The Sopro 171 by Acteon Imaging is a shade matching camera that features a very fine distal part and shapely design for easy use. With this tool, 3 presets for depth field, a sophisticated optical unit, bright LEDs, and quality electronics result in clear, detailed images. The Sopro 171 docking station features both video and [...]

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Digital Radiography is one of the most exciting and fastest growing technologies in dentistry. It is also the area with the most misinformation. I constantly talk with dentists who either do buy digital for the wrong reasons or don’t buy for the wrong reasons.
My comprehensive technology guide, “Digital Radiography” exposes nine myths about digital [...]

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Is it possible to absolutely prevent anyone from ever, ever hacking into your computer? The answer is no. Is it possible to prevent someone from ever, ever breaking into your home or office, stealing your car or for that matter robbing the bank where you have deposited your valuables? Again the answer is no. [...]

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Computerized charting is:

Faster: You don’t need to go get the chart and re-file it, you don’t need to spend time writing the same thing over and over again.

Better Organized: Everything isn’t stuffed in a folder but is organized in the [...]

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Larry Emmott’s blog tells us that more than 50% of people leave their computers on all the time. Even this can save a few moments when the office is just revving up – and if a call comes in right before the receptionist leaves, she still has quick access to information if her computer [...]

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Gendex has a new less expensive CBCT machine now available. The machine uses the proven i-Cat platform but has a smaller field of view. This makes it a bit less expensive. (Its still over 100K). The smaller image area is still very good for implants, TMJ or surgery. It may be limiting for ortho. Learn [...]

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Get Committed: In order for an office get the most out technology. the dentist must be involved and committed to the process. It is amazing how many dentists do not want to have anything to do with the computer. In fact some of them seem to be actively hostile. The dentist will never get [...]

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Larry Emmott: I mentioned this device in the past, noting it looked like an interesting idea. Now I have had the chance to try one and it is awesome!!
I am still working on the best way to use it in the office. It makes a nice drawing pad. I can see using it to communicate [...]

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Tom Block of Block Data Systems in California has another great idea. Using off the shelf components he can create a secure off site data back up system for your dental office.
You should know that off site back up is critical. Usually that has been done with tape or removable disk that is copied each [...]

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I have just installed a new Home-Office computer for Emmott on Technology. It is awesome…quad core dual monitors…total geek out.
However even for a big geek like me setting up a new computer is a tedious and frustrating task. However this time I used a slick product that made it much faster and easier. PC Mover [...]

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