October Events
Here’s a list of some dental events we’ll be at in October. Be sure to come find us; we’d love to talk to you! Alabama 10/12: Birmingham - World Class Ceramic...
Electronic Remittance Advice
Would you like to save time and increase efficiency while posting insurance payments? Then Eaglesoft has a solution for you! It’s called Electronic Remittance Advice or eRA, which is actually...
Content That Will Engage Your Dental Patient Community On Facebook
From time to time, dental professionals just venturing out into the social media space approach us with the question, “What kind of stuff should we post on Facebook and Twitter?”...
8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 7)
Mistake #7 – Leading the Group A common mistake made by managers is assuming they can lead the group. The group being led is certainly the outcome you are working...
Old Trade, New Tricks
At 60 years old and having practiced in his previous office for more than 20 years, Dr. Joel Fischer looked to us to help him build a new practice. We...
The Intraoral Camera: Small Investment – Big Results
When we talk about technology, we often talk about new technology products that can be incorporated into a practice, but let’s not overlook the intraoral camera. This small, handheld device...
The Power of the Patient Referral
I recently saw one of the truest ads ever: "Our satisfied customers are our best ads." Of all the tactics you utilize in an effort to market your dental practice,...
Join Dental Lifeline Network at the ADA Annual Session
Are you one of many thousands of dental professionals who are heading to San Francisco for the 2012 ADA Annual Session this October 18-20? Dental Lifeline Network, the parent organization...
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...
New Equipment Catalog & Fall Financing
Each year, we put out a publication that features our most popular equipment and technology solutions – from cone beam and digital imaging to operatory packages and small equipment. Equally...
Patterson Today – Fall ’12
Three times a year, we get to announce the release of a new edition of Patterson Today. Our office design, equipment and technology magazine, Patterson Today lets us tell the...
Using Pinterest to Market Your Dental Practice
This short post makes one assumption up front – that you at least know a little bit about Pinterest and may be using it personally. If not, you can get...
Google Plus – Ghost Town or Boom Town for Your Practice
Are you on board with Google Plus Business Pages yet? If not, grab your stake ... Perhaps you are thinking “Not another social platform to manage! My team barely has...
Minnesota Mission of Mercy
The Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato was the site for the inaugural Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMoM) event, held August 17-18, 2012. The goals were simple: treat 2,000 patients and...
Expiring Advantage Dollars
Do you have Advantage Dollars that will expire on December 31, 2012? If so, don’t miss out on the opportunity to reinvest in your practice. Use your Advantage Dollars toward...
CAESY Printables in Eaglesoft
Did you know that as a value-added feature, CAESY Printables are included with Eaglesoft? Even better? These take-home patient education materials for post-op and preventive care can be tied to...
Wells Fargo Practice Finance: We’re here to help take you to the next step
As a new dentist trying to figure out your career goals, and the path you should take to reach them, you have a wide variety of career options to consider....
Student Advantage
The dental students of today are the ones who will shape the future of dentistry as we know it. That’s why we are dedicated to helping them get off to...
5 Social Media Musts for the New Dentist
Today begins student week at Patterson Dental. Each day we will be publishing content solely for the dental student heading back to school, or the recent graduate heading into the...
September Events
Here’s a list of a whole bunch of events we’ll be at in September. Be sure to come find us; we’d love to see you! Alabama 9/28 – Pelham –...
8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 6)
Mistake #6 – Hire Too Quickly, Fire Too Slowly As busy as you are, having the “right people on the bus” is important to your business. A common mistake managers...
Mr. Thirsty: A New Way to Keep the Dental Operatory Dry
For as long as traditional dental practices have been in place, so has the importance of having a dry working field. As you know, this can be achieved in many...
Schick 33 and Eaglesoft 16.1
Schick has just released an incredible new sensor, the Schick 33. This new sensor has a theoretical line pair resolution of 33. This is technical talk, but what it means...
Top 10 Dental Pros in Social Media
After spending a good amount of time considering a large number of prominent dentists and industry professionals who’ve proven to be effective in all things social media, we’ve narrowed our...
DUX Dental: Promoting a Good Cause
In addition to participating with our Grins for a Good Cause initiative, DUX Dental is working to protect your dental patients from cross contamination and fight breast cancer at the...
CEREC AC with Omnicam Announcement
Earlier this week, Sirona sent out word that a new CEREC intraoral camera would soon be released. Ever since that announcement the anticipation and buzz surrounding the potential significance of...
8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 5)
Mistake #5 – Creating the Perception of Favoritism As a manager, you will connect with some employees better than others. While this is perfectly natural, these connections can lead to...
Vision Enhancement
As the art of dentistry continues to advance, so are the tools available for you to enhance your vision, while also reducing the risk of discomfort or pain that can...
Sirona to Reveal New CEREC Camera
In case you missed the news... Sirona to Reveal New Camera for CEREC® on Day One of its CEREC 27 and a half Anniversary Celebration Charlotte, NC (August 13, 2012) –...
Doing Social Media Well (Part II)
As I stated in Part I, by now you’ve probably heard plenty of social media “best practices.” As promised, here are ten practices, or online behaviors, to avoid in social...