Orthodontic

Dr. Anoop Sondhi & Dr. Jeff Biggs Indianapolis, Indiana www.indyortho.com Drs. Sondhi and Biggs recently expanded and remodeled their Indianapolis, Indiana practice. They utilize the Unix based Orthotrac Classic system, and it is seamlessly integrated with Dolphin Imaging for image management. They used a Planmeca Promax digital Pan/Ceph system that is also integrated with Dolphin Imaging. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging. The doctors both utilize digital dictation systems from Olympus. The 29 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. The server equipment is installed in an APC Netshelter rackmount enclosure. They make extensive use of Orthotrac's OnDeck system to optimize patient flow. Windows Media Server is used to stream patient education videos to each room over the computers. Wireless networking 802.11b was deployed covering the entire facility. The doctors telecommute routinely using Microsoft Terminal Services.

Dr. Jeff Harvey Moorehead, Minnesota www.harveyortho.com Dr. Harvey recently updated the computer systems in his Moorhead and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota practices. The change was part of the transition from Oasys to both the Dolphin Imaging and Management systems. A Planmeca Digital Pan/Ceph unit is used for x-ray imaging at both locations, and integrated with Dolphin. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging A HIPAA friendly biometric fingerprint scanner is used with patient signin. The 49 workstation network utilizes a combination of Wyse Thin Clients and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server and a Windows 2003 Terminal server service the clients. The server equipment is installed in a Dell rackmount enclosure. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Terminal services is used to service the satellite office. A T1 line links the two offices together full time, A recent addition is a Imaging Sciences iCAT ConeBeam CT scanner used in conjunction with Dolphin 3D.

Dr. David Kemp Franklin, Tennessee www.kemportho.com Dr. Kemp recently updated the computer systems in his Franklin and Brentwood, Tennessee practices. The change was part of the transition from OPMS to both the Dolphin Imaging and Management systems. An Instrumentarium Digital Pan/Ceph unit is used for x-ray imaging at both locations, and integrated with Dolphin. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging A HIPAA friendly biometric fingerprint scanner is used with patient signin. The 45 workstation network utilizes a combination of Wyse Thin Clients and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server and a Windows 2003 Terminal server service the clients. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Terminal services is used to service the satellite office. A T1 line links the two offices together full time, . Motion Computing tablet computers are used for adhoc presentations.

Dr. Sean Sefidpour Rocklin, California www.sefidpourortho.com Dr. Sefidpour recently updated the computer systems in his Rocklin, California practice and built a new practice in Granite Bay, California. The change was part of the transition from Orthotrac Office to both the Dolphin Imaging and Management systems. An Instrumentarium Digital Pan/Ceph unit is used for x-ray imaging at both locations, and integrated with Dolphin. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging A HIPAA friendly biometric fingerprint scanner is used with patient signin. The 40 workstation network utilizes a combination of Wyse Thin Clients and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server and a Windows 2003 Terminal server service the clients. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Terminal services is used to service the satellite office. A T1 line links the two offices together full time.

Dr. David Wardlaw Little Rock, Arkansas www.Wardlawortho.com Dr. Wardlawrecently updated the computer systems in his Little Rock and Cabot, Arkansas practices. The change was part of the transition from OMS Imaging to Dolphin Imaging, integrate with the existing Orthotrac Classic management system. Sirona digital Pan/Ceph units are used for x-ray imaging at both locations, and integrated with Dolphin. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging The 29 workstation network utilizes a combination of Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server services the clients. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering both facilities. An Internet based VPN links the two offices together full time.

Drs. Vincent Quas, Kate Quas and Julie Panchera Bend, Oregon www.BrightSmiles.com The Doctors recently updated the computer systems in his Bend and Redmond, Oregon practices. The change was part of the transition from Orthotrac Classic to both the Dolphin Imaging and Management systems. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging A HIPAA friendly biometric fingerprint scanner is used with patient signin. The 29 workstation network utilizes a combination of Wyse Thin Clients and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server and a Windows 2003 Terminal server service the clients. The server equipment is installed in a Dell rackmount enclosure. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Terminal services is used to service the satellite office. An Internet based VPN links the two offices together full time. The doctors telecommute routinely using Microsoft Terminal Services.

