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Dental Startup Tips: How to Set Up the Best Patient Entertainment Experience

What's the best patient entertainment setup? When selecting ceiling-mounted patient enterta…

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Four Steps to IT Success for Dental Startup Practices

At Darkhorse Tech, we specialize in dental startup practices, from start to finish. We wi…

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Advantages of Working with a Remote Dental IT Team

As your Dental IT support team we can take care of the IT end of the business and allow you to fo…

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An essential read for any start-up practice.

An essential read for any start-up practice.

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Do Small Dental Practices and Start-Ups Need to Worry About Cybercrime?

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How to Avoid Dental HIPAA Violations

Learn how to steer clear of dental HIPAA violations. Essential tips to safeguard patient data and ensure compliance. Explore more on our dental blog!

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Safeguarding Patient Data: Understanding Cloud Hosted Systems in Dental Offices

In the context of dental practices, understanding the nuances of cloud hosted data is important not only for safeguarding patient information but also for ensuring compliance with stringent and sometimes expensive regulatory frameworks like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

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Why Expertise Matters: The Vital Role of Qualified IT in Dentistry

Dentistry, like any other healthcare sector, operates within a highly regulated environment where patient confidentiality and data security are paramount. This is where the expertise of qualified IT professionals who understand the intricacies of dentistry becomes indispensable.

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Why Dental Practices Are Hacker Target #1 in 2025–2026

If you run a dental practice, you might assume that cybercriminals are more interested in hospitals, big health systems, or major corporations. The truth is quite the opposite.

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HHS Cracks Down on Data Blocking: What This Means for Dental Practices and Cloud PMS Providers

As recently announced, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has instructed agencies to ramp up enforcement against information blocking—when healthcare providers, IT developers, or health networks restrict the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI)

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Nevada Dental Data Breach: 1.2 Million Patients Affected — A Cautionary Tale

Absolute Dental, a Nevada-based dental service organization operating over 50 locations, has revealed a staggering data breach affecting more than 1.2 million

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Why Dental Practices Are Hacker Target #1 in 2025–2026

If you run a dental practice, you might assume that cybercriminals are more interested in hospitals, big health systems, or major corporations. The truth is quite the opposite.

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Special Requirements in Florida & Wisconsin for Healthcare Data Offshoring & Storage

As healthcare practices explore or continue using cloud solutions, offshore vendors, and third‑party IT providers, it’s critical to understand that not all rules are federal. States like Florida and Wisconsin have passed their own laws/regulations that impose additional restrictions around patient data – especially when that data is stored or accessed outside the U.S. Knowing these state rules can protect your practice from unexpected compliance risk, fines, or even loss of licensure.

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HHS Cracks Down on Data Blocking: What This Means for Dental Practices and Cloud PMS Providers

As recently announced, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has instructed agencies to ramp up enforcement against information blocking—when healthcare providers, IT developers, or health networks restrict the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI)

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Nevada Dental Data Breach: 1.2 Million Patients Affected — A Cautionary Tale

Absolute Dental, a Nevada-based dental service organization operating over 50 locations, has revealed a staggering data breach affecting more than 1.2 million

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Darkhorse Dental IT Presents: Is Moving to the Cloud Right for Your Dental Practice?

The technological landscape is ever-changing, and the cloud has become a pivotal component in modern business operations. For dental practices, cloud-based solutions can offer numerous advantages, including flexibility, efficiency, and enhanced security. But how can you determine if migrating to the cloud is the right decision for your practice? Darkhorse Dental IT has the insights you need!

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Top 5 Dental IT Companies for DSOs of 2023-2024

Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) play a vital role in managing and supporting dental practices across multiple locations. As non-clinical operations become more complex, the need for reliable dental IT solutions is crucial for the success of these organizations. In this blog post, we'll explore the top five dental IT companies that DSOs should consider partnering with in 2023-2024.

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Why Open Dental Private Cloud is so popular among DSOs

Cloud-based solutions have been buzzwords around the dental industry for a long time. Much of tha…

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Vetting Your Vendors

In a dental practice, vendors aren’t just supply reps. They’re the outside companies you bring in to run critical parts of your business — from IT support and marketing/website developers, to third-party apps that connect to your practice management system (PMS).

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Which Microsoft 365 License is Right for My Dental Practice or DSO?

Discover the ideal Microsoft 365 license for your dental practice or DSO with Darkhorse Tech. Learn about options tailored to enhance your practice's productivity.

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How to Optimize Google Chrome for Max Speed

Google Chrome stands tall as a preferred browser choice for many, thanks to its intuitive design and a slew of features. But sometimes, even Chrome can be a tad sluggish, leading to a less than smooth browsing journey. If you've ever found yourself in this situation, take a deep breath. We have curated some handy tricks to rev up your Chrome experience.‍

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Protecting Your Dental Practice Technology from Unexpected Power Outages

Nothing can be more challenging than witnessing crucial dental practice equipment shutdown due to an unforeseen power outage⚡. Weather-related disruptions and other uncontrollable factors can be particularly daunting. Proper preparation before a blackout can save valuable hours or even days of lost work. So, what's the right protocol during a sudden power interruption? And how do you recover swiftly afterward? Let's delve into how to fortify your dental practice against unexpected power outages, and navigate the journey before, during, and after an outage.

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Vetting Your Vendors

In a dental practice, vendors aren’t just supply reps. They’re the outside companies you bring in to run critical parts of your business — from IT support and marketing/website developers, to third-party apps that connect to your practice management system (PMS).

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Integrating AI and Machine Learning into Your Dental Practice: Opportunities and Challenges

As the world continues to embrace technological advancements, dental practices are not left behind. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are increasingly becoming essential tools for dental professionals, helping them improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and streamline workflows. This blog post explores the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI and ML into your dental practice and how to harness their full potential.

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Microsoft's Copilot: Revolutionizing Office Documents for Dental Practices

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Microsoft has introduced a game-changer for the dental industry. Copilot, a cutting-edge AI-driven software, is poised to revolutionize the way dental practices manage their office documents. In this blog post, we'll explore how Microsoft's Copilot will transform document management for dental practices and improve overall efficiency.

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How Dental Practices are Using ChatGPT to Attract New Patients

As an AI language model, ChatGPT can suggest several ways for a dental practice to attract new patients:

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