Toothy Pumpkin Contest Winners Revealed!
I’d like to begin by thanking all of the artistic and gifted people who participated in this fun Halloween contest by submitting their unique and toothy creations. Selecting three finalists...
Windows 8 has arrived!
Microsoft launched its new operating system platform last Friday – Windows 8! Windows 8 brings together classic software applications with built-in mobile apps and new apps through their Windows store....
Hurricane Sandy – East Coast Closings – Updates
As we communicated yesterday, a number of our branches on the east coast closed their facilities in an effort to ensure the safety of their employees. Below is an update...
Hurricane Sandy
In light of Hurricane Sandy, we have several branches that have determined it is best to close for the safety of our employees. Please know that we are still available...
4 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation
What is the experience your practice provides your patients every time they step foot in your office? If you are like most of the dental practices Patterson partners with, you...
Toothy Pumpkin Contest!
It’s that time of year when people across the country are stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters and planning for Halloween parties and festivities. Tonight or sometime this weekend, many...
Doing Good and Doing Well!
Doing good can help generate positive publicity for your dental practice. Patients select their dental provider based on what they know about them. This information could come from a variety...
November Events
Here’s where you can find us in November. Be sure to come say hi; we’d love to chat with you! Arizona 11/11-11/16: Phoenix – Association of Military Surgeons of the...
Connecting Job Seekers with Relevant Opportunities
Gone are the days of searching for a job in the classified section of the newspaper. Candidates today are seeking employment via the web on their PCs, laptops and even...
Announcing DDS Rescue!
Last week at the ADA Annual Session, we announced our partnership with DDS Rescue! DDS Rescue is a business continuity solution. Your patient data, and your ability to access that...
For Success in Social Media Marketing, Follow the 4 E’s
Engage, Educate, Encourage, Entertain Social media, this explosive sphere that fosters social interaction and helps businesses connect with prospects and customers, is long past the emergent stage. More than that,...
Sirona Technology at the ADA
The ADA in San Francisco is where it’s happening in dentistry this week, and our team has been showing off the all new CEREC AC with Omnicam to an excited...
Yes, Your Dental Practice Can Be Fun!
Seems like a silly statement, doesn’t it? Well, I’ll take that a step further and say your dental practice SHOULD be fun. It should be a fun place, not just...
The Real Deal Is Back!
We had so much fun last year at ADA in Las Vegas, as well as throughout the year, with our Real Deal game that we decided to bring a little...
Now is the Time to Reinvest in Your Dental Practice
To help small business owners grow, the government passed tax laws to promote that growth by accelerating tax reductions through deduction and depreciation opportunities. New equipment purchases can be either...
New Vendors at ADA 2012
We are happy to welcome two vendors new to the Patterson booths at this year’s ADA Annual Session. We’ll be sharing the space in our main booth (#716) with SheerVision....
Sirona Technology at the 2012 ADA!
I’m looking forward to the upcoming American Dental Association annual conference in San Francisco October 18-20, 2012. There is little doubt that this year’s ADA will be one to remember...
Leveraging the Power of Twitter: A Great Tool for Dental Practice Marketing
Most dental offices have a Facebook page. And while I have yet to find any data that compares the number of dental professionals who use Facebook to the number who...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Have Your Joined the Fight?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time when people around the world come together to generate awareness and raise money to help in the fight against the disease. Millions...
Don’t Fall Off Patterson Advantage
We hope you are enjoying all the benefits the Patterson Advantage program has to offer you. Make sure you are on track to renew for 2013, so you can continue...
Customer Service Week 2012
Another Customer Service Week is in the history books. We laughed, we wore jeans and most of all, we ate. MONDAY Monday started with a hand-delivered treat from management in...
Gain Competitive Advantage with Click to Consult from OnTrack®
It’s like having a consultant at your side, readily available at a moment’s notice. With a single click of your mouse or tap on your mobile or tablet touchscreen,...
6 Simple Steps For An Awesome Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event!
After Halloween, have you ever held a candy buy-back event for trick-or-treaters in your community? It’s a great way to: strengthen patient relationships promote better health garner publicity create a...
Support the Fight for Infection Prevention
During the month of October, we are partnering with 11 infection control companies to raise funds for the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) in a special initiative –...
Environdent.com
A little over a month ago, Hu-Friedy made dentistry’s longest running recycling program even greener with the launch of Environdent.com. Since 1995, the program has offered customers one free dental...
Are You Thinking of Starting or Expanding Your Dental Office?
Starting or expanding your dental office begins with a vision focusing on the patient experience. Creating a healthy practice occurs when you have a team of qualified and experienced professionals...
Patterson Technology Center Customer Service Appreciation Week
Although the grand opening of the distinguished 100,000-square-foot facility occurred just under a year ago in Effingham, Illinois, the Patterson Technology Center (PTC) has a rich history of supporting customers...
How to Send Expiring Insurance Benefits Reminders with Eaglesoft
*REMINDER* This Year’s Insurance Benefits Will Expire Soon! Dental insurance can be confusing for patients and providers alike. When I worked in a dental office, a majority of my time...
The Difference Between Winning and Losing Facebook Cover Photos
What does your Facebook cover photo say about you? One of the biggest visual additions of the 2012 Timeline redesign was that of the cover photo. The cover photo is...