title: Computer software selection.
abstract: For many dental offices, good practice management software can offer significant benefits. A knowledge of available features, practice needs, and proper vendor selection are vital to initial and extended product satisfaction. This article discusses many available software features, their practicality, and proposes vendor demonstration and support obligations. Current legal issues, hidden costs, and data backup are presented as they pertain to the software selection process.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Nowakowski
mesh_terms: D003200:Computer User Training; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003770:Dental Offices; D006801:Humans; D009816:Office Automation; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D012984:Software / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000600:supply & distribution