Clinical

Poll

The COVID-19 Pandemic accelerated the adoption of teledentistry technology. Is your practice now using this technology, and if so, has it proven worthwhile? Share your feedback in this quick poll and see how you compare to your colleagues.

August 2020 Prod Poll: Teledentistry

Articles

Robotics company Neocis, Inc., has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new Yomi® edentulous indication. 

Neocis, Inc. receives FDA clearance for new Yomi application

Planmeca Romexis® 6.0 digital imaging software platform offers enhanced ease of use and a wide range of new image management tools. 

Software that ties digital dentistry together

Mike Uretz is a nationally-recognized Dental software and Electronic Health Records (EHR) expert. Mike has helped hundreds of individual practices and multi-clinic groups properly evaluate and select software vendors and solutions, structure and negotiate pricing and contracts, provide implementation oversight and vendor management. Mike was a member of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology EHR vendor certification workgroup, and has been a member of various federal and state working committees for EHR business practices and policy. Having been involved with the EHR Incentive program from day one, Mike has helped a number of states, to evaluate and select EHR vendors, structure contracts and agreements, and manage vendor issues. As co-chairman of the Best practices advisory committee for EHR Contracts, Mike has been instrumental in developing standards for structuring vendor contracts and pricing for use by state programs nationwide He is the founder and editorial director of DentalSoftwareAdvisor.com, a trusted and objective online resource on all matters related to dental software. He is also the point person for Advanstar’s coverage of dental EHRs and their evolving role in the dental industry and can be reached by e-mail at mikeu@dentalsoftwareadvisor.com.

With much confusion out there in regards to what teledentistry technology can and should accomplish, it’s important to navigate the maze of the growing number of vendors and solutions available. 

Expect, demand plenty from your teledentistry solution

The Epic Hygiene from BIOLASE reduces bacteria without using water, unlike traditional ultrasonic scalers. 

Solve My Problem: A laser for hygienists with critical health benefits

Here are some dental products, services, technologies, and strategies that show the industry in a positive light.

Changing public perception: Redeeming dentistry’s reputation

Today’s dental practices tackle new issues, such as COVID-19, technology, and more.

Solving modern problems for the practice

XVWeb® by Apteryx Imaging offers secure, open architecture cloud-based treatment planning. 

How to use cloud-based imaging to work more efficiently

Joining The TeleDentists helped a practitioner contribute to the overall well-being of her patients. 

How to divert patients from emergency rooms with teledentistry

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as technology editor for Dental Products Report magazine and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

Technology can’t eliminate problems or miscalculations, but it can make rectifying those situations easier and help improve clinical outcomes.

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