Video Tips: Know What You’re Going to Say
Internet videos are like dog years. To you, what feels like only one minute can feel like seven to your audience. That’s why it’s particularly important to be concise when...
Video Tips: The Importance of Audio
The dental practice is many things. Quiet is not one of them. Despite the inherent difficulty of finding a quiet location within the practice where you can make your video,...
Working with Trends in Eaglesoft
Have you ever looked at Trends within Eaglesoft? Trends is a practice management feature that allows you to view office totals according to specified criteria. From Trends, you can import...
Video Tips: Let There Be (Appropriate) Light
Whether it’s a dental practice trying to market a new service or a puppy doing something amazing (OK, more likely the puppy), we have all encountered videos with poor lighting...
Hands-on Learning Through CEREC ACCEPT
Think back to the last time you bought a new techie gadget, like a smartphone, tablet or TV. How did you go about figuring out what product would work best...
Video Tips: Put Yourself in Position for a Memorable Video
Somewhere in the not-so-distant past, where increasingly accessible video technology crossed paths with the rise of social media, the viral video was born. Few are immune to its intoxicating effects...
How Much Is Your Data Worth?
Typically, when one thinks of the value of a business – dental practice or otherwise – one tends to think of the physical assets such as equipment, furniture and office...
Finding the Right SEO Help for Your Website
Over the past few months I’ve discussed some strategies and tactics for dental practice SEO. In some cases I bet some of you are thinking “I need help with my...
4 Components of a Successful SEO Strategy
After talking about local search for dental practices last month, I’m following up this month by outlining four things that are critical to getting your on-page SEO strategy moving in...
Educational Tools Increase Case Acceptance
When it comes to ensuring that a customer understands the value of an important investment in any business, oftentimes seeing is believing. Wise consumers like to educate themselves before proceeding...
Are You Managing Your Data?
I never had to be concerned about data management before. Why now? Electronic data management may be relatively new to our industry but as the reliance on the volumes of...
Stay Informed and Save Time with the New Eaglesoft News Center
Have you noticed the bright orange icon in the upper left-hand corner of your Eaglesoft 17 screen? This is an RSS Feed that we are calling our Eaglesoft News Center....
How to overcome the “Yeah buts”
Every practice has to grow and change to keep up with the demands of an ever-evolving dental marketplace. One challenge we have as practice administrators is how to implement this...
5 Things to Boost SEO for Dental Practices
What is SEO and how does it relate to dental practices? SEO, or search engine optimization, refers to the process of making your website Google friendly (or Bing friendly or...
Get the most out of your Eaglesoft software – virtually everywhere!
With technology’s ever-changing products, I am excited for our customers to have this great product available. With Eaglesoft 17, offices have the ability to manage their critical data from the...
Eaglesoft Provider View
Increase productivity and improve communication with this simple and highly effective tool Your daily schedule should be simple and easy to read. Provider hours need to be current and up...
Bur Finder Makes Your Search Fast and Easy
As part of discussions to improve the user experience on pattersondental.com, product findability or “search” always comes up. When we discuss “search” we are really referring to two things: 1)...
Advanced technology attracts associate to rural practice
When Dr. William Shattuck graduated from the dental program at the University of Texas at Houston in 2012, he had narrowed his practice search down to three criteria. He wanted...
What is a Responsive Website and Do You Need One?
Mobile and handheld devices are increasingly popular and are being used in place of or in addition to the PC. Mobile devices are great for people who are always on...
Year End Savings, Long-Term Growth
We view technology differently at Patterson Dental. We partner with the industry’s leaders to keep the practices we serve on the cutting edge of advanced technology and equipment because we...
Managing Patient Benefits in Eaglesoft
This post is a follow-up to one I originally posted in January 2013 titled Fee Schedules and Coverage Books. Please check it out if you haven’t done so already. It received...
Managing Your Image Recycle Bin
The image recycle bin is a feature in both Eaglesoft and Patterson Imaging software that allows you to remove an image without deleting it, so it doesn’t appear in the...
The Proof is in the Pilot: Comparing the Pilot path to the Screw Access on an Emax Abutment Crown
Technology is certainly a hot-button topic for many dentists. There are those who embrace technology. These doctors look for ways in which a new gadget, technique or product can improve...
Educating your patients where they are
As a dental professional, you know and understand the importance of good oral hygiene. You know the details of dental procedures and the importance of post-op care. Unfortunately, you and...
How to Quickly Find Which Reports Contain Specific Data in Eaglesoft
If you are looking for an Eaglesoft report that includes certain information, I can help you find it faster and easier by using a simple utility found on our FAQ...
Going paperless? Put these advanced SmartDoc features to work!
I have seen many offices transition from traditional paper charts to a completely chartless and/or paperless environment over the years. The best part of making this switch is the increase...
A New Exclusive Line of Lasers
In an era of dentistry with rapidly changing technologies, Patterson Dental now features an exclusive line of the aptly named Pioneer Lasers. Lasers today are valuable tools in the dental...
Eaglesoft Tip: Updating Fees
As end of the year approaches, it’s time to start evaluating and updating your fees. If you can relate to one or more of these scenarios, I’m here to help!...
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?
The change of seasons can prompt us to consider where we are in relation to where we want to be. With October upon us, and the leaves falling from the...
Eaglesoft Tip: Enhance Patient Communication in Your Office
As an educator, one thing I’m always very conscious of is my communication skills. I’m always looking for better ways to get my point across whether it’s in writing blog...