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.

*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.