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The Darkhorse Tech Blog

Dental IT tips, cybersecurity guidance, HIPAA updates, and practical advice for practices, startups, and DSOs.

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Startups

Welcome to Darkhorse Tech!

Maybe you’re a scratch practice that’s ready to launch your dental IT from the ground up. Or perhaps you’re a multi-practice DSO looking to integrate your IT across all offices. You might even be an established practice, interested in a helping hand when it comes to complex tech issues.

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Windows Updates Best Practices for Dental Offices

IT Support

Windows Updates Prevent But Can Create Bugs. Windows updates are an important part of a f…

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Why So Many Dentists are Increasing their Cyber Protection and Adding a Security Operations Center

IT Support

If you've been paying attention to the news, you've seen the increase in cyber threats from Russi…

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Power Cycle, How & Why

IT Support

*IMPORTANT NOTE: The more important a device on your network the more important…

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Computer Troubleshooting and Prepping for a Service Call

IT Support

Don't have an IT department or partner and you need a quick fix? You have an IT partner but you…

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Tech Sourcing for Dentists

IT Support

The World of Computers, like the world of Dentistry, is complex and can even be tricky. A Dental…

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How To Update Open Dental

IT Support

How To: Update Open Dental…

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HIPAA

eAssist Dental Solutions Data Breach: What DireWolf's Claim Means for Your Practice

eAssist Dental Solutions data breach: what DireWolf claims, what's actually confirmed, and the steps dental practices should take if they use eAssist

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HIPAA

When Is the HIPAA Security Rule Changing?

HHS pushed the HIPAA Security Rule's finalization to July 2027. Here's the real timeline, why it keeps slipping, and what dental practices should do now.

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HIPAA

Windows Server 2016 End of Life: What It Means for Your Dental Practice

Windows Server 2016 support ends January 12, 2027. Here's what that means for HIPAA compliance at your dental practice, and the real options you have for upgrading or moving to the cloud.

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HIPAA

Cybersecurity Incidents Reported by Dental Practices | Dental IT Guide

Cybersecurity incidents at multiple dental practices exposed patient data. Learn how Dental IT services, email security, and proactive Dental IT solutions reduce risk.

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HIPAA

Recent Cyberattacks on Dental Practices: What They Reveal About Patient Data Security

Recent cyberattacks on dental practices exposed patient data. Learn how Dental IT services, email security, and dental cybersecurity protect your practice.

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HIPAA

HIPAA Security Rule Changes Are Coming: What Dental Practices Should Start Preparing For Now

Proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes could significantly impact dental practices in 2026. Learn what dentists and DSOs should do now to prepare for stricter cybersecurity, MFA, encryption, backup, and compliance requirements.

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Data Security

eAssist Dental Solutions Data Breach: What DireWolf's Claim Means for Your Practice

eAssist Dental Solutions data breach: what DireWolf claims, what's actually confirmed, and the steps dental practices should take if they use eAssist

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Data Security

Dental Practice AI Security Risks

Dental practice AI security risks come from shadow AI, missing BAAs, and weak controls. Here's what your dental IT support needs before adopting AI.

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Data Security

Cybersecurity Incidents Reported by Dental Practices | Dental IT Guide

Cybersecurity incidents at multiple dental practices exposed patient data. Learn how Dental IT services, email security, and proactive Dental IT solutions reduce risk.

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Data Security

Recent Cyberattacks on Dental Practices: What They Reveal About Patient Data Security

Recent cyberattacks on dental practices exposed patient data. Learn how Dental IT services, email security, and dental cybersecurity protect your practice.

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Data Security

HIPAA Security Rule Changes Are Coming: What Dental Practices Should Start Preparing For Now

Proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes could significantly impact dental practices in 2026. Learn what dentists and DSOs should do now to prepare for stricter cybersecurity, MFA, encryption, backup, and compliance requirements.

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Data Security

A $3.3M Lesson for Dental Practices: When IT Vendors Become Your Biggest Risk

A $3.3M dental data breach reveals the hidden risks of IT vendors. Learn how better dental IT services and solutions can protect your practice from cybersecurity threats.

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DSO

How Dental IT Impacts DSO Growth and Profitability

Struggling to scale your DSO? Learn how dental IT support, cybersecurity, and infrastructure impact growth, efficiency, and profitability across locations.

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DSO

Absolute Dental Agrees to $3.3 Million Data Breach Settlement — A Dental Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call

Absolute Dental Group, LLC agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit

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DSO

Dental PMS Market Share: Where Complexity Really Begins

Choosing a dental Practice Management System (PMS) has never been just a software decision

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DIY

How Dental Practices Should Safely Adopt AI Tools

Learn how dental practices can safely adopt AI tools while protecting patient data, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and improving workflows with secure Dental IT solutions.

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DIY

HIPAA Security Rule Changes Are Coming: What Dental Practices Should Start Preparing For Now

Proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes could significantly impact dental practices in 2026. Learn what dentists and DSOs should do now to prepare for stricter cybersecurity, MFA, encryption, backup, and compliance requirements.

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DIY

Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Dentists

Compare Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Dental IT. Learn which platform offers better security, compliance, and Dental IT solutions for your practice.

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Marketing

How Dental Practices Should Safely Adopt AI Tools

Learn how dental practices can safely adopt AI tools while protecting patient data, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and improving workflows with secure Dental IT solutions.

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Marketing

Why Most Dental IT Solutions Fail Dental Practices

Discover why most Dental IT solutions fail dental practices and how proactive Dental IT services improve security, reduce downtime, support compliance, and help practices grow more efficiently.

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Marketing

Dental PMS Market Share: Where Complexity Really Begins

Choosing a dental Practice Management System (PMS) has never been just a software decision

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