samedi 20 août 2011
Say Cheese!
There are a couple of reasons you might want to take a screenshot (a.k.a., screen capture or screen grab) of your desktop or an application window. One of the most common is to send the image to tech support to show a problem you're experiencing. Whatever your motive, here's how to take a screenshot on both Windows and Mac.
vendredi 19 août 2011
Slow Motion
Your computer's feeling a little sluggish lately and you want to boost its performance if possible. You see ads all the time for PC optimization programs, but they all look spammy. Are there any easy and reliable tools you can use to check your PC and tune it up?
jeudi 18 août 2011
Cloudy Days
On June 19 there was a four-hour security glitch at Dropbox. During that four-hour period anyone could log into any account with any password. If someone knew the email you used to login they could supply any password at all and it would work. Essentially it didn’t matter how powerful the encryption scheme Dropbox was using to secure your files was as the security flaw temporarily allowed anyone to login to your account and be authenticated as though they were you—a procedure that would bypass the strongest encryption in the world since the system believed the interloper was a valid user on the account. Here's a fix.
mercredi 17 août 2011
Next Webinar
Are you thinking about a new practice management software? Wondering if yours is still relevant? Then my next webinar is for you as we'll explore this and many other considerations. You can register for the free webinar on Thursday, August 18 at 5 PM PST right here.
mardi 16 août 2011
Music to My Ears
Whether you prefer free streaming at your computer, paid streaming on the go, or the ability to host your own music in the cloud, there are more streaming music services coming online now than ever before. Here's a look at five of the most popular ones. Keep in mind that if you have limited bandwidth with your Internet connection, these services will eat that up and affect your overall network speed.
lundi 15 août 2011
Lost and Found
While we've discussed ways to hide your data, and even methods for utterly destroying your data, there's a far more important thing everyone should know: how to recover lost data.
dimanche 14 août 2011
Silver Lining
With so many applications now moving to the cloud, it's natural to wonder about the security of these applications. Well, the king of web-based applications is Google, so here's how they protect your data.
samedi 13 août 2011
G Force
With more and more dentists and dental offices relying on wireless communications, it's important to be able to separate the hype from the hope, especially as it related to the newer 4 G networks. Here's an expert guide to choosing a 4G wireless service.
vendredi 12 août 2011
Attack of the Killer Ads
Ad-blocking extensions like Adblock Plus are wildly popular among web power users, whether used to kill distracting ads or to make the most of a slow connection. Their weakness: These extensions only work with the browser you've installed them on. If you're interested in blocking advertising from specific domains globally, you can edit your computer's (or, better yet, your router's) hosts file to stop your browser, your phone's browser, or any other application from visiting that advertising server completely.
À propos d’une ulcération palatine
un patient de 38 ans d’origine polonaise est admis pour
une ulcération palatine peu douloureuse évoluant
depuis environ 3 jours. Elle se situe de part et d’autre de la
ligne médiane et elle expose en profondeur l’os maxillaire (fig. 1).
Ce patient tabagique ne présente par ailleurs aucun autre antécédent
particulier. L’interrogatoire systématique ne met en évidence
ni prise de cocaïne, ni injection locale de vasoconstricteur
ou d’autre produit caustique pouvant expliquer la présence de
cette ulcération. Le reste de la cavité buccale est exempt de toute
autre lésion.
Une biologie courante révèle l’existence d’un syndrome inflammatoire
(CRP à 14,2 mg/L). Un scanner du massif facial ne révèle
ni atteinte osseuse ni communication naso-buccale. Il nous
oriente vers un diagnostic de lésion granulomateuse inflammatoire
ou infectieuse.
Un frottis de la lésion et un prélèvement biopsique sont réalisés.
Dans l’attente des résultats, le patient est placé sous antibiothérapie
préventive (Augmentin 4x1gr I.V.) et soins locaux à base
d’éosine acqueuse 2%.
Face à ce type de lésion les diagnostics différentiels suivants doivent
être évoqués :
1. Ulcération traumatique, iatrogène (automutilation, blessure
par objet, injection de vasoconstricteur, médicaments…).