Dr. Mark Holt Roseville, California www.bracesbyholt.com Dr. Holt recently updated the computer systems in his Roseville and Sacramento, California practices. The change was part of the update from OrthoII OneTouch to Ortho2 Viewpoint. Dolphin Imaging is used for Image Mangement. A Sorodex Digital X-ray system is used in both locations, and integrated with Dolphin. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with Dolphin Imaging The 40 workstation network utilizes a combination of Wyse Thin Clients and Windows XP Professional workstations. A dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server and a Windows 2003 Terminal server service the clients. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Terminal services is used to service the satellite office. A T1 line links the two offices together full time.

Dr. Bob Scholz & Dr. John Ogro Orinda, California www.orthoii.com Drs. Scholz and Ogro updated the computers system in their Orinda, California practice. The change was made to make the transition from the DOS based OrthoII OneTouch application to Windows based Ortho2 Viewpoint. Dolphin Imaging is extensively utilized for image management. IACT Case Presenter is used to assist in patient education. The 12 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. The doctors telecommute routinely using Microsoft Terminal Services.

Dr. Thomas Marcel Livermore, California www.marcelorthodontics.com Dr. Marcel has thriving practice in Livermore, California. A recent convert from DOS based OrthoII OneTouch system to the Windows based Ortho2 Viewpoint sytem, the practice relies heavily on the integrated Dolphin Imaging system for image management. They use a Planmeca Promax digital Pan/Ceph system that is also integrated with Dolphin Imaging. The OrthoCAD system is used for digital models and is integrated with the Dolphin system. IACT Case Presenter is used to assist in patient education. vCom is used for the internal office communication system. The 23 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Small Business Server. The server equipment is installed in a Dell rackmount enclosure. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Wireless networking 802.11 was deployed covering the entire facility. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. A HIPAA friendly biometric fingerprint scanner is used with patient signin, and digital signature pads are used at reception and consultation to achieve a truly paperless office. Motion Computing tablet computers are used for adhoc presentations.

Dr. Hendrik Blom Citrus Heights, California www.blomsortho.com Dr. Blom has a modern practice in Citrus Heights, California. The practice uses the recently converted from DOS based OrthoSoft to New Horizons. Biomex imaging system is being used for image management. The 8 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business 2003 Server. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Wireless networking 802.11g was deployed covering the entire facility. The doctor telecommutes routinely using Microsoft Remote Desktop Connections via the Internet.

Dr. Alan C. Tan Woodland, California www.tanortho.com Dr. Tan recently constructed a new practice in Woodland, California. During the process he took his practice paperless, with chair side computing and digital x-ray. Unix based Orthotrac Classic was updated to the Windows based Orthotrac Office. A Planmeca Digital Pan/Ceph unit is used for x-ray imaging. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. The 14 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Dr. Tan also uses the Macintosh based Quikceph imaging program on two Mac systems, and each can seamlessly access the Windows network.

Dr. James Gill Evansville, Indiana www.gillorthodontics.com Dr. Gill recently constructed a new office in Evansville, Indiana. During the move to the new office the change was made from the DOS based OrthoII OneTouch application to Windows based Ortho2 Viewpoint. Dolphin Imaging was installed for image management. Televox Housecalls is used to assist in appointment notifications. Computer Aided Intercom from Cieos is used for the internal office communication system. The 18 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Wireless networking 802.11b was deployed covering the entire facility.

EastLake Dental Specialties Chula Vista, California www.orthopedo.com EastLake Dental Specialties in Chula Vista, California is owned by Drs. Hoss and Keri. The practice combines ortho, pedo and surgery in two locations. Their systems include electronic practice management software, digital photography, digital x-ray and online training. They have 30+ Windows workstations and three Windows servers to support 100 patients per day and over 15 staff. The two practices are connected over a full-time Wide Area Network (WAN).

