American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Techno bytesVoice over Internet protocol for the orthodontic practice: A sensible switch from plain old telephone service
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Discussion
The current circuit-switched networks will be eventually replaced with packet-switching technology as newer, more efficient technologies take shape.7 The differences between circuit-switched networks and packet-switched networks will be discussed later in this article. Switching to IP telephony makes sense from both economic and infrastructure viewpoints because this technology is bound to enter our offices and homes rapidly.
Various telecommunication companies that have sprung up in the recent
Conclusions
VoIP is an upcoming and dominant telecommunication technology that uses broadband to serve telecommunication needs in orthodontic practices and home offices. The technology is here to stay, and, in spite of what the skeptics say about technological shortcomings, it is already more affordable than the traditional plain old telephone service. VoIP can be easily installed in any office that has broadband connectivity. This article summarized the functionality of VoIP, the technology behind it, and
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