Security
Security, Privacy, and Compliance: A Guide for DSOs, CIOs, and CTOs
Data security and protecting interactions in dental practice management systems and patient records are more than a regulatory requirement; it is a foundational commitment to operational integrity. Effective security and...
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Cybersecurity: Best Practices to Keep Your DSO Safe
Cyberattacks on dental service organizations (DSOs) are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated. Tactics like phishing emails disguised as doctor referrals, new patient paperwork, or vendor-related announcements such as product...
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Is Your Software Provider Taking Cybersecurity Seriously?
This article was written by Planet DDS staff and originally published on Orthodontic Products. SOC 2 Type 2 certification is one of the ways that software companies like Planet DDS...
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How to Create a Dental Business Continuity Plan, AKA Emergency Mode Operation Plan
No one wants to think about data breaches, natural disasters, or human error that could shut down your dental practice, but part of being a business owner is making sure...
Understanding Planet DDS SOC 2 Compliance
Planet DDS takes privacy and data security very seriously and now has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, an industry-standard third-party verification of our data privacy measures. What is SOC...
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Completion of the audit reaffirms the company’s commitment to protecting the security and privacy of customer data. NEWPORT BEACH, CA – January 29, 2024 – Planet DDS, the leading provider of...
How Dental Practices Can Stay HIPAA Compliant and Protect Their Patients’ Information
As technology advances, so do cyberattacks. Staying compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations is a framework to safeguard against hackers and protect your practice. HIPAA...
Protect Your Dental Practice from Embezzlement
Embezzlement has long been a prevalent problem within the dental industry. According to statistics published by the American Dental Association, 35% of dental practices have been embezzled once with 17% having...
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Reduce the Risk of Ransomware Attacks by Choosing the Right Technology
Eleven years after the US government adopted the “Cloud First” policy, it is now reported to be one of the largest cloud users in the world. With some of the most stringent...
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