Dr. Nile Scott Pueblo, Colorado Dr. Nile Scott recently upgraded his orthodontic practice in Pueblo, Colorado. They utilized the Unix based Orthotrac Classic system with Dolphin Imaging and Orthotrac Imaging. They upgraded to Dolphin Management and use only Dolphin Imaging for their image management. They continue to use an Imaging Sciences CommCAT imaging system for doing digital temporomadibular joint (TMJ) tomograms and Cephs. These images are then scanned into Dolphin Imaging using a flatbed transparency scanner. The office utilizes Televox’s Housecalls and Tlink system for patient communication. The 21 station network utilizes an equal combination of computer workstations as thick clients running Windows XP Professional and WYSE Thin Clients and a dedicated Windows 2003 Standard Server with Terminal Services. In addition to chairside computing, Sony Playstation 2’s were installed as well as special LCD displays with television tuners. Wireless networking 802.11b/g was deployed covering the entire facility.

Dr. Kathleen Tavarez San Carlos, California www.drtavarez.com Dr. Tavarez upgraded her orthodontic practice in San Carlos, California by adding an additional office in Redwood Shores, California. During the addition, she converted from OrthoII Onetouch to OrthoII Viewpoint and replaced the image management software Gendex VixWin2000 to Dolphin Imaging. A year later, she added a Planmeca Promax and Canon Digital Rebel to the equation to keep all the digital records in-house. The office utilizes JulySoft’s ReminderPro system for patient communication. The 17 station network utilizes a combination of computer workstations and laptops running Windows XP Professional and a dedicated Windows 2003 Standard Server with Terminal Services. The offices are connected via a dedicated T1 line and Cisco Routers. Wireless networking 802.11b/g was deployed covering the Redwood Shores facility.

Drs. Lee Boese and Lee Boese Jr. Merced, California http://www.drboese.com This father and son orthodontic team of Dr. Lee Boese and Dr. Lee Boese Jr. relocated their practice in Merced, California while performing some significant upgrades. Their film-based pan/ceph unit was replaced with an Instrumentarium OP100. They continue to utilize Kodak Orthotrac Practice Management Software with Kodak Orthotrac Imaging in the new office but also plan to incorporate Practiceworks Lights Network Communications Module as well as the Patient Flow and Charting Modules. As part of the new office, the office also incorporated the SMED Nexus raised flooring. This allows them flexibility for physically reconfiguring their office while its design provides simple cable management in a plug & play zoned layout. Wireless networking 802.11b/g was deployed covering the entire office.

Dr. Ronald Champion Modesto, California www.championsmiles.com Dr. Champion recently built a new office in Modesto, California. They use IMS Digital Office Practice Management Software with an integrated link to Dolphin Imaging. Their new office also uses a Planmeca Promax for capturing digital pan/cephs. Dolphin light boxes remove shadows cast behind patients when taking digital portraits of patients. The office utilizes Televox’s Housecalls and Tlink system for patient communication. The network utilizes computer workstations running Windows XP Professional and a dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server. The next phase of his project may incorporate chairside computing. Wireless networking 802.11b/g was deployed covering the entire facility.

Drs. Russell Chang and Christine Chung Los Alamitos, California http://www.changorthodontics.com/ After years of careful planning, their new office is finally built and running. Drs. Chang and Chung relocated their practice to a new building in the heart of Los Alamitos, California. They fully utilize Dolphin’s Practice Management and Imaging solutions. Biometric patient sign-in is a great feature and helps with patient flow. Their new pan/ceph unit is an Instrumentarium OP100 and includes a computer touch-screen interface for capturing digital pans and cephs. They also use two different types of intraoral x-ray systems, one is the Soredex DIGORA Optime Intraoral Digital Imaging System while the other are direct Instrumentarium Intraoral SIGMA Sensors. The office includes numerous large format plasma displays for patient education and practice promotion. These dual purpose displays can also display satellite television or DVD movies. The office utilizes Televox’s Housecalls and Tlink system for patient communication. The practice runs on Dell Optiplex workstations running Windows XP Professional and a dedicated Windows 2003 Small Business Server. Dual LCD monitors are used in the consultation rooms to help during patient consults. Wireless networking 802.11b/g was deployed covering the entire office.

