I suggest dentists schedule a computer crash simulation on a regular basis (say every 2 months.) Much like monthly or quarterly staff meetings, it is important to know that one’s backup is in fact working and that another machine has the necessary hardware/software to run as the server and that someone in the office knows how to restore the program from the backup.

My office did this some months ago and had to call our support people to help out. It went smoothly (done on a non-patient care day). When I asked the support team if anyone had ever done a crash simulation before they said, “NO, Usually, we just get the panic calls and then have to sort it all out.

Have any of you done this recently?

We recommend checking with your state dental society regarding your practice’s requirements concerning emergency medical plans and automated external defibrillators (AED).  In your state, there may be stricter regulations due to the increase in sedation dentistry.  Illinois has new regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2010. 

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Stem cells from baby teeth cryogenically stored could cure serious diseases.
by Pam Johnson

Have any of your patients ever told you or your staff about one of their young children suffering from a chronic or even debilitating disease? Up until now most dentists and practice staff could only listen, empathize, and perhaps suggest a doctor they knew or a new treatment they had read about. Continue reading “Can baby teeth save lives?” →

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