Dental Informatics and Innovation Communication Resources

Lynn Johnson, PhD
Assistant Dean for Informatics and Innovation

Listed are the information and communication technology services that you may require at the School of Dentistry.  Our goal is for you to be operational as quickly as possible. If you have questions you should contact Desktop Support 734-763-3318 or email the help desk at: dds.helpdesk@umich.edu

General Services

• U-M Services - Google e-mail, calendaring and storage
• Network
  • Wired
  • MWireless
  • MWireless-Guest (By January 2012)
  • MiDent Wireless
• Security: M-File (file transfer), M-Card, mobile, flash drives. We are moving to encrypted laptops. It is in testing now.
• MCommunity: Find people; data comes from Wolverine Access.
• DDS.HelpDesk
  • Hardware Purchases: Recommendations and ordering
  • Software Licensing: Microsoft, Adobe, EndNote, SPSS, etc.
  • Storage: MiVault and U-M storage options.
• Graphical Design: Posters, video, medical illustrations, etc.
• Websites and Social Media: For school units and specialized purposes

Technology Services for Teaching

• Instructional Design: Help design and evaluate instructional activities
• CTools and Collaboration: Academic Affairs and DLS.
• Classroom Usage: Workstation and podcasting
  • Dual Boot (Note: Delete PPT with ePHI after use; not storage space we delete files routinely.)
  •  Laptop
  • Visualizer in lecture halls
  • Upgrade to DICOM projectors in lecture halls and add screens

Technology for Research

• Grants: Dental Informatics can support grants
• Consult regarding the budget, Resources Boiler Plate

Techology in the Clinic

• MiDent