'Advantages & Disadvantages of Paperless Operations in Orthodontics' Author: Charles A. Lewis "Orthodontists increasingly hear the buzzword ‘paperless’ in connection with practice operations. But if they don’t know whether being paperless is good or bad, how can they rationally decide if it is something they should consider for their practice?"
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'Internet-Based Practice Management Software' Author: Charles A. Lewis “The rapidly growing trend of replacing paper patient records with electronic records is leading to improved functionality for health care providers. As doctors phase their practices into increasingly paperless operations, having easy, instant, around the clock access to the electronic records becomes more vital.” Read more>>

'Orthodontic Software: A Candid Discussion' Author: Charles A. Lewis “Despite its progressively important role in the practice, few doctors actually understand all the factors involved in implementing and operating the computer network controlled by orthodontic management software.”  Read more>>

'Outsourcing & The Orthodontic Practice' Author: Charles A. Lewis “Outsourcing is a management strategy whereby specialized outside service providers are used to efficiently and cost-effectively perform non-core tasks traditionally handled by internal staff and resources. In an orthodontic practice, these non-core functions could be just about everything except patient diagnosis and treatment.”  Read more>>

'Paperless Operation & The Role of Management Software' Author: Charles A. Lewis "To optimize efficiency, entities that deal with vast amounts of information and records must ultimately find better ways of managing and storing data. That is why paperless operation will eventually become the standard for all health care providers." Read more>>

'Changing Trends: Is Auto Drafting Right for your Practice?' Author: Bill Holt.
"While it has been established that auto drafting is the preferred payment method for many consumers, implementing this process into an orthodontic practice can be challenging."
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'The Paperless Practice' Author: Charles A. Lewis. “Because of the enormous interest in paperless operation, I decided to compile factual information from practices that operate in that mode. To accomplish this, I interviewed orthodontists in five practices with paperless operation experience ranging from one to four years. The practices are located in five different areas of the country and are identified in the interview by the state in which they are located.” Read More>>

‘Using Internet-Based Software to Operate Paperless Orthodontic Practices’
Author: Charles A. Lewis. "Providing exceptional patient treatment is the principal objective of orthodontists; the goals of operating profitably and efficiently follow closely behind. Most orthodontists agree that attaining those aspirations helps make their professional lives more happy, trouble-free, and less stressful." An August 2004 article published on the OrthoMail Network Website.

'The Road to Paperless Nirvana' Author: Hugh R. Phillis, DMD. A December 2003 article published in the Orthodontic Cyberjournal. Link provided by permission.

'Starting a New Paperless Orthodontic Practice: Tips for the New Graduate and Existing Practices' Author: Jesse M. Dana, DDS. A February 2004 article published in the Orthodontic Cyberjournal. Link provided by permission.

'New Broadband Technology and How it Will Revolutionize Paperless Offices' Author: Charles A. Lewis. A May 2004 article published in the Orthodontic Cyberjournal. Link provided by permission.