Alpha Microsystems announces Alpha 2000 Software System for dentistry.SANTA ANA Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1995--Alpha Microsystems (NASDAQ/NM:ALMI ALMI Application Level Multicast Infrastructure ALMI Automated Listing and Mapping Instrument (US Census Bureau) ) Monday announced that it will formally introduce its new Microsoft(r) Windows(tm)-based Alpha 2000(tm) dental practice Noun 1. dental practice - the practice of dentistry practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" management software system for progressive dentistry at the upcoming American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ) convention in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. on Oct. 7, 8, and 9. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the announcement by President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Douglas J. Tullio, Alpha 2000 is a comprehensive system that addresses such critical functions as patient records, billing, insurance processing, and patient and provider scheduling, while incorporating a seamless interface for the integration of a full range of diagnostic and clinical tools. The architecture of Alpha 2000 emphasizes ease of use with an intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , and the system is designed to meet the needs of today's dental office, as well as the dental office of the future. Alpha 2000 carries a list price of $4,500 for a single user system and $6,495 for the version that supports a multi-user network, and first customer deliveries are currently scheduled for mid-November of this year. Initial training, full service support and on-site follow-up visits are available. The system has been developed by, and will be marketed through, the Company's Eugene, OR-based subsidiary, Alpha HealthCare, a long-time market leader in dental practice management systems, and a Microsoft Solutions Provider. Drawing from 15 years of experience gained with Alpha HealthCare's widely used, and highly acclaimed, FOCUS(tm) practice management system, Alpha 2000 is intended to meet the needs of a broad range of practitioners including general dentists, periodontists and others. Alpha 2000 was previewed at the California Dental Association's dental show in San Francisco earlier this month and received a favorable response from prospective users and dealers alike. Tullio commented, "We will also preview Alpha 2000 at the American Academy of Periodontology American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), n.pr a nonprofit professional association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the periodontium and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of this week and begin taking orders for the product at the ADA Convention in Las Vegas early next month. According to the ADA, there are over 150,000 practicing dentists in the US and Alpha 2000 potentially addresses a sizable percentage of this market universe. Although there are competing systems, Alpha 2000 is comprehensive and well differentiated, integrates clinical tools from a wide range of manufacturers and is Windows compliant. Simply put, we believe Alpha 2000 is the best product available and it has been constructed to remain so well into the future." The integration of diagnostic and clinical tools, as well as patient education facilities are important elements of the progressive dentistry foundation that Alpha 2000 establishes. The system includes a seamless interface to automated charting systems, intra-oral and extra-oral cameras, digitized X-rays, image storage and retrieval systems, as well as multi-media patient education programs. Dr. Paul Rhodes, a noted Oakland, Calif.-based periodontist per·i·o·don·tist n. A dentist who specializes in periodontics. periodontist a dentist who specializes in periodontics. and Alpha 2000 beta-test site user stated, "After an extensive search for a comprehensive dental practice management system, Alpha 2000 stood out as the only system that included all of the essential elements of practice management while providing the platform necessary to integrate existing and future clinical and diagnostic tools. Whether you are using a currently available voice-activated charting system or plan to use a new virtual charting and patient record system in the future, Alpha 2000 is the system of choice." Alpha 2000 was created to be the focal point focal point n. See focus. of the computerized oral health record; managing patient information, implementing treatment planning and tracking, executing billing and statements, and launching clinical tools. The system uses a philosophy which encompasses traditional dental care, yet utilizes current and future technology that is sure to be a part of tomorrow's dental environment. Use of the product gives the doctor instant access to patient charts, photos, operatory history and progress notes, all of which have proven to be powerful tools for patient education, tracking and motivation for needed procedures. A "sneak preview" of Alpha 2000 is available worldwide via the Internet at http://www.alphamicro.com. For further product information or to arrange to see a demonstration of Alpha 2000, please contact Sales and Marketing at Alpha HealthCare, 800/517-6378. Alpha Microsystems is an information technology products and service provider concentrating on vertical market niches, served both directly and through value-added resellers and distributors. The company also provides consulting, networking, software support and maintenance services, with approximately 50 locations in North America and the United Kingdom. CONTACT: South Coast Communications Group, Irvine Kent Broussard(investors) Owen Daley(media) 714/252-8440 |
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