2. Néoplasies :
a. adénocarcinomes salivaires : carcinome adénoïde kystique,
carcinome muco-épidermoïde, adénocarcinome à cellules acineuses,
adénocarcinome polymorphe bien différencié, tumeur
mixte maligne ;
b. Lymphomes ;
c. Sarcomes ;
d. Lésion métastatique.
3. Troubles inflammatoires chroniques :
a. Périadénite de Sutton ;
b. Sialométaplasie nécrosante ;
c. Lichen plan érosif ;
d. Lupus érythémateux discoïde ;
e. Réaction lichénoïde ou lupique.
4. Infections chroniques :
a. Tuberculose ;
b. Syphilis primaire ou tertiaire ;
c. Mycose profonde.
5. Vasculite : granulomatose de Wegener.
Les sérologies pratiquées à la recherche de syphilis et d’herpès
se sont avérées négatives. Sous traitement, la lésion a involué,
le fond de l’ulcération s’est comblé en 10 jours, aux deux tiers,
par du tissu de granulation (fig. 2).
Quel est votre diagnostic ?
1 2
Figure 1. Ulcération palatine
lors de la première consultation.
Figure 2. Ulcération palatine après 10 jours
de traitement ; tissu de granulation recouvrant
le fond de l’ulcération.
une ulcération palatine peu douloureuse évoluant
depuis environ 3 jours. Elle se situe de part et d’autre de la
ligne médiane et elle expose en profondeur l’os maxillaire (fig. 1).
Ce patient tabagique ne présente par ailleurs aucun autre antécédent
particulier. L’interrogatoire systématique ne met en évidence
ni prise de cocaïne, ni injection locale de vasoconstricteur
ou d’autre produit caustique pouvant expliquer la présence de
cette ulcération. Le reste de la cavité buccale est exempt de toute
autre lésion.
Une biologie courante révèle l’existence d’un syndrome inflammatoire
(CRP à 14,2 mg/L). Un scanner du massif facial ne révèle
ni atteinte osseuse ni communication naso-buccale. Il nous
oriente vers un diagnostic de lésion granulomateuse inflammatoire
ou infectieuse.
Un frottis de la lésion et un prélèvement biopsique sont réalisés.
Dans l’attente des résultats, le patient est placé sous antibiothérapie
préventive (Augmentin 4x1gr I.V.) et soins locaux à base
d’éosine acqueuse 2%.
Face à ce type de lésion les diagnostics différentiels suivants doivent
être évoqués :
1. Ulcération traumatique, iatrogène (automutilation, blessure
par objet, injection de vasoconstricteur, médicaments…).
2. Néoplasies :
a. adénocarcinomes salivaires : carcinome adénoïde kystique,
carcinome muco-épidermoïde, adénocarcinome à cellules acineuses,
adénocarcinome polymorphe bien différencié, tumeur
mixte maligne ;
b. Lymphomes ;
c. Sarcomes ;
d. Lésion métastatique.
3. Troubles inflammatoires chroniques :
a. Périadénite de Sutton ;
b. Sialométaplasie nécrosante ;
c. Lichen plan érosif ;
d. Lupus érythémateux discoïde ;
e. Réaction lichénoïde ou lupique.
4. Infections chroniques :
a. Tuberculose ;
b. Syphilis primaire ou tertiaire ;
c. Mycose profonde.
5. Vasculite : granulomatose de Wegener.
Les sérologies pratiquées à la recherche de syphilis et d’herpès
se sont avérées négatives. Sous traitement, la lésion a involué,
le fond de l’ulcération s’est comblé en 10 jours, aux deux tiers,
par du tissu de granulation (fig. 2).
Quel est votre diagnostic ?
1 2
Figure 1. Ulcération palatine
lors de la première consultation.
Figure 2. Ulcération palatine après 10 jours
de traitement ; tissu de granulation recouvrant
le fond de l’ulcération.
Quels examens comple´mentaires re´alisez-vous ? Quelle prise en charge proposez-vous ?
Reponses
Une tomodensitomerie permet de situer avec plus de pre´cision
la le´sion osseuse dans les trois dimensions de l’espace et
ses rapports avec les e´le´ments anatomiques voisins (fig. 2, 3).
