Technology on the go

Advances in dental technology, over the last few years, including practice management software and digital imaging equipment, have helped to streamline workflow and automate previously time-consuming tasks for practice staff. What many dentists may not be taking advantage of are new generation add-ons that provide a way to reach patients via mobile phone, move around the office freely and access patient records whilst out of the practice; all of which could help to increase productivity and make life much easier for practitioners.

In today’s busy work and social environments mobile phones, personal digital assistants such as iPhones and other smart phones abound. The average patient or businessman now expects to be able to access everything they need to conduct their work and social lives, from their mobile phone. No longer the preserve of businessmen, the average consumer now expects to be able to access phone, text and email services all from their mobile phone.