Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 202, 389 - 393 (2007)
Published online: 14 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.271
Subject Category: Computers in dentistry
Introduction to email
P. K. Downes1
- Email is one of the most useful applications on the Internet.
- Email has many advantages over other conventional forms of communication.
- Email can be used for more than simply sending text messages.
The Internet guide for dentistry
- An introduction to the Internet
- Connecting to the Internet
- Introduction to email
- Effective use of email
- Introduction to the World Wide Web
- Creating a practice website
- Power searching
- Dental resources on the Internet
- Safe and efficient use of the Internet
- Putting it all together; dentistry and the Internet
Abstract
Email is a computer based method of sending messages from one computer to another. From its humble beginnings 40 years, it has matured to become a crucial tool in utilising the power of the Internet. More people have access to email than to any other Internet application, and despite the problems with spam email and viruses, email remains popular because of its low cost, universality and ease of use. This section looks at the advantages of email over other methods of communication, how email works and other ways of communicating using the Internet.
- General Dental Practitioner, Kelvin House Dental Practice, 2 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DP
Correspondence to: P. K. Downes1 e-mail: paul@pdownes.fsnet.co.uk