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Mission Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery San Diego, California www.mvoms.com Drs. Hammond, Smith and Kuklok recently expanded and remodeled their thriving surgery practice in San Diego, California. They utilize the Windows based WinOMS management software. They are using Dolphin Imaging for image management and treatment planning. They use a Planmeca Promax digital Pan/Ceph system that is also integrated with Dolphin Imaging. Computer Aided Intercom from Cieos is used for the internal office communication system. The 30 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Wireless networking 802.11b was deployed covering the entire facility. Microsoft Exchange Server is used to provide email and other groupware services to the staff. Windows Media Server is used to stream patient education videos to each room over the computers. The doctors still use the Macintosh based Quikceph imaging program on two Mac systems, and each can seamlessly access the Windows network.

Jackson-Heise Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sacramento, California www.jackson-heiseoms.com Drs. Jackson, Heise and Lim recently updated their existing surgery practice in Sacramento, California. They utilize the Windows based WinOMS practice management software. An Instrumentarium digital Pan/Ceph system is used and it stored images in the Cliniview XV imaging software. The 8 PC network utilizes Windows 2000 Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Windows Media is used to stream patient education videos in the consult rooms over the computers.

Endodontic

Anthony H. Savage and Brian Quesnell San Diego, California www.hillcrestendo.com Dr. Savage has a very successful endodontic practice in San Diego, California. The practice uiltizes the Dentrix practice mangement system and the Schick digital x-ray sensor and software system. Special emphasis was placed on developing custom Microsoft Word templates that would integrate with Dentrix and Schick allowing for a unified reporting and document generation capability. The 9 workstation network utilizes a dedicated Windows 2000 Small Business Server. Remote access is provided by Windows Terminal Services.

Escondido Endodontics Escondido, California www.escoendo.com Drs. Hanlon and Jerome practice in Escondido, California. The 10 workstaion network includes a dedicated Windows 2000 Small Business Server. For administrative practice management, the office uses PBS Endo. For clinical information management, the office uses The Digital Office software system and the Schick digital x-ray sensor and software.

Periodontic

Pediatric

Dentistry

Dr. Paul Menges San Jose, California www.drmenges.com Dr. Menges has practices in Hayward and San Jose, California. Both practices have been completely digital for some time. They utilize the Windows based Dentrix management software. They are using Dentrix Imaging 3.0 for intraoral image management. A Gendex Denoptix digital X-ray system is used in combination with the VxWin image management software, which is linked to the Dentrix database. The Hayward office is a 15 PC network utilizes Windows 2000 and XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. The San Jose office is a 9 PC network and utilizes Windows 95/98 workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. The two facilities are connected together via the Internet using a VPN tunnel. The doctor and staff telecommute routinely using Microsoft Terminal Services over the Internet.

New Day Dental Pleasanton, California www.newdaydental.com Dr. Ken Wishart recently constructed a new practice in Pleasanton, California. In this move to a digital office he deployed chair side computing. They utilize the Windows based Dentrix management software. They are using Dentrix Imaging 3.0 for intraoral image management. Dexis direct digital intraoral X-ray sensors are used in combination with the Dexis image management software. The 11 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Wireless networking 802.11b was deployed covering the entire facility.

Waterford Dental Group Dublin, California www.waterforddental.com Drs. Chang and Wong recently constructed a new practice in Dublin, California. With this new venture they are making the move to the paperless practice. They utilize the Windows based Dentrix management software. They are using Dentrix Imaging 3.0 for intraoral image management. They have a Planmeca Promax film based Pan/Ceph unit. The Caesy system is being used for interactive patient education. The 10 PC network utilizes Windows XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. Wireless networking 802.11b was deployed covering the entire facility.

