From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Two Hot Tech Trends

February 27, 2009

There are two technologies at Chicago which I believe will be very big in the not so distant future. The first is digital impressions. This makes so much sense and the technology just keeps getting better and the second is creative and powerful use of the Internet. Companies like Sesame Communications are leading a cosmic shift [...]

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A Lot of Tech for not much $

February 27, 2009

Video Dental Concepts has put together a neat little package. An ultra portable netbook computer with Apteryx image software, a wirless intraoral camera and a digital radiographic sensor (also wirless) all for $8995. Usually a sensor alone costs around $8,000.

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New Florida Probe

February 27, 2009

There are some exciting new concepts and advanced technologies on display at the Chicago midwinter. One of my favorite products Florida Probe has a new offering that combines their superior periodontal software with a simple wirless entry pad. This allows users to get the great display diagnostic and educational benefits of Florida probe without the [...]

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Chicago Midwinter Meeting

February 25, 2009

I am off to Chicago to spend a few days at the midwinter meeting. There will be a number of new products introduced plus improvements in many others. I will report from the meeting.
Join us for the 2009 Midwinter Meeting: Midwinter Meeting | Chicago Dental Society.

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Cost-Justifying the Kindle 2 – PC World

February 25, 2009

But when Amazon’s new Kindle 2 was announced, my first reason for holding out evaporated. And the Kindle’s new features eroded my resolve: It can store 1,500 books; it can go for up to two weeks without a battery recharge; it has a crisper screen.
Cost-Justifying the Kindle 2 – PC World.

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Survey: Most departing workers steal data – Denver Business Journal:

February 24, 2009

This is a bit disconcerting. Dentists are not immune to this. Disgruntled employees could take credit card data, patient e-mail lists, and more.

More than half of employees — 59 percent — who lost or left a job last year stole confidential company data, according to a new survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute and Symantec [...]

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Digital Impressions 8 Resources

February 24, 2009

Digital dental impressions are relatively new. However, there’s no lack of competition. If you’re considering a digital impression system to improve patient comfort and clinical accuracy, as well as lab communication, you must see these 8 resources before you make up your mind…
1. Lava™ COS by 3M ESPE (3M acquired Brontes Technology)2. iTero™ by Cadent [...]

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Video Testimonials (How To)

February 23, 2009

Digital video cameras are so inexpensive and so easy to use even a dentist can become a TV producer. A great use of video is to interview patients and then use these as online testimonials.
People invariably make the same sets of mistakes when they first start shooting video:

Lamps or poles sticking out of the back of [...]

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Amazon Kindle

February 23, 2009

This looks so cool I really want to get one.

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Microsoft seeks to Elevate the nation’s tech skills

February 23, 2009

Microsoft announced a program to teach basic and intermediate computer skills to, potentially, millions of Americans. The three-year Elevate America program will include one million vouchers for Microsoft eLearning courses as well as for select certification exams.
Microsoft seeks to Elevate the nation’s tech skills | Betanews.

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Economic Silver Lining

February 23, 2009

It is no secret that the country is experiencing slower economic times. Most dentists are not as busy or productive as they were a year or two ago. Of course this is not a great situation but if you look there is a silver lining.
This could be the chance you have needed to spend some [...]

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Dell laptop goes up in smoke

February 23, 2009

This is old news from 2006 but still interesting, especially the photo.

Dell laptop has undergone spontaneous combustion, prompting the evacuation of the office it was situated in and the urgent intervention of the local fire brigade.

Dell laptop goes up in smoke • Register Hardware.

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Technology on the Rocks May 28-30, 2009

February 20, 2009

Join Dr. Larry Emmott the nation’s top dental technology expert, on this three-day high intensity CE-Vacation program.
Each day Dr. Emmott will lead a mountain biking group in the morning and a seminar in the afternoon. For non bikers Sedona offers lots of fabulous options like shopping, ancient cliff dwellings, golf or jeep rides.
He [...]

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Video Testimonial

February 20, 2009

Look here for a sample video testimonial. This could be very powerful. Personally I am not impressed with how this one was produced but the idea is great.
Englewood Cosmetic Dentist, Fort Lee Cosmetic Dentist, Teaneck Cosmetic Dentist.

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AFP Imaging – NewTom Cone Beam

February 19, 2009

[02/19/2009] AFP IMAGING ANNOUNCES NEWTOM VGi – THE NEXT GENERATION CB3D

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Patterson EagleSoft Hardware Requirements

February 18, 2009

• Intel Pentium D or Intel Core2Duo Processor• 2-4 GB RAM• 250 GB Hard Drive Raid Level 1or 5¹• DVD-ROM Drive• Gigabit Network Card• Sound Card• 17” LCD Monitor• 32 bit, 1024 X 768 Resolution Capable Video Card• Intel USB Chipset with at least 2 powered USB 2.0 Ports²• Additional AGP, PCI or USB 2.0 [...]

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I’ve Seen the Future of Computing: It’s a Screen.

February 18, 2009

This is a very interesting look at the future from ZDNet

In the not so far off future, computing for most of us will be reduced to remotely delivered subscriber services, running on cheap, commodity high-definition display units

I’ve Seen the Future of Computing: It’s a Screen. | Tech Broiler | ZDNet.com.

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Painful Truth to Socialized Dentistry

February 18, 2009

The British have the ultimate-single payer health plan — the National Health Service, as it’s called, a full-blown system of socialized medicine. It also now has patients pulling out their own teeth.A survey of more than 5,000 patients in England reveals it is so difficult to find a publicly-funded dentist that six percent had resorted [...]

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2 TB Hard Drive Preview: Western Digital

February 18, 2009

This is amazing!

Western Digital has started shipping a 2 TB hard drive (that’s two terabytes), with a list price of $299.

2 TB Hard Drive Preview: Western Digital WD20EADS – CPUs, Boards & Components by ExtremeTech.

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A Great Resource for Digital Radiography Information

February 18, 2009

Dale Miles

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