Case Study: Multi-Location Dental Practice in Killeen, Texas
Challenge: Persistent IT failures across multiple locations disrupted access to critical patient data and essential clinical systems.
A multi-location dental practice in Killeen struggled with major operational issues that interfered with daily workflows. Staff could not reliably access the correct location-specific Open Dental data, with workstations at one office opening information from the other. The practice also faced urgent hardware and software failures, including non-functional X-ray sensors, an imaging server that repeatedly crashed, and ongoing phone network errors that resulted in dropped calls and communication delays. These issues caused significant downtime and prevented staff from performing essential tasks.
Solution: Allierad IT Solutions delivered coordinated software repairs, server recovery, and network troubleshooting to restore stable operations across all locations.
Software Troubleshooting and Vendor Coordination
- Collaborated directly with Open Dental support to diagnose and resolve data access issues.
- Identified improper "run as admin" settings on desktop shortcuts and corrected the configuration to allow proper server access.
Hardware and Network Diagnostics
- Recommended a structured approach for resolving phone issues, including rebooting firewalls and switches.
- Advised replacing any faulty network cables to improve performance and reduce disconnections.
Server Management for Imaging Systems
- Remotely accessed the imaging server when EZDent and Vatech software went down.
- Identified that critical services had crashed and restarted them to restore system functionality.
Responsive Help Desk Support
- Provided rapid remote assistance.
- Logged new tickets promptly and prioritized urgent issues to minimize disruption.
Expected Results
The practice can expect stable and reliable access to Open Dental at each location, ensuring accurate patient data and smooth operations. Restored imaging functionality and improved phone network stability will reduce downtime and enhance communication. Together, these solutions create a consistent IT environment that supports efficient clinical workflows and dependable patient care.