Diagnostics diffe´rentiels
Ils regroupent l’ensemble des le´sions radio-claires bien
de´limite´es [1]. La conservation de la vitalite´ pulpaire des
dents adjacentes et, ici, la localisation a` distance des e´le´-
ments dentaires permettent d’e´liminer les kystes odontoge`
nes et la lacune de Stafne [2]. Le kyste essentiel, le
kyste e´pidermoı ¨de, le granulome re´parateur central et l’ame´-
loblastome font partie, au contraire, des diagnostics envisageables
[3].
Prise en charge the´rapeutique
Une intervention sous anesthe´sie ge´ne´rale est programme´e
e´tant donne´ le jeune aˆge de l’enfant. L’aspect be´nin initial de
la le´sion n’a pas justifie´ une biopsie pre´alable. Un abord
endobuccal, avec incision line´aire muqueuse jusqu’au contact
osseux re´alise´e en regard du germe de la dent 35 sur une
distance de 4 cm sous la ligne de jonction mucogingivale
vestibulaire, permet l’insertion d’une lame malle´able exposant
la corticale externe et la tre´panation osseuse conduisant
a` une cavite´ osseuse vide (fig. 4). Il n’est pas retrouve´ de
paroi kystique. Ne´anmoins, un curetage minutieux permet le
recueil de petits fragments osseux confie´s au laboratoire
d’anatomopathologie.
Le diagnostic est ici quasiment re´alise´ en perope´ratoire. La
cavite´ est entie`rement vide. Seul l’examen anatomopathologique
permet de poser le diagnostic de certitude : kyste
essentiel ou traumatique ou he´morragique. Une tre`s fine
membrane conjonctive riche en fibroblaste et tatoue´e de
grains d’he´moside´rine est observe´e a` l’examen microscopique.
Le contenu cavitaire est inexistant. Les suites ope´ratoires
sont simples. Cette tre´panation corticale est suffisante
pour stimuler la re´ge´ne´ration osseuse par le biais probable
d’une re´organisation du caillot sanguin forme´ [4]. Une surveillance
radiographique est propose´e, la gue´rison est favorable
en re`gle ge´ne´rale sans re´cidive.
Re´fe´rences
1. Reychler H. Pathologie des maxillaires. In: Piette E, Reychler H,
editors. Traite´ des pathologies buccale et maxillofacial. Bruxelles:
De Boeck Ed; 1991. p. 1331–436.
Une tomodensitomerie permet de situer avec plus de pre´cision
la le´sion osseuse dans les trois dimensions de l’espace et
ses rapports avec les e´le´ments anatomiques voisins (fig. 2, 3).
Diagnostics diffe´rentiels
Ils regroupent l’ensemble des le´sions radio-claires bien
de´limite´es [1]. La conservation de la vitalite´ pulpaire des
dents adjacentes et, ici, la localisation a` distance des e´le´-
ments dentaires permettent d’e´liminer les kystes odontoge`
nes et la lacune de Stafne [2]. Le kyste essentiel, le
kyste e´pidermoı ¨de, le granulome re´parateur central et l’ame´-
loblastome font partie, au contraire, des diagnostics envisageables
[3].
Prise en charge the´rapeutique
Une intervention sous anesthe´sie ge´ne´rale est programme´e
e´tant donne´ le jeune aˆge de l’enfant. L’aspect be´nin initial de
la le´sion n’a pas justifie´ une biopsie pre´alable. Un abord
endobuccal, avec incision line´aire muqueuse jusqu’au contact
osseux re´alise´e en regard du germe de la dent 35 sur une
distance de 4 cm sous la ligne de jonction mucogingivale
vestibulaire, permet l’insertion d’une lame malle´able exposant
la corticale externe et la tre´panation osseuse conduisant
a` une cavite´ osseuse vide (fig. 4). Il n’est pas retrouve´ de
paroi kystique. Ne´anmoins, un curetage minutieux permet le
recueil de petits fragments osseux confie´s au laboratoire
d’anatomopathologie.
