From the monthly archives:

September 2010

Secure Your Wireless Network

September 30, 2010

The article linked here is aimed at home Wi-Fi networks however it applies to small office networks as well. If you have a Wi-Fi network in your dental office, and there are many reasons that would be useful, then it MUST be secure.
On the other hand you may find it valuable to offer “free” Wi-Fi [...]

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New Twitter Design Based on the Golden Ratio

September 30, 2010

Interesting bit from Masahable. This is the same “Golden Ratio” used to create ideal smiles.
From Pythagoras to Darren Aronofsky, the Golden Ratio — an irrational mathematical constant found in everything from art to architecture — has come pretty far. Lately, it was apparently the basis of the design for the new Twitter.

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How to get more Fans (or likes)

September 29, 2010

Another good online resource. Modern Dental Practice Marketing (MDPM) This article has some good advice on growing your online footprint via Facebook.
A Facebook business page is different from a Facebook personal page, though. People you may know don’t automatically pop up in the right sidebar. There’s no Friend Finder. So how can you get more folks [...]

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Stop Using Windows XP, Please

September 29, 2010

Interesting article from PC Magazine. I have copied several representative quotes below. The comments are also very interesting. This is an issue in dentistry and I do not have a slam dunk this is the best way to do it answer. 
A big part of the issue that the article does not address directly is that [...]

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Machine coprocessors for the brain

September 29, 2010

Machine coprocessors for the brain.

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The Man Who Lied to his Laptop

September 29, 2010

I am about halfway through this book and highly recommend it. It discusses computer technology but is really about human relationships. An absolute gem for anyone in a leadership role. Which BTW includes all dentists.

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Anti-Buzz: Social Media Revisited

September 28, 2010

Somewhat by request, and in response to some points made in the interim, I am revisiting the topic of social media. You can read my previous foray here.
I’m going to step back and speak a bit more generally this time. My hypothetical audience is the media curmudgeon – not afraid to use the computer, not [...]

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How to Detect a Photoshopped Image

September 28, 2010

Are those “after” photos just too good to be true? Well maybe they had a little digital enhancement. Follow the link for some simple Photoshop detection tips. 
Photoshop is an amazing tool for altering reality, but it’s only really great when you’re aware of its effects. Here are several tips for detecting a Photoshopped images and [...]

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Modern Dental Practice Marketing

September 27, 2010

Another great online resource.
Modern Dental Practice Marketing.

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Google Places

September 27, 2010
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HOW TO: Communicate Needs & Expectations to Web Designers

September 27, 2010

Another good article from American Express and Mashable. With a web site design, look and feel are one thing, functionality is another. With a business card it is all design, there is no function. With a web site there is both. And of course the same issue dentists face, form and function or form vs. [...]

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What is Digital Marketing?

September 27, 2010

According to the Experts at Cactus Sky Communications, linked below, as many of 90% of your patients are online and willing in fact anxious to communicate digitally.
Digital advertising is an array of online marketing services, such as email matching, email marketing, web site design, search engine marketing, and search engine optimization.
via Email Marketing Specialists – [...]

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The Constitutionality of the Individual Insurance Mandate

September 26, 2010

Lawyer talk. Never the less interesting if you are concerned about National Health Care
The “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” includes what is called an “individual responsibility requirement” or mandate that all persons buy health insurance from a private company and a separate “penalty” enforcing this requirement. In this paper, I do not critique the [...]

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My New Bike?

September 25, 2010
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September 25, 2010
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Privacy

September 24, 2010

According to Seth Godin we really don’t care as much about privacy as we say we do.
What many people miss about privacy and Facebook is that the company has always taken the position that privacy shouldnt be assumed. Sure, theyve mishandled some of their user communications and feature rollouts, but basically, they offer the religion [...]

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Technology Review: Why Google Went Instant

September 24, 2010

Mixed reviews on Google instant. Here is a good sample. I find I am not paying attention to the instant results. Maybe it will become useful but so far I think the technology is awesome but it might be a solution in search of a problem.
Last week, Google rolled out a major change to its search [...]

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The Objective Judge of Implant Stability.

September 24, 2010

This is a great example of using technology to improve diagnosis. How do you tell if an implant is stable? As dentists we are taught several diagnostic criteria such as wiggling the implant with your fingers, tapping it and listening for just the right “ping” or looking at a radiograph. All of these methods are [...]

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Great Practice Videos

September 24, 2010

 These videos from Dr. Marc Wallach, a St Louis dentist, are some of the best practice videos I have seen anywhere. They are part of the practice web site linked below and they are on You Tube. Using You Tube makes it very easy to publish video to the web and to distribute it. You Tube also [...]

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Spot The Fake Smile

September 23, 2010

Nothing much to do with technology, but fun none the less. And it does relate to dentistry. HT Mdpm
BBC – Science & Nature – Human Body and Mind – Spot The Fake Smile.

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