Computerization eliminates much of the manual, time-consuming, and laborious tasks that can slow a team down on a daily basis. One of the greatest benefits of computer integration is that it gives ...the entire team one point of access for information. This lends itself to accuracy and consistency in communication. Another significant benefit to computer integration within the dental practice is the ability to measure and monitor performance. Most software applications include reporting and measurement functions. With a simple click of the mouse, practices are able to get accurate reports on their performance in a variety of areas. The Internet gives dentists the opportunity to have a technologically advanced practice. Imagine patients being able to view - via computer from a remote location - their oral health, treatment plans, and next-phase recommendations via a practice's Web site. Imagine your patients asking questions when it's convenient for them. Patients can take online educational courses on cosmetic procedures, or automatically receive communications from the practice on appointment reminders as well as other patient education topics. The possibilities seem endless. However, one thing is certain. As computers continue to get faster, smaller, and more intelligent, dentists must learn how to leverage this informational business tool to the benefit of patients, their practices, and themselves.
As archaeologists have become more aware of the value and importance of inclusiveness and community involvement in establishing contemporary relevance of their work, many have moved towards a more ...participative and collaborative mode in devising more effective strategies for public presentation and interpretation. The last few decades have witnessed a dynamic period of evolving standards and philosophy in public archaeology and heritage interpretation, exemplified in the United States by the Interpretive Development Program (IDP) of the US National Park Service. Internationally, strategies for more inclusive interpretations, exemplified by the principles espoused in the ICOMOS Ename Charter initiative, assume an acceptance of multiple and divergent definitions of authenticity and ascribed heritage values. The goals of these evolving programs and standards are to develop more effective strategies for interpretation that result in enhanced public stewardship and support for site protection and conservation. The challenges posed by these programs and initiative for local, national, and international relevance and application form the center of present and future debates in heritage management.
INTERPRETIVE ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY Jameson, John H.
Encyclopedia of Archaeology,
2008, 20080000, Volume:
2
Reference, Book Chapter
Archaeology is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the past by finding and analyzing evidence from material culture within setting that is defined through cultural and natural ...contexts that we recognize as the setting. With an interest in predicting human behavior, archaeology has attempted to recognize what is ‘artistic’ and its associated values. Archaeology's early development during the Victorian period saw a preoccupation with classical antiquity in both the old and new worlds. Although archaeological methods and theoretical approaches in the twentieth century were expanded and transformed, the philosophical and conceptual links to the study of art have persisted to the present day. This chapter addresses the uses and values of art in public interpretation efforts and the reciprocal effects where archaeology has inspired artistic expression in unique and interesting ways, expanding our understanding of the values and contributions of archaeology. These artistic expressions are important enhancements to archaeology's traditional roles of analyzing and interpreting evidence from material culture and the natural environment, enabling archaeologists as well as the public to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the resource.
The decision to hire an associate is based on a long-term strategic plan for the dental practice. Most dentists use the same process to hire another dentist that they have used for every other ...employee and it often results in the same failures. While conducting a through interview process and hiring the right person is critical, it is vitally important for established dentists to understand their own personalities, expectations and goals. An essential step in the Select Professionals process is a series of questions for the hiring doctor that are designed to evaluate the vision and goals for the practice. In evaluating a potential associate, the dentist wants to match their condition of satisfaction and personality with the potential associate.
