![]() ![]() Over the years, that seems to be significantly diminishing. The biggest issue when I first got started seven years ago was that not every single peripheral on the market was Apple compatible. I understand Apple is not for everyone, but if you enjoy what Apple technology does for your personal life through an iPhone, an iPad, iTunes, or whatever, then it's worth considering the same technology for your business. If you combine that with the longevity of the hardware and savings on IT support, jumping into the Apple system actually seems like the economical choice. Every single time, the upcharged prices for "upgraded" PCs is a couple of hundred dollars more than what an off-the-shelf iMac would be (which is more than capable of running MacPractice DDS). I've started asking to see their technology quote from their dealer. When I tell them I run my practice on iMacs, I usually get a retort of how expensive it must have been. Somewhat routinely, new dentists in my area ask me questions about my experiences. For my practice, that is generally unnecessary. I've heard colleagues talk about paying thousands per month for someone to come and "clean" their computers, do set ups, and fix bugs and crashes. I am the IT guy and it's the easiest part of my job because I don't do much of anything. Had I chosen a PC software, I would almost definitely have needed to replace or significantly upgrade my entire stock of computers by now.Ī bigger issue is that I don't need an outside IT guy on speed dial. Every other iMac that was originally purchased almost seven years ago is still running just like day one. In that time span, I have had only one iMac that needed a trip to the Genius Bar for hard drive replacement it was back in my office within 24 hours, and still runs my front desk today. Over the last six-plus years, we have used MacPractice DDS on Apple iMacs and not once have I ever regretted that decision. it doesn't lock you into the Windows PC ecosystem. It's a robust, fully functional practice management and clinical software, capable of doing everything the big guys can do but with one notable exception. After doing my research, I decided that MacPractice DDS was the best option for those of us who think differently in the dental industry. There were thousands of like-minded people running their practices using Apple technology. When I began searching for Apple-related options for the dental practice, it turned out that I wasn't alone. I knew that's what I wanted in my practice. ![]() Apple computers ooze sexy, Bauhaus modern minimalist design. At that point, I knew I wanted to reduce and minimize this type of clutter and hassle in my office. It was a nightmare and I knew I didn't want to have to deal with that-I wanted to focus on dentistry. I'm still haunted by the tangled mess of cords and wires in the server room and the frequency of which the computers needed attention. ![]() As an associate, I was tasked with troubleshooting the practice's PC tech issues. When I decided to open my dental practice in 2009 after associating for four years, I was not excited by the thought of using and maintaining a fleet of Windows PCs on a daily basis. To me, Apple products deliver in the areas I value. PC choice is about culture and personal values. Since then, I have only purchased Apple computers and have never looked back. It was personalized with my name and read in the corner "Made on a Mac." I knew immediately which to choose as I started my learning (and career) in dentistry. The Apple brochure was in full vibrant color. The Dell flyer looked like a photocopy of a photocopy. Included in the envelope of my acceptance letter were printed flyers for both a Dell and an Apple laptop we had to choose which we wanted to purchase. Looking back, I guess we were at the forefront of digital learning and technology. When I matriculated to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in 2002, my class was one of the first dental schools to go with all-digital textbooks on a laptop.
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