Le diagnostic est ici quasiment re´alise´ en perope´ratoire. La
cavite´ est entie`rement vide. Seul l’examen anatomopathologique
permet de poser le diagnostic de certitude : kyste
essentiel ou traumatique ou he´morragique. Une tre`s fine
membrane conjonctive riche en fibroblaste et tatoue´e de
grains d’he´moside´rine est observe´e a` l’examen microscopique.
Le contenu cavitaire est inexistant. Les suites ope´ratoires
sont simples. Cette tre´panation corticale est suffisante
pour stimuler la re´ge´ne´ration osseuse par le biais probable
d’une re´organisation du caillot sanguin forme´ [4]. Une surveillance
radiographique est propose´e, la gue´rison est favorable
en re`gle ge´ne´rale sans re´cidive.
Re´fe´rences
1. Reychler H. Pathologie des maxillaires. In: Piette E, Reychler H,
editors. Traite´ des pathologies buccale et maxillofacial. Bruxelles:
De Boeck Ed; 1991. p. 1331–436.
A ` propos d’une image radio-claire de l’angle mandibulaire chez un enfant de huit ans
radiolucent X-ray of the mandibular angle in an eightyear-
old child
H. Moizan1*, M. Talbi2
1 Service d’odontologie, CHR de Metz-Thionville, 1, place Philippe-de-Vigneulles, 57038 Metz
cedex 01, France
2 Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale, CHR de Metz-Thionville, 57038 Metz cedex 01,
Disponible en ligne sur
www.sciencedirect.com
Un garc¸on de huit ans est adresse´ en milieu hospitalier
par un pe´dodontiste pour avis diagnostic et
traitement e´ventuel a` la suite d’une de´couverte
radiographique fortuite sur l’orthopantomogramme (OPT)
d’une image radio-claire localise´e a` l’angle mandibulaire
gauche (fig. 1).
L’anamne`se est sans particularite´ : pas d’ante´ce´dent me´dical
ni chirurgical chez cet enfant en bonne sante´ apparente.
Aucune notion de traumatisme ni d’e´pisode de tume´faction
mandibulaire ou late´rocervicale ne sont relate´s. L’examen
clinique exobuccal est strictement normal (aucune de´formation
des contours osseux, absence d’ade´nopathie cervicale).
L’examen endobuccal ne met en e´vidence ni de´formation de
la corticale osseuse vestibulaire gauche, ni fistule muqueuse,
ni alte´ration de la sensibilite´ cutane´omuqueuse dans le
territoire du V3, ni mobilite´ dentaire adjacente.
L’orthopantomogramme montre une image radio-claire
de type monoge´odique unique situe´e dans la re´gion angulomandibulaire
gauche sous le canal alve´olaire infe´rieur,
d’un diame`tre de l’ordre du centime`tre. Le contour de la
le´sion est continu. La le´sion est a` distance de tout e´le´ment
dentaire.
old child
H. Moizan1*, M. Talbi2
1 Service d’odontologie, CHR de Metz-Thionville, 1, place Philippe-de-Vigneulles, 57038 Metz
cedex 01, France
2 Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale, CHR de Metz-Thionville, 57038 Metz cedex 01,
Disponible en ligne sur
www.sciencedirect.com
Un garc¸on de huit ans est adresse´ en milieu hospitalier
par un pe´dodontiste pour avis diagnostic et
traitement e´ventuel a` la suite d’une de´couverte
radiographique fortuite sur l’orthopantomogramme (OPT)
d’une image radio-claire localise´e a` l’angle mandibulaire
gauche (fig. 1).
L’anamne`se est sans particularite´ : pas d’ante´ce´dent me´dical
ni chirurgical chez cet enfant en bonne sante´ apparente.
Aucune notion de traumatisme ni d’e´pisode de tume´faction
mandibulaire ou late´rocervicale ne sont relate´s. L’examen
clinique exobuccal est strictement normal (aucune de´formation
des contours osseux, absence d’ade´nopathie cervicale).
L’examen endobuccal ne met en e´vidence ni de´formation de
la corticale osseuse vestibulaire gauche, ni fistule muqueuse,
ni alte´ration de la sensibilite´ cutane´omuqueuse dans le
territoire du V3, ni mobilite´ dentaire adjacente.
