AADOM 2013 Conference Recap
It’s hard to believe that another AADOM Conference has come and gone. This year’s conference, the 9th Annual, was held in Orlando Florida, September 19th – 20th, and was the...
Patterson at AADOM 2013
This year is the 7th year that Patterson will be attending the American Association of Dental Office Managers, (AADOM), annual conference. It’s actually a milestone for us in that it...
Customizable Hygiene Kits: Saving You Time
Did I get your attention with that blog headline? We at Patterson have heard your feedback and know saving you time is an important part of your day-to-day routine. Which...
23rd Annual OHA Gala Recap – Gathering for a Great Cause
Having been in the dental industry for over 25 years (no need for me to say how many over), I am keenly aware just how generous our industry is. However,...
Patté Is on Twitter!
She’s dashing, fun, resourceful and animated – she also adores her red heels and looks slammin’ in a pantsuit. Perhaps you’ve known her from our publications, cartoons, Facebook page or...
Gala & Benefit Connects America with Smiles in Support of Oral Health
Oral Health America (OHA) is pleased to announce its 23rd Annual Gala and Benefit at Chicago’s premier lakefront venue, the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on Wednesday, February 20 from...
Let’s Talk Yankee!
So when you see the title of my blog today do you think it would make a great title for a novel about the English settlers? Well, I’m not ready to...
Have You Met Patté?
A few weeks ago in my blog post I asked if your dental office was a fun place to be. I received many emails telling me about the fun events,...
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...
A Personal Touch for the Holidays
So how many of you just cringe when you walk into a national retail store in late July and see aisles filled with Halloween and Thanksgiving décor/items? Then by August...
Making the Most of the 8th Annual AADOM Conference
As the liaison between Patterson and AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers), I am so fortunate to attend their annual conference each year (this year in Scottsdale, Arizona). I’ve...
Is Your Office Involved in Your Local Community?
This is a question I ask offices regularly, as it should be a piece of your marketing strategy. I will frequently hear that an office started a program such as...
Stop Holding the World on Your Shoulders!
So, it’s Monday morning, you’ve just walked in the door at your dental practice. You feel pretty good, spent a nice relaxing weekend with your family at the family cabin....
Personal/Professional “Growth” = Business Growth
Okay, so the title of this particular blog post sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it truly is…. Today’s post is a little different than what I’ve submitted to date, but...
HR (Human Resources), to Develop or Not to Develop…Don’t Let That Be the Question
As I thought about this post, I wondered if I was qualified to speak to the topic of HR in the actual dental office. Then I reminded myself, as a...
To Refer or Not to Refer – Don’t Let That Be the Question!
When I talk with dental practices about patient referral programs, one of the first questions I ask is, “Have you given your patients the tools they need to refer a...
Trick or Treat
Halloween is right around the corner, but it doesn’t have to be so tricky for dental offices. We all know that sugary treats can cause an increase in cavities and...
Did you have your picture taken with Patté?
Patté, the Patterson Office Supplies mascot, made her official debut at this year’s AADOM conference in Nashville. She even showed up with her cowboy hat to take photos with attendees....