https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/blog Practical IT, security and phone-system advice for UK dental practices, from the Dental IT team in Sheffield. en-GB Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:16:08 +0000 https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/five-signs-your-dental-practice-has-outgrown-its-it-support https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/five-signs-your-dental-practice-has-outgrown-its-it-support Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Slow mornings, repeat faults and backups nobody checks are warning signs. Here are five signs your dental practice has outgrown its current IT support. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-is-an-ai-phone-system-a-deep-dive-into-the-future-of-practice-management https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-is-an-ai-phone-system-a-deep-dive-into-the-future-of-practice-management Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Looking to upgrade your dental phone system? Have you considered AI phone systems? Here's what you can expect. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-is-the-best-ai-phone-system-for-dental-practices https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-is-the-best-ai-phone-system-for-dental-practices Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Looking to upgrade your dental phone system? Here's our summary of the best AI phone systems for dental practices. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/modern-dental-it-support https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/modern-dental-it-support Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Explore the latest advancements in modern dental IT support to enhance your practice's efficiency. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-it-support-do-dental-practices-need-a-complete-guide https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-it-support-do-dental-practices-need-a-complete-guide Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 What does specialist IT support for dental practices actually entail? It's far more than a generic helpline. Here's exactly what it is and why it's a non-negotiable asset for the modern dental clinic. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-to-effectively-prompt-ai https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-to-effectively-prompt-ai Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Prompting AI is a skill, but it's not as tricky as it seems. Here's how to prompt AI tools effectively. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/do-i-need-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-it-support-for-dental-practices https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/do-i-need-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-it-support-for-dental-practices Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The deadline has passed and you're probably wondering, should I upgrade to Windows 11? Yes, here's why. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-and-why-we-created-dentaldial-ai-phone-systems-for-dental-practices https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-and-why-we-created-dentaldial-ai-phone-systems-for-dental-practices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 How and why we created our AI phone system add-on app for dental practices. VoIP telephones for dentists. IT solutions for dental practices. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/moving-dns-wholesale-to-amazon-route-53 https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/moving-dns-wholesale-to-amazon-route-53 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We're migrating customer domains from OpenSRS to Amazon Route 53, AWS's enterprise-grade DNS service, alongside tightening SPF, DKIM and DMARC for every customer domain. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-server-do-i-need-for-a-dental-practice https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/what-server-do-i-need-for-a-dental-practice Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Despite the continued move to cloud, businesses are still buying physical servers. Here's what kind of server you need for a dental practice. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/choosing-the-right-website-hosting-services https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/choosing-the-right-website-hosting-services Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A good hosting provider ensures your website is fast, secure, and always available. Here's what matters most and how to make the best choice for your dental clinic. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-you-can-fix-security-holes-without-spending-a-penny https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-you-can-fix-security-holes-without-spending-a-penny Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Good IT security costs money. But here are four absolutely free cybersecurity solutions for dentists and dental practices that you should implement straight away. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/human-thinking-behind-ai-dental-phone-system https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/human-thinking-behind-ai-dental-phone-system Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Our AI trainer, Lara McNaughton, discusses how human involvement in the development of our AI dental phone system was essential. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/why-we-stopped-using-internal-email-and-why-you-might-too https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/why-we-stopped-using-internal-email-and-why-you-might-too Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We stopped using internal email years ago. No one in our business sends emails to each other anymore, and honestly? We don't miss it. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/no-more-servers-no-more-hassle-why-that-s-a-misleading-message https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/no-more-servers-no-more-hassle-why-that-s-a-misleading-message Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Moving your PMS to the cloud brings real advantages, but the message often glosses over the hidden costs and practical realities. Here's the truth about servers, support and the cloud. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/the-dental-phone-system-contract-scam https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/the-dental-phone-system-contract-scam Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Dentists are being scammed by 5, 7 and 9 year dental phone system contracts. Here's why. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-to-set-up-it-for-a-squat-practice-in-13-steps https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/how-to-set-up-it-for-a-squat-practice-in-13-steps Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 This guide sets out the essential IT considerations for squat practices. Think of it as your blueprint for building a practice that runs smoothly from day one and scales as you grow. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/why-centralising-your-it-internet-and-phone-support-just-makes-sense https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/why-centralising-your-it-internet-and-phone-support-just-makes-sense Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Today, over half of our customers centralise their IT support, phones and Internet. And here's why that's such a smart decision. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/the-backup-balancing-act-why-you-need-both-local-and-cloud-backups https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/the-backup-balancing-act-why-you-need-both-local-and-cloud-backups Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Best practice for modern SMEs is to use both local and cloud-based backups in tandem. It's not overkill. It's smart, secure, and means you're ready for whatever curveballs your IT throws at you. https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/cybersecurity-for-smes-are-you-really-covered https://www.dentalit.ltd.uk/post/cybersecurity-for-smes-are-you-really-covered Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Cybersecurity measures are essential. It's important to take a layered approach to security at your dental practice. Here's a breakdown of what cybersecurity for SMEs you should have in place.