L’orthopantomogramme montre une image radio-claire
de type monoge´odique unique situe´e dans la re´gion angulomandibulaire
gauche sous le canal alve´olaire infe´rieur,
d’un diame`tre de l’ordre du centime`tre. Le contour de la
le´sion est continu. La le´sion est a` distance de tout e´le´ment
dentaire.
jeudi 11 août 2011
Looking Ahead
As computational power rises exponentially, not linearly, so does the rate of change -- and that means the next 10 years should pack in far more technological change than the last 10.
Disruptive technology is, by its very nature, unpredictable, but it is still possible to look at the work being done by R&D labs around the world and see clues as to what the future holds. That's the full-time job of Dave Evans, Cisco's chief futurist and chief technologist for the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG).
At Cisco Live, Evans outlined what he believed to be the top 10 trends that will change the world in 10 years.
Disruptive technology is, by its very nature, unpredictable, but it is still possible to look at the work being done by R&D labs around the world and see clues as to what the future holds. That's the full-time job of Dave Evans, Cisco's chief futurist and chief technologist for the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG).
At Cisco Live, Evans outlined what he believed to be the top 10 trends that will change the world in 10 years.
mercredi 10 août 2011
Ahead of the Curve
Curve Dental is about to be the first web-based PMS to have a real-time image module. The new module will be released in 5 days. Here's the info:
Curve Dental's New Web-based Digital Imaging Technology Poised to Change How Dentists Capture, Store and Access Patient Information
OREM, UT— Curve Dental, developers of Web-based dental software, announced the completion of new digital imaging features, which allow doctors and staff to capture x-ray and intraoral images directly to the cloud. The technology developed by Curve Dental, which is the first of its kind in dentistry, provides doctors with a digital imaging solution that is entirely web-based. Using the cloud to capture and store patient images eliminates the need for a server, affords unlimited storage and a proven backup and business continuity solution, and provides the dentist with access to the data from any computer with Internet access at anytime from anywhere.
“Our digital imaging features are revolutionary within the dental profession,” said Matt Dorey, Founder and Managing Director of Curve Dental. “With our software a doctor only needs a computer with Internet access and a browser to capture digital images. They don’t need a server, powerful and expensive hardware, nor do they need to worry about backups or space limitations. Moreover, our strategy is to allow doctors to connect any digital x-ray sensor, intraoral camera, or digital panoramic imaging system to our software, which is an advantage to the dentist because most dental professionals already have these types of digital devices in their practices. Switching to our software shouldn’t require the dentist to invest in new digital devices; that is our goal.”
Compatibility with as many different digital devices as possible is Curve Dental’s strategy. Currently the software is compatible with the Schick, Suni, Gendex, Eva, and Owandy digital x-ray sensors and will soon be compatible with the Kodak sensor. Additional compatibility will be added as quickly as possible. TWAIN-compatible intraoral cameras and panographs will connect directly with the software now, but may require the dentist to install additional drivers supplied by the manufacturer.
Curve Dental’s imaging software is native to its practice management software using a single database and set of code, which provides the doctor and staff with a consistent look and feel throughout the software. Native code also makes the software easier to learn and less demanding on a practice that must train new team members. A stand-alone version of the imaging software will also be available in the near future. “Because our imaging software is ‘native’ to our practice management software it is more efficient and more stable than an integrated or bridged solution,” says Dorey. “‘Integrated’ or ‘bridged’ solutions equate to separate databases, separate sources for technical support and two applications that may work and look differently from each other.”
Curve Dental recommends a DSL or faster Internet connection. “With digital imaging the user experience is enjoyable on almost any high-speed Internet connection,” says Dorey. “We focused our attention on processes and efficiencies to make sure the image could be compressed quickly, without changing or degrading quality, and uploaded to the cloud instantly. We’re happy with the results and our customers are finding the experience to be comparable to capturing and saving an image locally.”
Like the company’s practice management features the imaging features are sold on a subscription basis with an additional setup fee. Introductory pricing is being offered until the end of the year. Interested parties should call for additional information. Although Curve Dental has received FDA approval for US dentists, Health Canada approval is still pending. Canadian dentists are not able to use the imaging features yet.
