IT solutions have greatly improved how dental practices operate. For example, creating patient histories is much easier thanks to electronic health records. Today’s technologies are even more advanced, allowing patients to become more involved in managing their health.

Having an outdated IT infrastructure can be stressful and costly for a dental practice. With software, hardware, and network security that is needed to meet regulations, it may feel like you're constantly playing catch-up to maintain compliance. Before making any changes or upgrades to your IT infrastructure, there are key questions that need to be answered.

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.

Updated February 13, 2026 to include Pact-One's responsible disposal efforts.

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.

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.

Your server is the workhorse of your dental practice's computer infrastructure - storing, processing, and managing your network data, devices, and systems. Therefore, if your server fails it could mean expensive downtime and suffering for your practice.

Nothing lasts forever. Technology is at the forefront of an ever-evolving world, and with that comes innovation. Therefore, manufacturers must evolve as well. Updates, storage, features, and more play a role in a manufacturer creating new products and sunsetting older versions.

COVID forced many practices to put expenses like equipment or software upgrades on the back burner in order for items like protective gear and tools to ensure patient safety. However, there may be a solution that allows you to still obtain that new x-ray machine or dental software.

Dental diagnostics have advanced over the past years, with new technology improving the way dentists and their staff diagnose and treat patients. However, many dental clinics are still figuring out how to implement new diagnostic technologies to see a positive impact on their staff, patients, and bottom line.

If you’re planning to start a dental office, or if your dental practice is starting to grow, you will need to decide whether to purchase new IT equipment or lease them from a managed IT services provider (MSP). If buying or adding new equipment and software will adversely affect your clinic’s cash flow, you should consider leasing instead.