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32 I I industry_ Ortho2 _Edge from Ortho2 delivers the ideal all-en- compassingpracticemanagement,imagingandcom- munication system with robust features, unmatched capabilities and integrated programs — all supported bytheindustry-leadingOrtho2customerserviceteam, thecompanysaid. Ortho2 Edge provides secure cloud computing technology, an offsite data hosting system that re- places your onsite network servers. This feature al- lows you to fully access your secure web-based data infrastructure from anywhere, even tablets and smart phones. Now used by more than 100 orthodontists, Edge features innovative imaging, reminders, patient educationanimationsandmore. Edge Imaging is one of the most robust imaging technologies available today, the company said. With an intuitive interface, comprehensive features and easy functionality, Edge Imaging can help efficiently manageallofyourpatientimagefiles. Itincludesfeaturessuchascardflowpresentation, drag-and-drop layout customization, unlimited undo andredo,silhouetteimagealignmentandmuchmore. EdgeImagingcanbeusedwithallOrtho2management systems, with other management systems or by itself. Premier Imaging is an optional upgrade for Edge Im- aging and includes comprehensive image morphing, cephalometricanalysisandBoltonStandards. Edge Animations is a set of patient education animationsforimprovedcomplianceandcasepresen- tation. Edge includes a set of patient compliance ani- mations at no charge and an optional extended set of treatment-based animations. With Edge Animations, youhavetheabilitytoeasilyeditandcustomizevideos, including surgical and 3-D animations, using annota- tion and audio controls. Virtually any image or movie can be included with drag-and-drop capabilities. Give patients, responsible parties and referrers access to yourvideoswitheasethroughdisc,e-mailorYouTube. Edge Animations is available for Edge, ViewPoint and asastandaloneproduct. EdgeRemindersisaneasy-to-use,efficientsystem forautomatingyourpatientremindersviaphone,text and/ore-mail.Phonemessagesaredeliveredwithahu- man voice. Patient responses automatically appear as iconsinthescheduler.EdgeRemindersiscosteffective with a low, flat fee and no minimum monthly charge. Edge Reminders is available for Edge and ViewPoint users.EdgePortaladdsonlineaccountaccesstoappro- priate information for you, your patients, responsible parties and consulting professionals from any com- puter,tabletorsmartphone.Youcanvieworschedule appointments,viewpatientinformationorquicklyand easily access treatment chart data and much more, all from Edge Portal. Optionally, accept credit card pay- mentsthatareautomaticallypostedforyou. The Edge system also includes comprehensive features such as dynamic dashboard and widget li- brary, smart scheduler, workflows, online forms, edge reports, electronic insurance and much more. Edge is compatiblewithPCs,Macsoramixedenvironmentand canevensupportmultiplemonitorsforapoweruser. One Edge user, Dr. Andy Trosien (Tracy, Calif.), says: “The Edge software system is a true revelation in or- thodonticpracticemanagementsoftware.Thesystem features all of the imaging and communication fea- tures,financialapplicationsandpracticetoolsthatcan help any practice thrive. It’s simple to install and easy for the staff to learn, and Ortho2’s customer support is absolutely amazing. Switching to Edge was an easy decision—it’severythingIneedtotakemypracticeto thenextlevel.” _About Ortho2 For more than 30 years, Ortho2 has designed, developed and provided all software and services exclusively to the orthodontic market. Nearly 1,700 orthodontists have discovered Ortho2’s software, effective conversion process, quality training, in- dustry-leading support and optional equipment services. Discover the Ortho2 difference for yourself. DiscoverEdge.Formoreinformation,contactOrtho2 at (800) 678-4644, sales@ortho2.com, or www. ortho2.com._ ortho2_2012 Edge management, imaging, communication system from Ortho2: It’s all you really need Edge portal shown on an iPad. (Photo/Provided by Ortho2)