAL COMPLETE

Compatible with iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, Android, BlackBerry, Palm OS and Windows Mobile platforms, the Lexi-DENTAL COMPLETE comprehensive dental application includes Lexi-Comp’s full dental library, plus complementary resources. The apps feature the color images, charts and appendices from Lexi-Comp’s print titles, all the clinical information you need for fast diagnosis and treatment conveniently at your fingertips. Lexi-DENTAL COMPLETE is continually updated, providing the timeliest information available with a comprehensive dental pharmacology database; color images, charts, and appendices from Lexi-Comp’s print titles; more than 160 high-quality radiographs, 1,000 full-color photographs and images and 5,000 full-color medication images; diagnostic and patient education resources; and complementary licensed content. A variety of subscription packages are available.

800-837-5394  •  lexi.com

Demandforce Inc.
Demandforce D3

Designed to allow dental practices to attract new patients more effectively, retain existing patients, reduce no shows and measure patient satisfaction, the Web-based Demandforce D3 application offers enhanced functionality and features, including: two-way text message capabilities for patients to receive and confirm appointment reminders; intelligent newsletters that enable practices to segment and target the patient list based on demographic data; and a digital consultant that automatically displays critical practice health metrics against aggregate data across the Demandforce network, highlighting areas for improvement. The system integrates with all major practice management software to determine which communications have been sent to patients. A data integration agreement with Google allows active patients to submit Web reviews to populate the practice’s Google Places profile with the reviews. The mobile component allows practices to access their Demandforce portal from a smartphone to view read-only patient information, contact information, and online reviews.

800-246-9853  •  demandforce.com

KaVo
TryKaVo.com

The TryKaVo.com test-drive program is designed to allow practices to use select KaVo air-driven, electric and hygiene handpieces in the operatory with no obligations. They simply go online, select the handpiece to try, use it free for 5 days, and return it in the pre-paid shipping package if they decide not to purchase. Clinicians can choose from GENTLEsilence LUX 6500BR, GENTLEmini 4500BR, SUPERtorque 659BR or Mira LUX 3 635BR air-driven handpieces; the electric ET-TLC Package with ELECTROtorque controller and GENTLEpower attachments or the COMFORTdrive 200XDR model; and the PROPHYflex 3 air polisher, the DIAGNOdent caries detection aid or the PROPHYwiz hygiene handpiece.

888-ASK-KAVO  •  trykavo.com