The Internet Rules 

Linda Drevenstedt

Power Thought: Drevenstedt Consulting

This is an ever changing future trend. Keep up or be left out. Here are some things to consider:

Social Networking will continue to grow.  Depending on your target market and demographics, this can impact your practice. As soon as a patient leaves your office their experience can be shared with their social network via Twitter, Face Book and what ever will come in the future.  The truth is you are no longer isolated patient experiences. The younger your patient base is, the more you are exposed to social commentary via these networks.  Be sure you monitor you "web" conversation. 

Pew Research shows the following:

• Young people are much more likely than older adults to use social networks.
• 75% of online adults 18-24 have a profile on a social network site
• 57% of online adults 25-34 have a profile on a social network
• 30% of online adults 35-44 have one
• 19% of online 45 to 54 year olds have a profile
• 10% of online 55 to 64 year olds have a profile
• 7% of online adults 65 and older have a profile

Patients who are internet savvy will come to expect online dental bill paying, online appointment scheduling, email and text confirmations, email and text recall notices and reminders.

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How Dentists Can Win with the Cloud

Lorne Lavine

Webinar Opportunity 

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT 

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You only have to go online or read any technology magazine to realize that software as we know is undergoing a radical shift in how we access and interact with it. While most dental practices still use a "client-server" setup with a dedicated server and workstations that access that data directly from the server, many other businesses are now using software-as-a-service ... in other words, software that runs from servers up in the "cloud" rather than on your computers. Why is this the case? Why have dentists, who are typically on the cutting edge (pun intended) of technology, not embraced a technology that other healthcare and non-healthcare fields have been embracing for years?

In this revealing webinar you'll learn:

• How the cloud impacts our lives everyday and how we've become very comfortable with it, putting our trust in it without thinking twice
• Why we use the cloud and how you can use it to manage your practice
• Common misperceptions about the cloud
• 10 ways the cloud will help you build a successful practice
• See the how the cloud can schedule, chart, and bill -- live from the cloud!

About the Presenter:

Dr. Lorne Lavine has long been considered one of the top dental technology experts in the world. Having worked with over 1800 practices, he has helped countless dental offices to develop a technology upgrade plan that is easy to implement and cost-effective for any practice.

Title: How Dentists can Win with the Cloud

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh -based attendees

Required: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger ) or newer

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Why Patients Don't Show

Sally McKenzie

Power Thought: McKenzie Management 

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