What Is It?
The Digital Dentistry Implementations Committee (DDIC) provides a structured process to help you organize and secure approval for new digital dentistry technology (equipment, hardware, software, etc.) including, yet not limited to purchases,donations, loaners, proof of concepts (POCs). This committee ensures that all requests are thoroughly evaluated and validated by a team comprising of Administration (College Leadership and Finance) as well as IT (including systems, applications, and data privacy compliance - such as FERPA and international regulations) and faculty representatives. The DDIC is dedicated to investigating and understanding your specific requirements to facilitate informed decision-making.
Key Features
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Committee Review: Each request is assessed by a multidisciplinary committee, including experts from administration, clinical faculty, and IT ensuring a comprehensive evaluation.
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Organized Process: A streamlined process to help you submit and manage your digital technology acquisition requests effectively.
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Validation and Approval: Ensures the requirements meet the necessary standards and receive proper validation before approval.
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Reduces duplication: The DDIC also reviews existing products and solutions to minimize redundancy, ensuring that no duplicate products or solutions are approved if they already exist within the organization.
Who Is Eligible To Use It?
All UIC College of Dentistry faculty are eligible to utilize the services offered by the DDIC.
Service Level Targets
| Technology Request Review Time |
Requests reviewed monthly |
| Service Availability |
8x5 |
| Service Notification Channel(s) |
IT Service Notices |