Trade Publication Article

Maximizing Your Practice's Potential with Computer Integration

Jameson, John H

2005

Overview

Computerization eliminates much of the manual, time-consuming, and laborious tasks that can slow a team down on a daily basis. One of the greatest benefits of computer integration is that it gives the entire team one point of access for information. This lends itself to accuracy and consistency in communication. Another significant benefit to computer integration within the dental practice is the ability to measure and monitor performance. Most software applications include reporting and measurement functions. With a simple click of the mouse, practices are able to get accurate reports on their performance in a variety of areas. The Internet gives dentists the opportunity to have a technologically advanced practice. Imagine patients being able to view - via computer from a remote location - their oral health, treatment plans, and next-phase recommendations via a practice's Web site. Imagine your patients asking questions when it's convenient for them. Patients can take online educational courses on cosmetic procedures, or automatically receive communications from the practice on appointment reminders as well as other patient education topics. The possibilities seem endless. However, one thing is certain. As computers continue to get faster, smaller, and more intelligent, dentists must learn how to leverage this informational business tool to the benefit of patients, their practices, and themselves.

• Publisher: Endeavor Business Media
• Subject: Access to information / Communication / Computer terminals / Computer upgrading / Computers / Dentistry / Dentists / Information management / Information technology / Oral hygiene / Patient education / Patient satisfaction / Software / Technological planning