About Curve Dental, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Curve Dental provides web-based dental software and related services to dental practices within the United States and Canada. The company is privately-held, headquartered in Orem, Utah with offices in Calgary, Canada and Dunedin, New Zealand. The company strives to make dental software less about computers and more about the user experience. Their creative thinking can be seen in the design of their software, that’s easy to use and Web-based. Dentists can call 888-910-4376 or visit www.curvedental.com for more information
Curve Dental's New Web-based Digital Imaging Technology Poised to Change How Dentists Capture, Store and Access Patient Information
OREM, UT— Curve Dental, developers of Web-based dental software, announced the completion of new digital imaging features, which allow doctors and staff to capture x-ray and intraoral images directly to the cloud. The technology developed by Curve Dental, which is the first of its kind in dentistry, provides doctors with a digital imaging solution that is entirely web-based. Using the cloud to capture and store patient images eliminates the need for a server, affords unlimited storage and a proven backup and business continuity solution, and provides the dentist with access to the data from any computer with Internet access at anytime from anywhere.
“Our digital imaging features are revolutionary within the dental profession,” said Matt Dorey, Founder and Managing Director of Curve Dental. “With our software a doctor only needs a computer with Internet access and a browser to capture digital images. They don’t need a server, powerful and expensive hardware, nor do they need to worry about backups or space limitations. Moreover, our strategy is to allow doctors to connect any digital x-ray sensor, intraoral camera, or digital panoramic imaging system to our software, which is an advantage to the dentist because most dental professionals already have these types of digital devices in their practices. Switching to our software shouldn’t require the dentist to invest in new digital devices; that is our goal.”
Compatibility with as many different digital devices as possible is Curve Dental’s strategy. Currently the software is compatible with the Schick, Suni, Gendex, Eva, and Owandy digital x-ray sensors and will soon be compatible with the Kodak sensor. Additional compatibility will be added as quickly as possible. TWAIN-compatible intraoral cameras and panographs will connect directly with the software now, but may require the dentist to install additional drivers supplied by the manufacturer.
Curve Dental’s imaging software is native to its practice management software using a single database and set of code, which provides the doctor and staff with a consistent look and feel throughout the software. Native code also makes the software easier to learn and less demanding on a practice that must train new team members. A stand-alone version of the imaging software will also be available in the near future. “Because our imaging software is ‘native’ to our practice management software it is more efficient and more stable than an integrated or bridged solution,” says Dorey. “‘Integrated’ or ‘bridged’ solutions equate to separate databases, separate sources for technical support and two applications that may work and look differently from each other.”
Curve Dental recommends a DSL or faster Internet connection. “With digital imaging the user experience is enjoyable on almost any high-speed Internet connection,” says Dorey. “We focused our attention on processes and efficiencies to make sure the image could be compressed quickly, without changing or degrading quality, and uploaded to the cloud instantly. We’re happy with the results and our customers are finding the experience to be comparable to capturing and saving an image locally.”
Like the company’s practice management features the imaging features are sold on a subscription basis with an additional setup fee. Introductory pricing is being offered until the end of the year. Interested parties should call for additional information. Although Curve Dental has received FDA approval for US dentists, Health Canada approval is still pending. Canadian dentists are not able to use the imaging features yet.
About Curve Dental, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Curve Dental provides web-based dental software and related services to dental practices within the United States and Canada. The company is privately-held, headquartered in Orem, Utah with offices in Calgary, Canada and Dunedin, New Zealand. The company strives to make dental software less about computers and more about the user experience. Their creative thinking can be seen in the design of their software, that’s easy to use and Web-based. Dentists can call 888-910-4376 or visit www.curvedental.com for more information
Freefall
While I never advocate free antivirus software for dental offices (most of them are illegal to install in an commercial setting like a dental practice), there's no reason to spend an arm and a leg for the antivirus software you use at home. Here are The Best Free Antivirus Software programs.
mardi 9 août 2011
Pass the Torch
One of the most convenient tools browsers offer is the ability to save and automatically prefill your passwords on login forms. Because so many sites require accounts and it is well known (or should be at least) that using a shared password is a big no-no, a password manager is almost essential.
