Dan Easty

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3 tips to make switching software systems as painless as possible
Mention the process of changing practice management software systems to dentists and you're bound to see some exasperated looks. It's not surprising, writes Dan Easty, a technology advisor for Patterson Dental. There is much to consider, but he shares some ways to ease the transition for your practice and your patients.
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