Dear DrBicuspid Member,
SAN FRANCISCO - The most important step you can take to protect your practice from a cyberattack is educating yourself and your staff on security risks, according to cybersecurity expert Arash Shokouh. He spoke on Thursday at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting. Learn more here.
Also from our CDA Presents 2017 coverage, we bring you a look at some of the new product offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and others. See the products here.
We'll have more CDA Presents 2017 coverage for you on Monday.
This week on DrBicuspid.com, Lindy Benton of Vyne writes that engaging patients in a meaningful way at the point of care is the single most important thing a dental practice can do to ensure its success. She notes that other minor components may help drive success, but treating patients well while providing the highest quality of service is at the heart of a practice's success. Learn more here.
Researchers have created a chewing gum that tastes bitter when patients have inflammation around one or more dental implants. The gum may one day be used as an early detection method for peri-implantitis to help prevent bone loss associated with severe forms of the disease. Read more here.
