I've seen that before, but what is that?

It's called a QR code

A quick response code (QR) is a code that has become increasingly popular within our smartphone-equipped lives. I’ve even seen QR codes on television commercials, where the voice on tv asks you to pause the program, get out your smartphone, and scan the code on the screen! Did we ever think that we’d be scanning our tv screens with our smart-phones?

So what does it do? QR codes are an easy way for any smart phone with a camera equipped to more quickly access information to a URL, or a website as we more commonly call them. It’s a faster way than typing in a website’s address in the navigation bar on our screen, and it’s easier to do, especially on a smaller screen like on a smart phone.

I don’t know if you’ve had the same experience with QR codes as I have had lately, but I do find them to be a nice shortcut to information. For instance, the other day, my wife and I were buying some plants. We’re not exactly green-thumb people, but we try to have a pleasant outdoor landscape. We were having difficulty remembering what the folks at the store told us about planting, fertilizing, etc. Luckily, there was a QR code on the tag of the plant. After we decided where to put them in our yard, I scanned the tag with my iPhone, and got the information we were looking for in seconds.

So why should the dentist be any different? Got a question about your filling? Need to join our mailing list? Or do you just want to know what is going on at the office while you’re browsing facebook? We’ve got a code for that. Give it a scan (even on your computer monitor) and see where it takes you.

We also have profiles on many different social media website online. You can find Levine Dental on facebook, twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Join your favorite dentist online and stay connected. Don’t know what these all are? That’s ok. Ask Matt at your next visit.

We’ve also decided to run a contest here at the office as well. Each quarter, we will randomly select one individual from our facebook fans, who has “liked” us. One lucky person will win a $100 gift certificate to a Milwaukee restaurant. These contests will be announced on our facebook page, and the winners will be notified directly.

Remember, for this contest, you don’t need a smartphone. You do need a facebook account and a computer (or access to a computer). You can go directly to our facebook page here and like us from there, or scan the code to the left here, and click the like button.

For more questions, concerns, details, or comments, please contact Matt directly at matt@levinedental.com or at our phone number 414 355 0213.