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Dental

What Is Network Segmentation for Dental Practices

5+ Min Read
Patient Wi-Fi and clinical systems should never share a network. Here is what segmentation is and why HIPAA requires it.
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Dental

How to Choose Practice Management Software for a DSO

5+ Min Read
Choosing PMS for a DSO is not the same as for one practice. Here is what multi-location groups need to evaluate first.
Featured image for the blog post on identifying underperforming dental IT providers, showing a dental IT gear icon with a red X and warning symbols representing the signs that your current dental IT provider is falling short of what your practice needs
Dental

Signs Your Dental IT Provider Is Not Good Enough

5+ Min Read
Most dental practices stay with a bad IT provider longer than they should. Here are the signs it is time to make a change.
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Dental

What Is a Business Associate Agreement in Dentistry

5+ Min Read
No signed BAA means no legal access to your patient data. Here is what a BAA is and who needs to sign one.
Dental

Dental Software Hardware Requirements: 2026 Guide

4 Min Read
Verified 2026 hardware specs for Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Open Dental so your practice runs without slowdowns.
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Dental

Weave System Requirements for Dental Practices in 2026

5+ Min Read
Weave is not a practice management system. It is a VoIP and communication platform. Here is what your network and workstations need to run it.
Featured image for the network segmentation explainer blog post showing a dental office building with separated Wi-Fi and clinical network icons on a dark background representing a guide to what network segmentation is and why HIPAA requires it for dental practices
Dental

What Is Network Segmentation for Dental Practices

5+ Min Read
Patient Wi-Fi and clinical systems should never share a network. Here is what segmentation is and why HIPAA requires it.
Featured image for the DSO practice management software selection guide showing dental software platform icons with a decision arrow on a dark background representing a guide to choosing the right practice management software for a multi-location dental group or dental service organization
Dental

How to Choose Practice Management Software for a DSO

5+ Min Read
Choosing PMS for a DSO is not the same as for one practice. Here is what multi-location groups need to evaluate first.
Featured image for the blog post on identifying underperforming dental IT providers, showing a dental IT gear icon with a red X and warning symbols representing the signs that your current dental IT provider is falling short of what your practice needs
Dental

Signs Your Dental IT Provider Is Not Good Enough

5+ Min Read
Most dental practices stay with a bad IT provider longer than they should. Here are the signs it is time to make a change.
Featured image for the Business Associate Agreement explainer blog post showing two hands in a handshake over a document icon on a dark background representing a guide to what a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is and which dental vendors are required to sign one
Dental

What Is a Business Associate Agreement in Dentistry

5+ Min Read
No signed BAA means no legal access to your patient data. Here is what a BAA is and who needs to sign one.
Dental

Dental Software Hardware Requirements: 2026 Guide

4 Min Read
Verified 2026 hardware specs for Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Open Dental so your practice runs without slowdowns.
Weave logo next to a question mark on a dark background representing the Weave system requirements guide for dental practices in 2026
Dental

Weave System Requirements for Dental Practices in 2026

5+ Min Read
Weave is not a practice management system. It is a VoIP and communication platform. Here is what your network and workstations need to run it.
News

Ekim IT to Attend Maine Dental Convention

5+ Min Read
We’re heading to the 2025 MDA Convention in Bar Harbor. Stop by and let’s connect.
News

Ekim IT Teams with Breach Secure

5+ Min Read
EKIM IT and Breach Secure Now make HIPAA compliance simpler and stronger for your practice.
Dental Success Stories

Katahdin Smiles Dentistry’s IT Upgrade

3 Min Read
Katahdin Smiles gained smoother workflows, stronger security, and more time for patients with managed IT.
Dental Success Stories

Lincoln Smiles Gets Reliable IT Support

3 Min Read
Lincoln Smiles replaced outdated tech with managed IT, gaining smoother workflows and secure data.
Success Stories

Teegius Ortho: Smoother Ops

3 Min Read
What changed when this orthodontic office ditched outdated tech?
Downtown Portland, Maine—local businesses thriving with reliable managed IT infrastructure supporting daily operations.
Tech Tips

Reliable Managed IT Support For Portland

5+ Min Read
Think your IT is fine until it isn’t? See how managed IT in Portland stops problems before they start.
Tech Tips

Managed IT Costs: What to Expect

5+ Min Read
What do managed IT services really cost? This guide explains what affects pricing and helps you plan ahead.
Tech Tips

Trusted Managed IT Services in Hanover

5+ Min Read
Think your IT is fine until it isn’t? See how managed IT in Hanover stops problems before they start.
Downtown Augusta, Maine overlooking the Kennebec River, with historic brick buildings, green trees, and the Maine State House dome in the distance under a bright blue sky.
Tech Tips

Reliable Managed IT Support For Augusta

5+ Min Read
Think your IT is fine until it isn’t? See how managed IT in Augusta stops problems before they start.
Landscaped public area in Brewer featuring a historic bell and red-brick building, symbolizing the town’s balance of tradition and modern managed IT support.
Tech Tips

Reliable Managed IT Support For Brewer

5+ Min Read
Think your IT is fine until it isn’t? See how managed IT in Brewer stops problems before they start.
Colorful storefronts along Main Street in Newport, Maine, reflect the town’s blend of charm and modern progress, where managed IT services quietly support thriving small businesses behind the scenes.
Tech Tips

Reliable Managed IT Support For Newport

5+ Min Read
Think your IT is fine until it isn’t? See how managed IT in Newport stops problems before they start.