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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Cybercriminals are strategic. They do not attack at random, and they certainly do not take weekends or holidays off. According to HIPAA Journal, these low staffing periods are some of the most dangerous times for organizations, especially in healthcare and dental environments where uptime and data protection are critical.
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.
In today’s fast-paced dental industry, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just exceptional patient care.
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:
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Choosing a dental Practice Management System (PMS) has never been just a software decision
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.
Absolute Dental, a Nevada-based dental service organization operating over 50 locations, has revealed a staggering data breach affecting more than 1.2 million
Choosing a dental Practice Management System (PMS) has never been just a software decision
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).
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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Choosing a dental Practice Management System (PMS) has never been just a software decision
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).
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.
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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