🦷💻 Using a desktop ceramic mill in your dental practice?
(CEREC, Planmeca, Roland, etc.)
You may be adding cybersecurity risk and increasing your HIPAA liability — without realizing it.
These mills often store or transmit patient-linked design files and are network-connected — which means they likely fall under HIPAA’s Security Rule.
🔐 Security Risks:
- Unpatched operating systems (Windows/Linux embedded)
- Remote access tools with weak controls (e.g., TeamViewer)
- No segmentation from PMS or EHR systems
- No audit logging or user access tracking
📜 HIPAA Compliance Requirements
(✅ = Yes | ❌ = No — do you have this?)
☐ Written Device Security Policy – covers connected mills
☐ Access Controls – user restrictions, login credentials
☐ Audit Logs – system activity tracking and review
☐ Remote Access Policy – for vendor/service access
☐ Data Retention & Media Sanitization Policy – for design files
☐ Security Risk Assessment – includes all connected devices
☐ Business Associate Agreements (BAA) – for any vendor accessing PHI
☐ Incident Response Plan – covering ransomware and outages
⚠️ If any of these boxes go unchecked, your practice is at risk.
💬 Need help closing these gaps or training your team? I’m available for consultations, audits, and speaking engagements tailored to dental technology environments.
Let’s make digital dentistry safer — and compliant.
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