As a dental IT managed services provider, Pact-One Solutions understands the specific technology needs dental professionals face. We offer comprehensive support for Arizona dental practices at all stages of their digital transformation journey. As a business affiliate of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), we are proud to provide technology support and services that result in streamlined processes and secure networks for dental practices.

As a dental professional, protecting your patients’ protected health information (PHI) is paramount. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to access this information. As the custodian of sensitive data, you must take steps to ensure that your dental practice’s network security is up-to-date and in compliance with regulations.

In any profession, time management is a crucial skill to master. This is especially true for dental professionals, who must juggle keeping up with the latest treatment techniques while ensuring that their patients are getting the best possible care. In this blog post, we will explore some tips and tricks on how to make the most of your time in your dental practice.

Most businesses do not think about what happens to their old computers when they upgrade to a new model. However, it is important to properly dispose of them so that sensitive data is not left exposed, and the environment does not become an innocent bystander.

*Updated, June 30, 2025: This article, originally published in January 2023, has been updated to include breaking news of an advanced cyber threat where 16 billion passwords where exposed for various platforms. Additionally, we've provided details on how to switch from passwords to a secure passkey technology if you are an Apple, Facebook, or Google user.

In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives and businesses. It can help us do things faster and more efficiently; however, it also presents challenges that can slow down the workflow or even prevent us from achieving our goals.

Keeping your computers running in top condition is essential for your dental practice. With regular maintenance, you can ensure that your computers are running optimally and that any potential problems are addressed before they become significant issues.

For most dental practices, most of the effort and attention in the realm of business improvement are directed toward the quality of care provided. This can take the form of investment in new equipment, the hiring of dentists with particular skill sets, or the training of existing staff.

You could say an IT system is not as fundamental to dentists as a dental chair is. And yet without a functional IT infrastructure, your dental practice’s ability to serve your patients becomes severely impaired. Lacking a solid IT system limits your staff’s productivity and compromises the security of your patients’ data.

Thanks to technology, dental practices have vastly improved patients' quality of care. Innovations are embraced to enhance dental care and provide patients with the best experience possible.

Here are five of the most promising technology trends in dentistry: 
3D Printing
There's so much that dentists can do with a powerful, time- and cost-saving technology like 3D printing.