As the availability of new technology for the dental practice increases, the need to adequately integrate these resources grows. There are many software, hardware and practice management issues that surround the implementation and continued use of various technologies in the dental practice. The practice manager or dentist must formulate a plan for integration and implementation before ever purchasing a new technology.

At first glance, one may think this area of the practice management “Toolkit” is a geek’s guide to setting up the hardware and software in an operatory, but it is much broader than that. The dentist and entire staff should understand how the various technologies are of benefit to the patient and quality of care. This area of the “Toolkit” will continue to evolve and grow to help make the integration of technology a less frustrating experience that works toward better patient care.


Selecting a Practice Management System

Online Consultant Selection Manager
Capterra Software Center
Practice Management Applications - Dr. Barry Freydberg

Dental Office Infrastructure of the 21st Century

Automated External Defribrillators (AEDs) Why Put One in a Dental Practice? (PDF)

Integration of Technology Resources

The Office Computer as a Practice Management Tool
Taking Advantage of the Information Age

Online Resources and Just-in-Time Help

Internet Resources for the New Dentist
Practice Advice from Dr. Gordon Christensen
Evidence-Based Decision Making in Action: Part 1 - Finding the Best Clinical Evidence
Evidence-Based Decision Making in Action: Part 2 - Evaluating and Applying the Clinical Evidence
Assessment for Personal and Professional Success
Internet Resources for Dentistry: Utilization of the Internet to Support Professional Growth, Decision Making, and Patient Care
Internet Resources for Dentistry: Government and Medical Sites for the Dental Professional
Internet Resources for Dentistry: Computer, Internet, Reference, and Sites for Enhancing Personal Productivity of the Dental Professional
Cyberinfo: Privacy and Personal Health Data in Cyberspace
Privacy and Personal Health Data in Cyberspace: The Role and Responsibility of Healthcare Professionals
E-mail: A New Management Parameter
Connecting to Success: Practice Management on the Net
The Quest for Information : A Guide to Searching the Internet
Capabilities of Computerized Clinical Decision Support Systems: The Implications for the Practicing Dental Professional
The Electronic Oral Health Record
Managing Practice Statistics for Practice Success