Keeping an appropriately stocked inventory of materials and instruments is a bit of a balancing act. You have limited space, but you have a busy practice. You don’t want to be short of a material in the middle of an emergency procedure, but you also don’t want to keep whitening gel past its expiration date because you ordered too much.
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10 Ways to Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day [+Free Printable]
Lips: Whether they're thick, thin, pouty, or plump, we've all got 'em - and thank goodness we do! They help us speak, emote, eat, drink, and they have the all-important...
DIY Dental-Themed New Year’s Party Poppers
With only 3 days left of 2017 we hope you're "filling" good about your accomplishments throughout the past year, and ready to ring in 2018. What better way to give...
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10 Toothy Adult Coloring Pages [Printable]
Breaking news: not every day in the life of a dental industry professional is perfect. Sometimes schedules are tight. Sometimes patients are cranky. Sometimes muscles cramp. Oh, you already knew...
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...
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...
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...
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....