At first glance, a small dental office may not seem like an obvious target for cybercriminals. However, the opposite is often true. Healthcare providers—including dental practices—store significant amounts of sensitive patient information, making them attractive targets for extortion.
In this CDA Oasis discussion, David Monroe, CEO of Awee, a Montreal-based cybersecurity firm, explains why cybercriminals target dental offices and highlights common mistakes dental practices often make.
Awee are a Montreal-based cybersecurity firm dedicated to measuring and changing human behaviour to mitigate cybersecurity risk. They will be hosting a FREE ONLINE WEBINAR for dental teams on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1p.m. EST. Dental clinics that attend will receive a 20% discount code for the Awee Lumee Cybersecurity Awareness Training Solution.
Helpful links:
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- Free webinar – The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Risks and Challenges in Dental Practices
- Why Would Cybercriminals Want to Target My Dental Practice?
- Le côté humain de la cybersécurité : risques et défis dans les cliniques dentaires
- Pourquoi les cybercriminels voudraient-ils cibler mon cabinet dentaire ?
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