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?”...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society there will be more than 226,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2012? The chance of a woman having...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
Mistake #4 – Failing to Set Goals and Expectations It’s simple…when people don’t have a complete and accurate understanding of their goals and expectations, they are less productive. Research tells...
If you’ve been reading my posts you are already well aware that Eaglesoft’s practice management software can help increase productivity and keep your office running efficiently. What some offices may...
OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) is a community of dental practices, educators and consultants, dental companies and stakeholders with interest in trusted information, education and resources in the...
Mistake #3 – Not Delegating One of the biggest challenges for leaders is “letting go” of tasks and responsibilities that could be more efficiently handled by members of the team....
For many dental offices, insurance related issues can be complicated; staff members may not fully grasp all the intricacies of the industry to begin with, much less feel confident enough...
Wow! Where to start … how about at the beginning? The beginning of CEREC 27 and a half officially starts in 16 days. If you ask anyone on our CEREC...
Social media has far outgrown its infancy, and is presently emerging from adolescence into full maturity. Many businesses worldwide, including the majority of Fortune 1000 companies, are utilizing social media...
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...
About two months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Luginbill of The Heavyweights about social media strategy for dental practices. He brought up a rather simple concept...
Mistake #2 – Lack of Feedback It is imperative that you consistently provide feedback to your team. People want to know how they are doing. As a manager, you need...
Give your patients the information they need to come to an informed decision and accept the treatment you recommend. Eaglesoft allows its users to effortlessly create comprehensive treatment plans in...
The Electronic Media Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a helpful guide to social media writing. This is a resource that is full of...
I’m always amazed at how quickly the technology landscape changes at a dental office. From management software that integrates every part of the business, to 3D imaging, to chairside CAD/CAM...
During the French Revolution, several eminent dentists fled to the United States. The leading figure in dentistry around the turn of the century was a man named John Greenwood, a...
When was the last time you searched your name or practice name on Facebook? If it’s been a while, you may want to do so today. I’m beginning to see...
If you’re already a CEREC owner, you will not want to miss the 3D Summit for Digital Dentistry, which takes place on August 15, 2012 at the Venetian in Las...
