March 31– April 1 2006: Two Day Hands On Seminar It is so easy to make an expensive mistake when buying technology!This two day course is a high energy power packed program. However, attendance is limited. The sessions will be customized to the attendees so you get the most from your time and investment.
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You will
Save Money

One simple hardware device will save you $5,000. Save up to $25,000 on a camera system. Learn how to save $6,000 a year by using e-calls. And much more.

Plus, You will have fun while you learn! Hands On

Take digital photos Image a smile Enhance an x-ray Create a computer presentation

Learn How to Plan, Develop & Manage the High Tech Dental PracticeYou will Learn

How to Implement New Technologies The Steps to Developing a Technology Action Plan Where to Put Computers in the Treatment Room How to Choose Advanced Systems Where, What and How Much when Buying

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[1] http://drlarryemmott.com/general/speaking_LEOffice.htm
[2] http://drlarryemmott.com/general/speaking_LEOffice.htm

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In his best selling book “Business @ the Speed of Thought” Bill Gates says that “business will change more in the next ten years than it has in the last fifty.” He bases this prediction in large part on what he calls “the digital nervous system”. What that refers to is the complete connection of all parts of a business through computer networks, then the connection of all businesses to each other and finally the complete connection of customers through computers and the Internet. This digital nervous system will allow for the instant flow of information transforming everything we do.
In the dental office the system would connect the treatment rooms to the front desk, but it won’t stop there. From the office you will connect to suppliers, insurers, laboratories and specialists. The patient would also be connected able to get appointment or account information, contact a third party or learn about dentistry all through the Internet anytime from anywhere.
Digital information can be many things including words, numbers, photos, sounds, movies or x-rays.  Once an item is digitized there are three significant things you can do with it. You can store transmit and manipulate the information electronically. That’s it, that’s the digital revolution. At first glance it may not seem too important but in action it literally changes everything. The digital exchange of data is what’s behind the PC revolution, its what powers the Internet, it is Gates’ digital nervous system, it is the essence of the information age.
The Digital Nervous system is one of the four core concepts dentists need to understand to develop an effective digital office.

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We would all like to believe that humans make decisions based on facts and logic. If we just educate people about what they need, they will do it. Of course it doesn’t work that way at all. If education and telling worked everyone would floss, no one would smoke and we’d all be at our ideal weight.
The fact is that in order to have people accept our recommendations we need to communicate effectively and engage people emotionally. Digital technology, which includes photos, x-rays, video and even the Internet allows us to do that faster and better than ever before.

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From the Dentrix Blog [1] new features of the next version code named G2 for Generation 2. Kinda’ like Star Trek “Next Generation”
The Chart and Treatment Planner have had a complete makeover! These modules have a complete new interface and take advantage of the latest in programming technology—giving you control over customization and layout. Some of the new features to look for include the following:
New Charting CapabilitiesCompletely updated and renovated DENTRIX Chart including movable teeth, multi-select capabilities, customizable procedure buttons, multiple mouth views (arch, quadrant, Left/Right), and much, much more… New, Next-Generation 3D modeling extensions to the DENTRIX Chart providing more realistic representations of the mouth for improved treatment case acceptance Customizable Procedure Buttons Tighter integration with Dentrix Image
Enhanced Treatment Planning
Updated Treatment Planning and Plan Presenter Support for creating and storing multiple treatment plans per patient Ability to track and report against treatment plans, including

[1] http://g2.dentrix.com/beta/features.aspx

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For years I have been a big fan of the direct USB intraoral cameras like the Suni. The only problem has been limited quality. Now there is a new product from Sota Precision Optics that provides a high quality image, variable focus and still is priced right.
I saw this at the AZ state dental meeting and was impressed. I haven’t yet actually tried it in the office but so far it looks good.
For more information look here:
Product - Claris i310 [1]

The Claris USB 2.0 has the ability to plug and play directly with an USB 2.0 compatible computer. Image capture software is provided and there is no video capture card required.

[1] http://www.sotaoptics.com/products_claris.html

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