Tom Terronez on the Patient Data Question Every Dental Group Should Be Able to Answer
Can your practice confidently explain where patient data goes after it is collected?
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with Thomas Terronez, CEO of Medix Dental, about the overlooked data supply chain behind modern dental technology.
Every new tool, from patient engagement and imaging platforms to payment systems, call recording, analytics, and AI, can introduce new pathways for protected health information. Thomas explains why cybersecurity is no longer just about securing the server inside a practice; it is about understanding every vendor, integration, backup, development environment, and third party that may touch patient data.
The conversation explores the security benefits of cloud-based practice management platforms, the risks associated with legacy on-premise systems, and why staff training remains one of the most important safeguards against ransomware. Thomas also shares why a signed BAA is not enough, what DSOs should ask vendors before connecting new technology, and how practices can begin building a clearer, more accountable view of their data ecosystem.
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