So if you are an IE user and answer “yes” to allow the browser to remember your password, how secure is this information?
So if you are an IE user and answer “yes” to allow the browser to remember your password, how secure is this information?
lundi 8 août 2011
Lock the Door
With more and more dental offices using wireless connections, it always surprises me that so many of you haven't taken proper precautions to keep intruders out. Here's a good plan to do just that.
dimanche 7 août 2011
Say Cheese
With digital cameras part of everyday life, many dental practices are realizing that they need to be part of a practice's life as well. But, how do you choose? Here's a great primer on the different types of cameras and how to choose the best one for your needs.
samedi 6 août 2011
Goliath vs. Goilath
Google is gunning for Facebook.
The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, and put a dent in Facebook's business.
So does Google+ stand a chance against Facebook, which is now over 750 million users strong and has been valued at $100 billion? Google isn't giving up without a fight: the behemoth needs a hit in the social space and one Google executive called Google+ a bet-the-company effort. To help you decide, here's a look at six features Google+ has that Facebook doesn't.
The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, and put a dent in Facebook's business.
So does Google+ stand a chance against Facebook, which is now over 750 million users strong and has been valued at $100 billion? Google isn't giving up without a fight: the behemoth needs a hit in the social space and one Google executive called Google+ a bet-the-company effort. To help you decide, here's a look at six features Google+ has that Facebook doesn't.
vendredi 5 août 2011
Hide in Plain Sight
There are lots of people who prefer to browse the internet using a proxy. There are many reasons behind it. One of the most important reasons include your private information which you may just leave on a public computer.
When you browse the internet through hidden proxies, websites do not send you the request directly but to the proxy server and it shows the information of the proxy server rather than your personal information. They are also used to unblock websites on different organizations and school networks like Facebook, Twitter etc.
For that purpose, here's a list of 10 excellent free proxy services which you can use to browse the internet anonymously.
When you browse the internet through hidden proxies, websites do not send you the request directly but to the proxy server and it shows the information of the proxy server rather than your personal information. They are also used to unblock websites on different organizations and school networks like Facebook, Twitter etc.
For that purpose, here's a list of 10 excellent free proxy services which you can use to browse the internet anonymously.
jeudi 4 août 2011
Get the Boot
If there's one thing everyone dreads, it's rebooting their computer. It may only take a minute or two, but it can seem like forever. Here are the top 10 tweaks that'll make your computer boot a little faster.
mercredi 3 août 2011
Roll Your Own
File syncing is a godsend when you work on multiple computers or devices and want to make sure you have the most up-to-date files wherever you log in. While online services like Dropbox may be the most convenient options, there are plenty of reasons you may want to "roll your own cloud" and sync your files to your own web server or just on your local network. Here's how to set up a Dropbox clone, complete with instantaneous, encrypted syncs, cloud backups, and file versioning.
mardi 2 août 2011
Be True to Your School
3M Donation Advances Digital Dentistry at U.S. Dental Schools
Schools that meet established criteria to receive Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. Systems
ST. PAUL, Minn. - (August 1, 2011) - By the end of 2011, dental programs from selected schools across the nation will be able to offer hands-on training with some of the most advanced technology in the industry. 3M Community Giving, the charitable giving arm of 3M, announced that it will donate Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. impression-taking systems as part of its goal to advance academic excellence in higher education. The donation includes support from 3M’s dental division, 3M ESPE, to successfully integrate the technology into dental schools. Dental schools selected will meet several criteria, including number of students, proximity to 3M facilities and demonstrated capability to integrate digital dentistry into their curriculums.
“Digital-related products are expected to revolutionize the next generation of dentistry, making it essential that students receive training to ensure that they are properly prepared to enter the marketplace,:” said Ian Hardgrove, senior vice president of marketing and sales and president of the 3M Corporate Giving Committee. “Connecting universities with the desire to offer cutting edge technologies with the worldwide leader of dental innovations was a natural fit given our organizational goal of preparing students for future opportunities and 3M ESPE’s commitment to transform the dental industry. The Lava C.O.S. system will provide the basis for assisting universities to enter the digital age of dentistry.”
