If you don’t already have a practice website, you’ve probably thought about it. In this day and age, patients expect dentists to be online. Not only does a good website prove that you’re technically on the ball, but it also gives the impression that you want to service people well. I have actually been told [...]

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Search engine optimization is defined by Dictionary.com as: "(n) the process of choosing targeted keywords and keyword phrases related to a Web site so the site will rank high when those terms are part of a Web search." If you have a dental practice website, you need to know what SEO is, why it’s important, [...]

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Check out the special offers from TNT Dental [1]

[1] http://www.tntdental.com/eoy.htm

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The article "I Want to Do the Big Cases!" by Gary M. DeWood, DDS, an Ohio Dentist, in Dental Economics (Nov 2007) is a wonderful self-evaluation piece in which a dentist with big aspirations finds a golden nugget among life’s stony stream: "It’s not about me!" And while this is an important life lesson kin [...]

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Hooked on the G-rock? Here are a few ways to break your Google addiction and still find exactly what you need. by Kyle Monson
As of this writing, Google doesn’t own the whole world. But it does have a solid lock on our browsing habits. …..
Depending on who you ask, Google accounts for between 40 and 50-something percent of the search engine market (add in Yahoo and MSN and the figure jumps to around 90 percent). And rightly so—the service gives speedy results and has a very good user interface.
But don’t you ever want to try a different search engine, just to see where it takes you? After all, Google’s search results are based on relevance and popularity, so scrolling through Google results isn’t the best way to get off the beaten path and discover new Web territory.
11 Ways to Search Without Google - Reviews by PC Magazine [1].

[1] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2115492,00.asp

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From Sesame Communications [1]

In the largest ever survey of patients’ online preferences, 80% report that they like the convenience of paying bills online. And with Online Payment Processing, you benefit doubly: happy patients and money saved. Sesame’s rates are competitive, and payments are automatically deposited into your account within 48 hours. Plus recurring billing means no more staff time spent entering the same credit cards over and over.

[1] http://sesamecommunications.com/

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While you may not realize that you have installed spyware, there are some signs that it exists on your computer. If you notice any changes to your Web browser that you did not make such as extra toolbars or different homepage settings, as well as changes to your security settings and favorites list, you could have spyware running on your system. Other signs of a spyware infection include pop-up ads which aren’t related to a Web site you’re viewing; you may also see advertisements when you’re not browsing the Web. Hyperlinks which do not work (or take you somewhere you didn’t expect), a sluggish system, or your system taking longer to load the Windows desktop are all signs that your computer may be infected with spyware.
Anti-spyware software packages can rid your system of these unwanted and malicious programs. Anti-spyware software works by identifying any spyware installed on your system and removing it. Much like a firewall or anti-virus program, anti-spyware software is crucial to maintain optimal protection and security on your computer and network. Two popular and free anti spyware programs are Spybot and Ad-Aware.

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I just saw a demo for a new online communication service called ddsWebLink. You can see it here: [1]
I have long contended that the final element of a truly paperless office will be Internet communications. What ddsWebLink is trying to do is provide a secure system for sending information about patients to colleagues and labs. They have done a good job so far. There is a long way to go. Never the less I am excited about the idea. Look for them to hit the market early next year.

[1] http://ddsweblink.com/

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The utility linked from PC Magazine below could be useful in a dental office to hide confidential items such as patient correspondence or legal matters.

Have you ever needed to hide files from prying eyes? Perhaps you have your resumé and cover letters stashed on your machine at work,  This month’s utility, Folder Phantom, allows you to easily make folders disappear and reappear.
- Folder Phantom: Hide Your Files and Folders - Downloads by PC Magazine [1].

[1] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2207835,00.asp

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Is your web site earning its keep? Follow the link below to a PC Magazine tip on web site analytics here [1].

[1] http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2190166,00.asp

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