title: An introduction to computerization of the orthodontic practice: practice and communications systems.
abstract: This article is the result of an extensive investigation into currently available computer software and hardware systems. It is designed to present an overview of the options that are available, what to reasonably expect computer systems to do and not to do, and to introduce the reader to the terminology of the computer world to assist in evaluating and selecting appropriate software and hardware for office use.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Abelson
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems; D003792:Dental Records; D006801:Humans; D009816:Office Automation; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000458:organization & administration; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D012984:Software