Dear DrBicuspid Member,
The Internet has certainly been a boon to our personal and professional lifestyles, making it faster and easier to communicate, reconnect, and share news and information.
At the same time, however, it has made us all vulnerable to "cyberattacks" in the form of identity theft, data breaches … and unwelcome comments on social media sites.
Now one San Francisco dentist has taken matters into her own hands by suing two patients for posting harsh comments about her on the consumer Web site Yelp.com -- and she’s not alone. Read more.
In a related feature, columnist Richard Geller offers some timely advice on navigating the murky waters of social media -- particularly when someone posts negative comments about you or your business on sites like Yelp and Facebook.
And what would the New Year be without some predictions? Is the worst of the economic crisis really over? Are patients beginning to return? Will income levels once again reach the heights of just two years ago? Click here to read what some experts say the dental community can expect in the coming months.
Finally, don’t forget to cast your votes in the final round of the first DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Take this opportunity to honor the best and brightest in dentistry, and vote today!
