It’s 7:52 a.m. and you’re already in survival mode. One hygienist called in sick, the front desk is juggling confirmations, and your first patient just walked in early. Then BAM...your operatory computer crashes. No x-rays. No chart access. No help.

"Save early, save often" isn’t just great advice for backing up your tech, it’s also the key to growing your dental practice while keeping costs under control. Running a successful dental practice is no easy task. You have patients, staff, family, and a business that all depend on you.

Navigating the world of dental technology can feel overwhelming with its rapidly evolving tools and technical jargon. That’s why we’ve created this Dental IT & Technology Glossary – your go-to resource for making sense of the complex terminology shaping modern dentistry.

You have the clinical expertise to open your dental practice, but do you know exactly what IT and technology solutions you’ll need to launch and grow your dental practice? 

Running a dental practice goes far beyond patient care. Behind every successful practice is a seamless integration of IT and technology solutions that ensure efficiency, compliance, and patient satisfaction.

When managing a dental practice, exceptional patient care should be your priority—not troubleshooting IT issues. A reliable and secure IT network is essential for streamlining operations like scheduling appointments, accessing patient records, and utilizing diagnostic tools.

Reliable IT support is critical for the smooth operation of any dental practice. But here’s the pressing question many dental professionals ask when considering IT services—what’s the cost of dental IT support, and how do you find the right solution for your needs and budget?

This blog takes an honest look at the price of dental IT support – factors that influence price, risks of underinvesting, and striking the perfect balance between quality and cost.

So, you’ve been an associate dentist for some time, but you’re ready to go out on your own and purchase your first dental practice. Buying a dental practice will likely be the biggest and most important career move you will make in your life. And you wouldn’t necessarily spend $500K-$1M on something you haven’t fully vetted.

Imagine waking up to find your dental practice's data compromised or lost. The panic that sets in is real, and the repercussions can be devastating. That's where backup and disaster recovery come into play.

For dental professionals, the safety of patient records is not just a legal obligation but a critical component of running an efficient practice.

So, you’re opening a new dental practice or you’re needing to update those outdated computers you’ve had in your practice for 10 years. Setting up technology for a new practice or replacing old technology in your dental office could be overwhelming.

Understanding the gravity of HIPAA compliance is crucial for dental practices to avoid costly fines and protect patient privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for safeguarding sensitive patient information, but despite clear guidelines, many dental offices fall prey to common pitfalls.