Technology

Viruses, Trojans, and Worms…Oh My!

If you have ever been hit by a computer virus, trojan, or worm, then...

Internet Safety Precautions

Figure 1. Efficient dental office operation now requires the Internet. Many dental insurance companies...

The Use of the Nd:YAG Dental Laser as an Adjunct to Aesthetic Restorative Treatment

Despite the presence of lasers in dental practice since 1989, their use is still...

Like Eating an Elephant, Computerizing Your Practice Should Be Done “One Bite at a Time”

Computerizing the dental office offers many potential benefits. It can help you run your...

Ten Backup Tasks for Your Computers

Do you back up your computer’s data only to a 3.5-inch floppy disk? Are...

Digital Radiography and Paperless Dentistry

Figure 1. “That x-ray’s in here somewhere!” If the procssor didn’t eat it and...

Tall Tales of the Internet

They are there in your inbox when you wake up. You get more during...

Technology It’s All About Relationships

Doctor, I have a proposal. I’d like you to hire me. It’s a sweet...

Laser-Assisted Amalgam Removal With No Local Anesthetic

Patient acceptance of the use of the Er, Cr: YSGG laser for the restoration...

Defensive Driving When Considering Dental Software, Be Wary of “Blind Spots”

Computers have changed dentistry, and the dental software we choose has a tremendous influence...