In recent years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most significant cybersecurity threats targeting organizations of all sizes, including dental practices. Hackers have developed new and sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities in company networks, leaving dental practices exposed to significant financial losses.

It is no secret that running a dental practice is not an easy feat. Besides patient care, there are countless administrative tasks to handle and technological considerations to keep in mind. One of the most important decisions you will make is how you choose to manage your IT network—will you go with a break fix model or switch over to managed services?  

It is an important decision that needs careful consideration as it affects not only your risk management and network security, but also the efficiency of operations within your practice.

With the growth of emerging technologies, such as AI, cybercrime is becoming increasingly sophisticated. These tools are helping hackers become even more undetectable when conducting malicious phishing scams - like email spoofing. As a dental professional, it is of utmost importance for you to understand the basics of recognizing and avoiding these pitfalls - the last thing you would want is for today's patients to be affected by yesterday's mistakes.

There is nothing more frustrating than having important equipment in a dental practice go down due to a power outage. It can be especially daunting when the cause of the interruption is outside of our control, like storms and extreme weather. Making proper preparations before an outage takes place can save hours or even days of lost work.

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.

As a dental professional, you understand the importance of protecting your patients' sensitive, confidential information. But what about your own practice's confidential information? Whether it is patient records or financial data, keeping your practice's information secure is essential to maintaining a successful business.

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.