Practice Management

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

Computers and cloud-based systems have replaced many front office tasks, making dental practices more efficient and convenient for patients.

The Practice Management Products We've Left Behind (And What's Replaced Them)

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.

Cloud-based systems and client-server configuration each have pros and cons in the dental practice. 


3 Misconceptions About Cloud-Based Technology

A software solution that takes the guesswork out of when to engage and communicate with patients.

5Ws* Curve GRO

The first Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant handheld translation device is designed to make it easier for clinicians and patients to communicate across language barriers.

Pocketalk Launches HIPAA-Compliant Handheld Translation Device 

This fraud, waste, and abuse detecting artificial intelligence from Pearl has been granted a patent to assist dental insurance carriers. 

Pearl Announces Patent Grant for Fraud-detecting AI System

The SOTA Cloud has a variety of user-friendly features that will allow clinicians high data security, enhanced image quality, and efficient cloud sharing options.

SOTA Imaging Launches SOTA Cloud Dental Imaging Software

Recent ransomware attacks may cause anxiety about protecting practice information, but there are tools and tips to keep you safe.

How You Can Protect Your Practice’s Data

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

This paperless referral management solution from Refera makes it easier to follow patient care from specialists and ensure patients return to your practice for follow-up care.

Closer Look: Easy, HIPAA-Compliant Referrals

John Flucke, DDS, is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as chief clinical editor and technology editor for 

® and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

Learning the importance of understanding what HIPAA is and why practices should be knowledgeable about compliance.

An Expert's View of HIPAA

Protect against ransomware using valuable tools like whitelisting that we have in our arsenal. 

Patient Privacy & Security