Strategy & Mistakes
Answer-first guides on strategy & mistakes for multi-site dental organizations.
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule for Dental Practices
The 3-2-1 rule is the baseline every dental practice should meet, but ransomware means it now needs one more layer. Here is the modern version.
7 Signs Your Dental Backup Will Fail
Most dental backups fail quietly until the day you need them. Here are seven warning signs your practice's backup won't survive a real disaster.
Why USB and NAS Backups Aren't Enough
A USB drive or on-site NAS feels like a backup, but on the same network it shares the same blast radius. Here's why it can't be your only one.
Cloud vs Local Backup for Dental Practices
Cloud or local backup for your dental practice? It is not either/or. Here is how they compare on ransomware resistance, restore speed, RPO, RTO, and cost.
The Quarterly Restore Test Every Office Should Run
An untested backup is only a hypothesis. Here is the step-by-step quarterly restore drill that turns it into proof your dental practice can recover.
How often should a dental practice back up its data?
A dental practice should back up continuously or at least several times a day — not nightly. Here is how to set a backup frequency that matches what a modern practice can afford to lose.