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Open Dental 3rd Party Software Comparison Chart
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Starting a dental practice can be an exciting and daunting experience. There are many important decisions to make, including choosing an IT firm to help manage your technology needs. While it may be tempting to choose a general IT firm, it is important for a startup dental practice to choose a dental experienced IT firm. In this blog post, we'll explore why.

Dental practices across the U.S. have become a favorite target for hackers, and ransomware has be…

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

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.

Learn what dental IT services actually include and how the right dental IT solutions improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and protect your practice.

Technology is constantly evolving in dentistry. New tools promise better workflows, improved patient experiences, and more efficient practice management.

Most dental practices have Dental IT support.But not all providers operate the same way. Some are proactive, while some are reactive. Here I'm going to tell you how to tell the difference.

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.

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.

As we look ahead to 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity, especially in healthcare and dental practices, is evolving rapidly

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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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 10 effective ways dental practices can save money with a Managed Service Provider (MSP), from reducing IT overhead to preventing downtime and improving cybersecurity.

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