Going digital soon. What's been the group's experience with various
systems. Already have Schick cameras, so have that software already on
computers in each operatory. John

Been digital since 1999. what do you want to discuss?

Got to buy a system. Schick seems to have most of the market. Anyone

"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
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Been digital since 1999. what do you want to discuss?

Got to buy a system. Schick seems to have most of the market. Anyone
using it? Pros/cons of Schick vs other systems. John

"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
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Been digital since 1999. what do you want to discuss?

Got to buy a system. Schick seems to have most of the market. Anyone
using it? Pros/cons of Schick vs other systems. John

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:57:11 -0400, "John & Ninetta" <jsuljak@sentex.net> wrote:


"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
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Been digital since 1999. what do you want to discuss?

Got to buy a system. Schick seems to have most of the market. Anyone
using it? Pros/cons of Schick vs other systems. John


Not personally but my endo buddy has Schick and he very much
would like to change, however he has too much $ tied in his system.

Tells me that he would change to Dentrix if it was economically feasible.

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:05:49 GMT, Newbie <nox@bix.nex> wrote:

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:57:11 -0400, "John & Ninetta" <jsuljak@sentex.net
wrote:


"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
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Been digital since 1999. what do you want to discuss?

Got to buy a system. Schick seems to have most of the market. Anyone
using it? Pros/cons of Schick vs other systems. John


Not personally but my endo buddy has Schick and he very much
would like to change, however he has too much $ tied in his system.

Tells me that he would change to Dentrix if it was economically feasible.


Might have been Dexis

I think the software you use to view the images is more important than the
brand of sensor.

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Amatus

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:12:18 -0400, "Amatus Cremona"
Nicola@sottovocce.com> wrote:

I think the software you use to view the images is more important than the
brand of sensor.

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Amatus


Well, they usually come as a package.
And the resolution of the sensor is an important consideration.
Integrating with any PMS should be seamless

You should be able to use Photoshop to view images if you wanted.

On second though I gotta take issue with your statement.

If we extrapolate your statement to digital cameras then
by that token we could use a JoeBob camera and turn
the image into a masterpiece with the 'right' software.

I think not, it is definitely comes down to the resolution
of the sensor. Or quality of the optics in a camera's case,
plus the megapixel resolution of said camera.

Bet you don't own a Walgreen's 2MP digital camera,
bet it is a Nikon 8 MP.


BTW finally bit the bullet and ponied up for a
PMS package. Gonna need some hints on how to file electronically.

There are *NO* digital x-ray scanners designed for entry level home
enthusiasts.

My Nikon CoolPx is only 5.0 megapixels,,,,,,,,,,, But, I have had it for a
number of years now. I had it when we went for the sail-boat ride.

Which PMS did you get? Dentrix I imagine.

I don't know which toolbar
buttons they use to launch electronic claims, but imagine it has to be easy.
In ES, it is one click to pre-view a list of claims ready to send, open
selected claims only if you need to double check them, two more clicks to
send the claims, then close the window. Takes all of 15 seconds usually.
Much faster since they went to internet submissions rather than modem
transmissions.

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Amatus

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:52:16 -0400, "Amatus Cremona"
Nicola@sottovocce.com> wrote:

Thanks but what I need to know is how to get or sign up for my
provider numbers. Isn't there a national number ?
And don't we need a e-claims clearing house provider ?

Supposed to get RR today in the orfice. Whoops ! Office. <hehe

Which PM software do you plan to use to manage the images?

Which PM software do you plan to use to manage the images?

My practice management software is Tracker (www.bridge-network.com). They
have written bridge software such that there is a Schick icon on the
scheduler screen of Tracker. I just highlight the patient's appointment
on the scheduler, click on the Schick icon, and the Schick CDR software
opens with all of that selected patient's images. I currently use the
Schick software to only store intraoral camera photos, not x-rays. You
are correct in saying that the data is stored in 2 different places with
the method, but its relatively seamless to access the images using this
method. You should know that here in Canada, the Schick CDR software came
free with the purchase of the cameras 2.5 years ago. Not sure if its
still thrown in, but I do know the version that I'm using is still the
same one available.

I never looked into how the images are stored, in terms of format and
size. I will do so. Thanks.

Just wondering people's experience with the Schick software in terms of
reading the films, ease of use, etc. I'm not tied to schick as I can
always have Tracker write an additional bridge for the software that I end
up using. The cost for the bridge is only $250.

John

A big problem with bridging to a different company's imaging software is
support. If you install a replacement video card and the system begins to
misbehave, the PMS will sometimes blame it on the imaging software and the
imaging guys say it is the fault of the PMS. The guy who does the bridging
may blame both. It can sometimes be difficult to trace down weird problems.
When it works good, this is not an issue.

Of course, (I know you already do this), you have to make sure your back-up
software looks at all the various directories where you have data stored
since it is NOT all in one place.

You will want to always contact your imaging software company, your PMS
company and the bridging software company (assuming it is third party),
before changing any internal components in your PC. You want to be certain
the particular card you want to install has been tested by everyone. If
not, you will not get any support from them. They will insist you replace
the card with the recommended one and then call back. Not all card drivers
will work with all component combinations and software combinations.

Trust me that this is 1000% easier if everything is handled by one software
company.

On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:10:50 -0400, "Amatus Cremona"
Nicola@sottovocce.com> wrote:

A big problem with bridging to a different company's imaging software is
support. If you install a replacement video card and the system begins to
misbehave, the PMS will sometimes blame it on the imaging software and the
imaging guys say it is the fault of the PMS. The guy who does the
bridging
may blame both. It can sometimes be difficult to trace down weird
problems.
When it works good, this is not an issue.

Of course, (I know you already do this), you have to make sure your
back-up
software looks at all the various directories where you have data stored
since it is NOT all in one place.

You will want to always contact your imaging software company, your PMS
company and the bridging software company (assuming it is third party),
before changing any internal components in your PC. You want to be
certain
the particular card you want to install has been tested by everyone. If
not, you will not get any support from them. They will insist you replace
the card with the recommended one and then call back. Not all card
drivers
will work with all component combinations and software combinations.

Trust me that this is 1000% easier if everything is handled by one
software
company.


I just don't buy this argument.

You only use software from one company on your computer ?

Let's see, you probably have Adobe Acrobat, An Anti-Virus program,
a printer suite, etc... all written by different companies.

Windows programs should run on Windows, and it is the
OEM PMS co that is responsible for making their program
run on the OS platform of your choice.