Regents Dental La Jolla, California www.regentsdental.com Drs. Eskeland and Ettefagh practice in La Jolla, California. The office recently upgraded their network to include computers with dual monitors in all 8 operatories. The network is served by a dedicated Windows 2000 Small Business Server. The office was already using Dentrix and upgraded to the full version of Dentrix Image that allows for capture of intra-oral images, cosmetic imaging, and processing of digital x-rays. The Air Techniques's ScanX digital scanner is integrated into Dentrix Image for capturing all x-rays including Pan/Ceph images. The Casey Patient Education system is integrated into the network and provided to all workstations through Casey's Linux server appliance.

Dr. Doug Christiansen San Diego, California www.deanzadental.com Dr. Christiansen practices in San Diego, California. The office recently upgraded their Dentrix system to include the complete version of Dentrix Image that includes intra-oral, cosmetic, and x-ray imaging and management. Each operatory has a dedicated computer for both the doctor and the assistant. Air Techniques's ScanX digital scanner is integrated into Dentrix Image for bringing all x-ray images directly into the Dentrix Patient Chart. The Casey Patient Education system is integrated into the network and provided to all workstations through Casey's Linux server appliance.

Dental Imaging Labs

ddi Imaging Centers Sacramento, Vacaville, Napa & Roseville, CA Littleton, CO www.ddicenters.com Diagnostic Digital Imaging has dental imaging centers in Northern California and Colorado. As the name implies most of their imaging services involve digital imaging. The centers feature the iCAT Cone Beam CT systems from Imaging Sciences which produce a three dimensional digital model of the patients head. Dolphin Imaging is used for Image management, Cephalometric tracings and 3D modeling of the CBCT data. AnywhereDolphin is used to electronically deliver the Dolphin records to their referrers. Digital photography is done using Fuji S1, S2 and S3 cameras. They use a variety of photographic and x-ray printers including the Olympus P400/P440, Kodak 8650/8670, Codonics NP1660M and the Codonics Horizon SE Medical imagers. Some of the centers offer three dimensional photography services using a system made by 3DMD. The five office networks are linked together using Internet based VPN solutions into one large corporate network. Overall there are more than 30 systems talking to 5 server with over 10 Terabytes (TB) of data storage. They use storage arrays form Promise Technologies and Buffalo Storage. Most workstations are Dell Optiplex PCs using Windows XP Professional. The five offices utilize Microsoft Exchange Server for groupware applications. Scheduling for all offices is done with Radiology Lab Management System (RLMS)

Edmonton Diagnostic Imaging Edmonton, Alberta, Canada www.edxi.com Edmonton Diagnostic Imaging is dental imaging center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. EDI has modeled itself in many ways after ddi, and features many of the same services. The center features a NewTom 9000 3D Volumetric imaging system. The Dolphin Imaging system is used with a Kodak DCS420 digital camera and a Kodak 8650 Dye sublimation photographic printer. Dolphin Imaging is also used for Cephalometric tracings. The OrthoII OneTouch practice management system has been adapted for their scheduling needs. The network includes 8 Windows 98, 2000 and XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows NT 4.0 Server. The server features a Promise Technology Ultratrak RM8000 external RAID array with 1.4 TB of storage space for the NewTom datasets. NewTom images are printed on a Codonics NM1660 medical grade printing system.

Modesto Maxillofacial Imaging Modesto, California Modesto Maxillofacial Imaging is a dental imaging center in Modesto, California. The center features a NewTom 9000 3D Volumetric imaging system that produces a digital model of the patient's head. The Biomex photographic system is used with a Fuji S1 Pro digital camera and an Olympus P400 Dye sublimation photographic printer. Dolphin Imaging is used for Cephalometric tracings. The network includes 3 Windows 2000 and XP Professional workstations and a dedicated Windows 2000 Server. NewTom images are printed on a Codonics NM1660 medical grade printing system.