What your computer can do for you.

Abstract

There is no doubt that any improvement in practice efficiency should release valuable time for both the dentist and staff to enable them to look after patients. Computers are thus an obvious subject to include in Dentessence because they can improve efficiency. Yet so often all computers seem to do is increase work rather than decrease it. One practice that enthuses about their computer belongs to Robin Denville, who has found that when used correctly and backed up effectively a computer plays a significant role in helping the practice provide the kind of service that the patients want. So we asked Chrissie, Robin's wife and practice manager, to write this article as a first in what we hope will be an irregular series on the value of the computer in today's marketplace.