Just like humans, computers can contract illnesses too. Unfortunately, chicken noodle soup and lots of rest won’t help; the only true blue cure is prevention. How do we prevent our bodies from contracting illnesses? We exercise, eat right, manage our stress levels effectively, and some of us even take vitamins. Many people out there […]
Category archives: Tech
Protection from Online and Offline Scammers
Everyone I’m sure has heard a lot about ransomware, but ransomware isn’t the only threat out there, and the number 1 reason offices are hacked is sometimes due to lack of knowledge and understanding of just how scammers operate. Just to give everyone reading this an idea of how prevalent this is, the Competition Bureau […]
Backup Yes or No: All Dental Professionals Should Say Yes
This scenario comes up a lot. After buying anything from the electronics section of a store, the customer service reps always ask, “Would you like to purchase the extended warranty?” A couple days ago, I heard this exact subject being discussed in this office. One colleague wanted to know the other colleague’s take on an […]
Ransomware: What It Is and Why You Don’t Want It
Computer viruses are nothing new. Malicious software that attacks, infects and compromises computer systems have been a plague, waiting to strike the personal computer user virtually since Day One. But the concept of “ransomware” has really only come into mainstream existence in the last few years, rapidly growing to become the number one danger lurking out there […]
4 Strategies to Protect Your Practice Against Ransomware
Last week, something inconceivable happened: 150 countries were attacked with ransomware. And not just any kind of ransomware. According to CNN Tech, this ransomware seeks out vulnerabilities in older Windows operating systems to worm its way in. If you’re not familiar with the term ransomware, let me clue you in. Ransomware is a specific type […]
Tips to Integrate New Technologies Without Sacrificing The Personal Touch
In the previous blog post, I gushed about the latest technology and the benefits of each piece to your practice. Technology now has the capacity to help reduce monotonous tasks, provide you with marketing tools, and help reduce your paper consumption. But I also did mention that technology should be treated like part of the […]
4 Technologies to be Excited About and 1 Reason to Be Aware
The fact of the matter is that technology is part of our world now; whether we like it or not, whether it terrifies us or it doesn’t, it’s here to stay. The research concludes definitively that without properly integrating technology into your business, there is a slim chance of success. In an article written by […]
What the Cloud is and How it can Benefit Your Practice
What is the cloud? In order to fully understand and take advantage of the benefits cloud-based remote practice management can provide you and your office, it is important to understand the basics behind it. First off, what is the cloud? If you’re unsure what the cloud even is. Let me catch you up. The cloud […]
For all Remote Users: Security Tips to Keep Yours and Your Patient’s Information Safe
More and more dental professionals are turning to remote work. When dentists and hygienists don’t need to be in the office, they can choose to work from home or even in transit. Unfortunately, tooth issues can crop up even on days off so dental professionals are always on-call. The solution? Accessing the office computer […]
How to Recognize and Avoid Ransomware
What is ransomware? Ransomware is a specific type of malware that encrypts data files (such as MS Office Documents, pdf files, text files, image files, music files and video files) on a computer, holding them hostage until a ransom is paid that will – hopefully – release the password to decrypt them. Many types of […]