DecisionBase Software Has Received Approval of the First U.S. Patent for a Comprehensive Electronic Clinical Record (EHR) for Dentistry
Big news in the electronic management of patient records. Paper charts are headed for the recycling bin of history and we expect more EHR solutions to enter the market this year. The HITECH Act of 2009 mandates that healthcare providers use EMR/EHR by 2014 which gives providers a couple of years to make the transition.
From the article:
Over 50% of physicians in private practice have converted to the use of EMR/EHRs according to a NCHS National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The HITECH Act of 2009 requires all healthcare providers to use EMR/EHRs by 2014. This and the younger generation of doctors who have grown up with computers, smart phones, tablets and social networking will drive this conversion to digital information management in dentistry.
Five Keys to Obtaining a Practive Loan
Getting any type of loan can be a glorious hassle filled with pedantic paperwork and bureaucratic hoops to jump through. A loan for your practice or business can prove even more difficult. DentistryIQ has 5 key tips to navigating the loan minefield:
1. Be prepared
2. Cast a wide net (without risking your personal credit)
3. Be realistic and think like a banker
4. Respond in a timely manner
5. Be your own salesperson
Also check out this article on help with medical education loans.
Keystone Dental Launched a New Website
Must be something in the air. Keystone Dental launched a new website, and so did we (www.atlasresell.com). Keystone delivers advanced, easy-to-use implants, biomaterials and planning software for dental professionals.
“We’re committed to being a trusted clinical partner focused on technology that is simple, yet intelligent. We believe our customers and their patients don’t need just another product. They need a better product, and a company who’ll stand behind it,” said Pascal Girin, President and CEO. “Our new website is a critical vehicle for delivering that message to the dental and investment community.”
Check out their new site here: www.keystonedental.com
What Are Your Favorite Instruments?
RDHmag.com has a fun article all about instruments. Like anything else we find our favorite tools and stick with them. The plumber has his wrench, carpenters have the nailgun, chefs have the spatula and hygienists have their favorite instrument. Specifically, the article highlights the use of ultrasonics:
In my other role as a clinical coach for Jameson Management, as well as through teaching hands-on courses through my own company, ultraconcepts, I discovered many students were not using ultrasonics on all patients. They felt that, if the patient was “easy,” there was no need to pick it up. Or their technique involved using the power scaler for about four minutes throughout the whole mouth, then returning to redo the whole mouth with hand instruments. In reality, I had discovered that ultrasonics are even better for easy patients than some of my perio patients.
Check out our selection of instruments here:
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