The Lava C.O.S. is a powerful teaching tool to advance the learning techniques between students and teachers. It is an innovative digital impression-taking system that allows dentists to view continuous 3D video images captured in a patient’s mouth in real-time on a touch-screen monitor. This real-time visibility allows dentists to confidently and immediately assess the data capture before a patient leaves the office. The technology also allows dentists and labs to have the same advanced tools to review cases knowing that they are seeing exactly the same images. Dentists using the Lava C.O.S. report increased productivity‚ lower remake rates‚ better patient satisfaction and more reliable communication with their labs. Having hands-on experience with the system prior to graduation will help graduates transition their pre-clinical experiences to the patient clinic.
3M ESPE will help facilitate the donations to schools that meet the required criteria in order to ensure that the technology is used to its fullest advantage. “Embracing new technology is a challenge for any organization,” said Larry Lair, president and general manager of 3M ESPE. “3M ESPE is committed to helping 3M Community Giving ensure that selected universities successfully integrate this into their curricula. We are thrilled that they are committed to supporting education and supplying these schools with leading technology.”
3M Community Giving donates cash and products to education and nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities in the United States where the company has facilities. Investments are primarily in technical, engineering, and business schools and efforts that further teaching and learning.
Schools that meet established criteria to receive Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. Systems
ST. PAUL, Minn. - (August 1, 2011) - By the end of 2011, dental programs from selected schools across the nation will be able to offer hands-on training with some of the most advanced technology in the industry. 3M Community Giving, the charitable giving arm of 3M, announced that it will donate Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. impression-taking systems as part of its goal to advance academic excellence in higher education. The donation includes support from 3M’s dental division, 3M ESPE, to successfully integrate the technology into dental schools. Dental schools selected will meet several criteria, including number of students, proximity to 3M facilities and demonstrated capability to integrate digital dentistry into their curriculums.
“Digital-related products are expected to revolutionize the next generation of dentistry, making it essential that students receive training to ensure that they are properly prepared to enter the marketplace,:” said Ian Hardgrove, senior vice president of marketing and sales and president of the 3M Corporate Giving Committee. “Connecting universities with the desire to offer cutting edge technologies with the worldwide leader of dental innovations was a natural fit given our organizational goal of preparing students for future opportunities and 3M ESPE’s commitment to transform the dental industry. The Lava C.O.S. system will provide the basis for assisting universities to enter the digital age of dentistry.”
The Lava C.O.S. is a powerful teaching tool to advance the learning techniques between students and teachers. It is an innovative digital impression-taking system that allows dentists to view continuous 3D video images captured in a patient’s mouth in real-time on a touch-screen monitor. This real-time visibility allows dentists to confidently and immediately assess the data capture before a patient leaves the office. The technology also allows dentists and labs to have the same advanced tools to review cases knowing that they are seeing exactly the same images. Dentists using the Lava C.O.S. report increased productivity‚ lower remake rates‚ better patient satisfaction and more reliable communication with their labs. Having hands-on experience with the system prior to graduation will help graduates transition their pre-clinical experiences to the patient clinic.
3M ESPE will help facilitate the donations to schools that meet the required criteria in order to ensure that the technology is used to its fullest advantage. “Embracing new technology is a challenge for any organization,” said Larry Lair, president and general manager of 3M ESPE. “3M ESPE is committed to helping 3M Community Giving ensure that selected universities successfully integrate this into their curricula. We are thrilled that they are committed to supporting education and supplying these schools with leading technology.”
3M Community Giving donates cash and products to education and nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities in the United States where the company has facilities. Investments are primarily in technical, engineering, and business schools and efforts that further teaching and learning.
lundi 1 août 2011
How to Succeed with New Patients Without Really Trying
As any dentist is well aware, new patients are the lifeblood of any practice. The question is, what's the most effective (and cost-effective) way to do this? My friend, Dr. Gary Sanchez, has figured all of this out for you and is holding a webinar tomorrow evening at 9PM EST. I urge all of you to register to watch this fantastic presentation. You can get the details here.
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