From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Fantastic Offer, CAD CAM Hands on…Free

October 30, 2009

I bumped this post back to the top because it is such an amazing opportunity. The Scottsdale Center is worth seeing all by itself and the topic and speakers are well worth the investment. And that’s the best part the investment is being underwrtitten by Cerec; this program is free, Even the hotel is free. [...]

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FREE DENTAL SOCIAL MEDIA TELESEMINAR REVEALS THE SECRETS OF USING WEB 2.0

October 30, 2009

Check out free seminat from Madow
It’s easy, fun and FREE to use Social Media, and now is the time to get going. On this special teleseminar, we will let you know in more detail why it is extremely important to get started with Social Media NOW –
via FREE DENTAL SOCIAL MEDIA TELESEMINAR REVEALS THE SECRETS [...]

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Hmmmm

October 30, 2009

From Seth Godin’s blog
Big ideas…
are little ideas that no one killed too soon.
via Seth’s Blog.

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The Internet at 40: History Began With Its First Crash

October 29, 2009

Why do we today celebrate today–October 29–as the Internets 40s birthday? Because on this day in 1969, what would later became known as the Internet was used for the very first time–and crashed
via The Internet at 40: History Began With Its First Crash – Business Center – PC World.

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Stuck?

October 29, 2009

Paul Homily says, “Most practices grow quickly due to acquiring new clinical skills, experience, and hard work. However, after several years of growth many practices stop growing – they get stuck. Growth stalls when the complexity of your practice outgrows your ability to manage it. You get stuck.”
Paul offers some management training and a video [...]

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Death of the DSLR Camera – Gearlog

October 28, 2009

The article linked below defends and explains the advantages of a good SLR digital camera. I highly recommend a digital camers for dental use…on every patient.
So what exactly is the DSLR advantage? Countless articles have been written on the benefits of large-sensor DSLR cameras, but in a nutshell: The primary reason that DSLRs provide better [...]

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When Impressions go Wrong

October 28, 2009

Consider the lowly impression and the number of times there is a chance for an impression to go wrong. That is for it to distort or in some other way betray us from the moment it is taken until the restoration is ready to deliver.
Each of these materials; the impression materials, the stone, the wax, [...]

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10 reasons why Windows XP will be around a while

October 27, 2009

HT Lorne Lavin. I have posted a great many items about Windows 7, which was released last week. I have also been advising dentists to be cautious about jumping on board immediately. This article outlines 10 reasons why XP will be around for awhile.
10 reasons why Windows XP will be around a while | 10 [...]

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The Anchor – Microsoft finally gets it right

October 27, 2009

More Windows 7 stuff. This guy is a generally happy Windows user who has been less than thrilled with recent OS releases (as have I) but likes Windows 7 right out of the box. That’s great, but I am still advising dentists to wait a bit before upgrading your office.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, none were [...]

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ToothIQ Adds Features

October 26, 2009

Check out the Tooth IQ web site linked below, it has been redesigned and some new options have been added based on user feedback.
One great new feature is the ability to embed animations in your web site. That makes your site a much more valuable resource that patients will use and send others to.
Another new [...]

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Anatomage Cosmetic CBCT

October 26, 2009

The newest from Doug Chenin at Anatomage:
The next generation of CBCT technology just released last week, its called _*Cosmetic CBCT*_, we can fuse digital models and intra-oral photography to CBCT scans now. This allows for 3D implant treatment planning with aesthetic considerations, rather than just implant planning in hard tissues. It also provides the ability [...]

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Gearlog – Gadget Guide by Geeks for Geeks

October 26, 2009

I have often advised against using laptops in the detal treatment rooms. This device just might make it a better idea. Of course it is still more expensive and harder to upgrade, but at least with this device there is a place to put it and a second monitor.
It’s the kind of geeky solution that makes [...]

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Technology Review: Augmented Reality

October 26, 2009

The link below includes another link to a video showing how this Augmented Reality (AR) thing works. The proto type shown was developed for mechanics in the Marine Corp. A user wears a custom-made headset, and the AR system provides assistance by showing 3-D arrows that point to a relevant component, text instructions, floating labels and [...]

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Dental Marketing, Email Docs

October 26, 2009

I just learned about this new service. I am a huge fan of online services, this seems like such an obvious choice for dentists. I have not tried this specific service but I like the idea. I understand they will be presenting at the GNYDM and I will follow up.
In just a few short minutes, you [...]

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Cadent – iTero

October 24, 2009

I have just re-visited the iTero digital impression system. I will be learning even more at an in office session next week and I will follow up then. In the mean time look for an article I have in the upcoming Dental Economics Magazine (Oct) on digital impressions. Just the fact that it is digital is a [...]

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Edgelings.com » A Sound Opportunity

October 23, 2009

As the high tech cliche says…”The possibilities are endless.” Now strategically placing speakers in the dental office to reduce the dreaded “drill” sound or muffle a private conversation should be very easy. And even easier to change if it isn’t quite right.
A Taiwanese research company called ITRI (pronounced “ee-tree”) has created a speaker literally the [...]

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Windows 7, as seen through the eyes of Windows gurus

October 23, 2009

More Windows 7 stuff. There is a nice listing of favorite new features.
Many PC users around the world will be trying Windows 7 for the first time on Thursday, but testers and other techies have been using it for months, or more. To give the uninitiated a sense for what to expect, TechFlash.com contacted five [...]

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Microsoft Store

October 22, 2009

I went to the Microsoft store today. Here are some cell phone photos.

I got to try out Windows 7. But I was struck by the fact the store reminded me an awful lot of the local MAC store. On the other hand the coolest device I tried was the “Surface”. It might even have dental [...]

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Tools to tell whether Windows 7 will work with your stuff

October 21, 2009

More Windows 7 stuff. Tomorrow is the big release date.
Microsoft today released a new version of its Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which scans a computer to see if it can run the new operating system; along with a Windows 7 Compatibility Center, letting you see if your devices will work with Windows 7.
via End User: [...]

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