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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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5 Ways Dental IT Support Can Improve Patient Experience

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DSO & Multi-Office Dental IT Infrastructure Guide

Expanding from one dental practice to a growing network of locations—or a full DSO—introduces new layers of IT complexity. What once worked for a single site may now cause downtime, inconsistent performance, and compliance risk across your group. Complexity in these environments will mean more tickets for the support department down the road. Now is the time to stop, and plan out the type of system you want.

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Maximizing Efficiency: Best Practices for Implementing Dental IT Solutions

In today’s fast-paced dental industry, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just exceptional patient care.

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The ROI of Dental IT: How Technology Investments Boost Your Practice's Bottom Line

Investing in the right technology can mean the difference between a thriving practice and one that's merely surviving.

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AI Threat? Is Your Staff Using Free AI Tools With e-PHI?

AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Grammarly, and free note-taking or transcription apps are everywhere — and they’re incredibly useful. But there’s a growing problem most dental practices don’t realize they have:

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Delta Dental of Virginia Breach (145,918 Affected)

Another major dental-related breach just hit the headlines — and it’s a reminder that the weakest link in cybersecurity often isn’t a firewall… it’s an inbox.

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The Ultimate HIPAA Risk Assessment Guide for Dental Practices (2025/2026 Edition)

Learn how to complete a HIPAA risk assessment for your dental practice in 2025/2026. Discover step-by-step processes, audit red flags, and how Darkhorse Tech helps practices stay compliant and secure.

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Cybersecurity for Dental Practices: Protecting Your Patient Data and Reputation

The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the dental industry, with an increasing number of practices embracing digital solutions to streamline their operations. However, this shift towards digital dentistry has also brought about new challenges in the form of cybersecurity risks. Protecting your patient data and your practice's reputation is now more critical than ever. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of cybersecurity for dental practices and outline some best practices to ensure the safety of your patient data and the integrity of your practice.

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The Crucial Role of Data Backups and Disaster Recovery Planning in Dental Practices

The digital age has brought about numerous advancements in dental practice management, such as electronic health records and digital imaging. However, these technologies also bring new risks, making it crucial for dental practices to implement robust data backup and disaster recovery plans. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of data backups and disaster recovery planning for dental practices, and how they contribute to the practice's overall resilience and success.

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Protecting Your Dental Practice from Cyber Threats: Best Practices for Cybersecurity

As the healthcare industry becomes increasingly reliant on digital technologies, dental practices are faced with new cybersecurity risks. Cybercriminals are targeting healthcare providers with increasing frequency, seeking to steal sensitive patient data, disrupt operations, and even extort money. It is crucial for dental practices to take cybersecurity seriously and implement best practices to protect themselves and their patients from cyber threats.

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URGENT HIPAA UPDATE: WILL CHANGE HOW ALL DENTISTS PRACTICE!

Major HIPAA Update: Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. Without spe…

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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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DSO & Multi-Office Dental IT Infrastructure Guide

Expanding from one dental practice to a growing network of locations—or a full DSO—introduces new layers of IT complexity. What once worked for a single site may now cause downtime, inconsistent performance, and compliance risk across your group. Complexity in these environments will mean more tickets for the support department down the road. Now is the time to stop, and plan out the type of system you want.

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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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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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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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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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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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