The Buck Stops Here: Protecting Your Practice
Let’s face it ... dental practices are busy places focused on patient care. Running the business and having systems can often take a back seat to providing care to your...
Marketing Technology and Resources Within Your Practice
When I bought my last new automobile, it reminded me of a new home I purchased. I was told that the “basic” model came without upgrade features. The “bells and...
Tech Challenged to Tech Savvy
One of the best things that can happen in a person’s professional career, as well as in life, comes when we change. Pond water is never as fresh, clean and...
Introducing RevenueWell
We are excited to announce a Chicago Midwinter show-stopper – Patterson Dental’s launch of RevenueWell and an exclusive offer! If you are in Chicago February 23-25 for the Chicago Dental Society’s...
The Root of It: How Has Social Media Impacted Your Dental Practice?
This week we asked some of our readers: How has social media impacted your dental practice? The use of social media has grown in popularity across the country in recent...
How do I motivate my employees?
The success of any business is largely determined by how motivated its employees are to effectively and efficiently carry out the primary responsibilities of their role. Motivated employees are engaged,...
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...
It Is Almost Time to Get to “The Root of It”
At the beginning of the month, we brought a new idea to Off the Cusp. We are still looking for a few more dental professionals to help us get to...
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...
Sharing the CEREC Story
When you invest in CEREC technology, it’s important to get your current and prospective patients excited that you offer this valuable service. Let’s face it, in today’s busy world it...
Your Marketing New Year’s Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s resolution for your marketing? Here’s one. If you do one thing this year with your marketing, you should resolve to make it consistent. People...
Practicing with the Masters
As a former hygienist and office manager, I know all too well how busy your office is. Your time is valuable. That’s why last year we introduced a new webinar...
Keeping your apples and your iPods straight
In a world where you can buy your electronics at the grocery store and your groceries at the electronics store, the concept of one-stop shopping has never been more important....
A Good Year for Technology
As the technology leader in dentistry, we pride ourselves in not only bringing technology to dental practices everywhere, but also offering the best support in the industry. As the year...
January Events
We are looking forward to 2012 and the tremendous amount of opportunity we have for dental offices. Here is a list of events where you will be able to find...
Eight Pitfalls to Avoid with Social Media
When it comes to social media, there are multiple opportunities to make the most of your Facebook page. And with that comes many concerns that dental practice owners have. Here...
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #1
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #2
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Sleep Disorder Dentistry Blog
Snoring has long been considered an inconvenience, but increasingly it is becoming clear that it can lead to major health problems. Snoring loudly is often a sign of sleep-disordered breathing...
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #4
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Rewarding Your Dental Patients
Word of mouth marketing is not a new concept. It is just evolving and growing exponentially. What your dental patients say about your office is no longer confined to moments...
Pay by Credit Card
The online world continues to evolve at extraordinary rates. In fact, according to GO-globe.com, over 70 new domain names are registered every minute. Trying to keep up is enough to...
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave # 7
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
+1 Your Dental Practice
Ford has one. Pepsi has one. We have one. Even Angry Birds has one. Want in on the secret? You can have one for your dental office, too. Yesterday, Google+...
Top Key to Facebook Marketing Success
Is your practice Facebook Page flailing? If so, chances are you may not have a Facebook champion in place. Social marketing is all about people, growing relationships, and interaction. Without...
Is Social Media Scaring Away Your Patients?
Trick-or-treat, see my teeth, give me something good to read. While social media does have great potential to help you grow your dental practice, it could also make your patients...
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...
The Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #10
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Developing Your Brand Identity Shouldn’t Be Scary
I love this time of year. My family really gets into the decorations and costumes that go along with Halloween. All these outward expressions help to identify with and enhance...
How Much Will Your Dental Practice Pay Uncle Sam This Year?
I’ve been with Patterson for 16 years and I don’t think there has ever been a better time to purchase equipment and technology. With the state of the economy these...