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27 Nov 2025

What is an AI Phone System? A Deep Dive into the Future of Practice Management

Looking to upgrade your dental phone system? Have you considered AI phone systems? Here's what you can expect.

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1 Jul 2025

The Backup Balancing Act: Why You Need Both Local and Cloud Backups

Best practice for modern SMEs is to use both local and cloud-based backups in tandem. It's not overkill. It's smart, secure, and means you're ready for whatever curveballs your IT throws at you.

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27 Nov 2025

What is the best AI phone system for dental practices?

Looking to upgrade your dental phone system? Here's our summary of the best AI phone systems for dental practices.

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18 Aug 2025

Why Centralising Your IT, Internet, and Phone Support Just Makes Sense

Today, over half of our customers centralise their IT support, phones and Internet. And here's why that's such a smart decision.

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20 Oct 2025

IT Support For Dental Practices: A Complete Guide

What does specialist IT support for dental practices actually entail? It's far more than a generic helpline. Here's exactly what it is and why it's a non-negotiable asset for the modern dental clinic.

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1 Jul 2025

Cybersecurity for SMEs: Are You Really Covered?

Cybersecurity measures are essential. It's important to take a layered approach to security at your dental practice. Here's a breakdown of what cybersecurity for SMEs you should have in place.

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20 Aug 2021

Why do I need a dedicated server?

One of the consistent differences between well-built and poorly built dental practice networks is the presence, or not, of a dedicated server.

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4 Jun 2021

IT Elements to Consider When Extending Your Practice or Adding a Surgery

Adding a surgery, reworking reception, or extending your practice? Here are 10 things to consider from an IT point of view before you start.

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How the Hackers Will Get You

Business owners think cyber attacks are like home burglaries: unlucky, but rare. The Internet really isn't like that. Here's what the threat actually looks like.

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17 Sep 2025

How and why we created DentalDial | AI Phone Systems for Dental Practices

How and why we created our AI phone system add-on app for dental practices. VoIP telephones for dentists. IT solutions for dental practices.

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1 Sep 2025

How to create an AI dental phone system

Our AI trainer, Lara McNaughton, discusses how human involvement in the development of our AI dental phone system was essential.

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1 Sep 2025

Why We Stopped Using Internal Email (and Why You Might Too)

We stopped using internal email years ago. No one in our business sends emails to each other anymore, and honestly? We don't miss it.

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23 Apr 2021

What is Multi Factor Authentication?

Just what is Multi Factor Authentication? In this blog article we go over what it is and why you need it turned on for your business.

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19 Nov 2025

Innovations in Modern Dental IT Support

Explore the latest advancements in modern dental IT support to enhance your practice's efficiency.

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1 Sep 2025

No More Servers, No More Hassle? Why That's a Misleading Message

Moving your PMS to the cloud brings real advantages, but the message often glosses over the hidden costs and practical realities. Here's the truth about servers, support and the cloud.

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11 Feb 2021

Why D3nt4l and Buffalo1 are NOT OK passwords!

How do you make a secure password? In this blog post we go over what passwords to avoid, and how to make a secure one.

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1 Sep 2025

The Dental Phone System Contract Scam

Dentists are being scammed by 5, 7 and 9 year dental phone system contracts. Here's why.

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8 Oct 2025

How to effectively prompt AI tools

Prompting AI is a skill, but it's not as tricky as it seems. Here's how to prompt AI tools effectively.

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1 Jul 2025

Why You Should Use A Proper Server (and not just a beefy desktop)

We often come across setups where the "server" turns out to be a glorified desktop PC tucked under a desk. Let's be blunt: that's not a server.

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16 Sep 2025

Moving DNS Wholesale to Amazon Route 53: A Step Forward for Reliability, Security, and Email Deliverability

We're migrating customer domains from OpenSRS to Amazon Route 53, AWS's enterprise-grade DNS service, alongside tightening SPF, DKIM and DMARC for every customer domain.

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2 Sep 2025

Free Cybersecurity Solutions for Dentists and Dental Practices

Good IT security costs money. But here are four absolutely free cybersecurity solutions for dentists and dental practices that you should implement straight away.

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11 May 2021

Why is my practice computer so slow?!

The slow IT performance problem, and why it's more complex than you might think.

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19 Aug 2025

Essential IT Considerations When Setting Up A Squat Dental Practice

This guide sets out the essential IT considerations for squat practices. Think of it as your blueprint for building a practice that runs smoothly from day one and scales as you grow.

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1 Jul 2025

Why Structured Cabling Matters More Than You Think

When it comes to reliable IT, structured cabling is the unsung hero. Here's what good cabling looks like, why it's so important, and how to spot the warning signs of a network in distress.

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1 Jul 2025

What to Look for in a Modern VoIP System: The Smart Business Checklist

If you're reviewing VoIP phone options or wondering if your current setup is holding you back, here's what a smart, modern VoIP solution should look like.

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9 Sep 2025

Choosing the Right Website Hosting Services

A good hosting provider ensures your website is fast, secure, and always available. Here's what matters most and how to make the best choice for your dental clinic.

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11 Sep 2025

What kind of server do I need for a dental practice?

Despite the continued move to cloud, businesses are still buying physical servers. Here's what kind of server you need for a dental practice.

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1 Jul 2025

What Makes a Good (and Bad) WiFi Network: A Tech Guide for Businesses

What does a good WiFi network actually look like? And how can you spot a bad one a mile off? Let's take a walk through the wireless jungle.

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1 Oct 2025

Do I need to upgrade to Windows 11?

The deadline has passed and you're probably wondering, should I upgrade to Windows 11? Yes, here's why.

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13 Jan 2022

Windows updates, automatic? Or manual?

There are different views in the IT support industry regarding Windows updates. Here is why we believe they should always be automatically deployed on dental practice networks.

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1 Jul 2025

Why Small Businesses Should Ditch Workgroups and Embrace Active Directory or Entra ID

As your team grows, so do the risks of a workgroup setup. Here's why moving to Active Directory, Entra ID, or a hybrid of the two is one of the smartest decisions a small business can make.

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