Practice Management

Lorne Lavine, DMD, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has more than 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his DMD from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, N.Y. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish TDD, a company that focuses on the specialized technological and HIPAA needs of the dental community. He can be reached at drlavine@thedigitaldentists.com or 866-204-3398.

Articles

A stacked or layered approach is a practice's best defense against malware in 2022.

New Year, Same Threats

The start of a new year is a great time to update stagnated security systems and protocols.

2023 IT Resolutions

The best way to protect against ransomware, viruses, and other dangerous malware is to buff up preventive measures so there’s zero chance of endangering your dental practice.

An Ounce of Prevention

As 2022 comes to a close, we answer some of the most-asked questions in data security.

5 Most Frequently Asked Data Management Questions

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Computers and the Cloud make practicing dentistry across multiple locations easier and more efficient than ever. 

Economies of Scale: Expanding Beyond Your First Dental Practice Location

A look at some of the many ways simple mistakes can lead to costly HIPAA violations.

5 Common HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Rounding up some of the cloud-based software solutions making waves in the dental industry today. 

Head in the Cloud: Dental Cloud Software Roundup

Keep your data safe by knowing exactly what type of backup your systems need and how often to do it.

Secure Your Dental Practice With Data Backup Knowledge

Communication is key when it comes to best practices in the dental office. From the maintenance room to the operatory, the Internet of Things enables communication that will improve  the dental practice  by leveraging cloud technology.

Linking In: The Internet of Things in the Dental Practice

Here are 12 steps to fend off cyberattacks and remain HIPAA compliant. 

Patient Privacy & Security