CEREC Tip of the Month: The New Incisal Variation Tool in 4.2
One of the new tools in the 4.2 software is the new Incisal Variation tool. Not only can we get great looking anterior proposals with the 4.2 software, we also...
You Know It’s Time to Get a New Website When…
You have a website. This is good. But, there are questions that need to be considered in order to make sure that your site is doing the very best for...
The 3D Summit: A Unique and Inspiring Experience
A few years ago, Patterson and Sirona started the 3D Summit program to educate the dental community about cone beam technology and its profound impact on the practice lifestyle and...
Realizing Dental Philosophies
It all started with a question: “What is your dental philosophy?” If you ask this question of a member of any dental practice, you’ll get a different answer. And while...
The Future of Online Reviews
Have your patients posted reviews about your practice? A recent American Express Global Customer Service Barometer survey found that customers are telling more people about their service experiences – both good...
Learn About Changes to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Regulations
By now, dental practitioners are likely aware that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued long-awaited changes to the Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. The Omnibus...
Six Things in Your Reception Preventing Patients from Saying Yes to Treatment
Is your reception area preventing patients from saying yes to treatment? Increase case acceptance in your practice by starting every patient experience off on the right foot. Make a strong...
Dental Hygienists: Oral Health Warriors on Behalf of Our Patients
One of the great things about dentistry is the consistent opportunity we have to help people along their path to greater oral health and overall wellness. The most effective way...
Training New Employees
New employees are typically hired and trained by office managers, yet managers are most often the busiest people in the office! We hear from our members often that this part...
A Better Prepared Practice
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Charlene White’s article “Activate Practice Proaction to Prevent a Panicked Reaction” in the current edition of The Wave. Read the full article...
Efficient CEREC Appointments
I’m often asked by new and seasoned CEREC users how to decrease their appointment times for a simple crown procedure. This question has a number of different solutions depending on...
Looking Back While Looking Ahead
It’s an exciting time at Oral Health America, with staff members both looking back at the work we did last year in preparation for our annual report and preparing for...
A Team Huddle That Gets Rave Reviews or Another Boring Meeting?
Believe it or not, the difference between your team and a dream team is not far off. The key is perspective. With a few tweaks to your team huddle approach...
Have you checked out 2min2x?
Now launched and in full toothbrush-championing mode, the 2min2x campaign is spreading the word about children’s oral health. A campaign put together by the combined efforts of the Dental Trade...
The Root of It: Thanks to Dental Assistants
This week is the 36th Annual Dental Assistants Recognition Week and we want to make it a very special week for some of our Off the Cusp readers. That’s why...
Thank You Dental Assistants
How amazing are the dental assistants in your office? Next week is the 36th Annual Dental Assistant Recognition Week (DARW), and it is a great time to let them know...
March Events
Join us in March for the following events! Arizona 3/8: Phoenix – Equipment Maintenance Seminar California 3/6: El Segundo – Surgical Esthetics Course 3/7: Sunnyvale – Equipment Maintenance Event 3/15:...
An Inside Look at a Patterson Partnership
Our local teams make it their business to know your business. When a tornado struck the town of Cullman, Ala. in 2011, our folks were immediately there to help Dr....
Five Steps to Better Problem-Solving
When a problem arises in your office or practice, your people often look to you to take action and provide a solution. And as a leader or manager, it is...
The Best Way to Prep a CEREC
New users sometimes get confused as to how to prep a full crown for a CEREC restoration. Frankly, if you follow these simple rules, you can just prep as you...
Dentistry’s 2013 Watch List
The dental industry is evolving faster than ever. Everything from the materials and tools we use to the way we operate and market our dental practices is changing. There has...
Practicing with the Masters
Our Eaglesoft Practicing with the Masters webinar series has been around for awhile now and we have heard rave reviews! Through these webinars, we bring industry leaders to you, allowing...
Introducing: Devin Firl
Last year, we added a multitalented new team member to our Equipment Marketing Department. That’s not his formal title, of course. Devin Firl is our newest marketing specialist, equipment. In...
The Root of It: New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! Now it is time to get to work on those resolutions. (In case you missed it, Mahlia Matsch, from our human resources department, had a wonderful post...
4 Rules for New Year’s Resolution Success
At the onset of each New Year, it’s tradition to go through the exercise of creating a list of resolutions. These lists commonly include things like losing weight, quitting a...
Backing What We Say, Since the Beginning
We back what we say. It’s what Patterson leaders have taught us since the company started in 1877. At Patterson, we have a history of focusing on clients. It’s been...
The Premier Infection Control Training Event Nationwide, Only Better
One of the most vital, if basic, elements of operating a successful practice is effective infection control. Infection control is right up there with “doors” in level of necessity to...
The Nuts and Bolts of Dentistry
If you’ve been following the blog this week, you know that we’ve been sharing our field experience and showing you how it relates to what Patterson Dental can bring to...
The Digital Revolution Starts Here
Do you still have the song, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” stuck in your head from Paul’s post yesterday? I hope so – because it’s true. Everything...
“Everything I Do, I Do It for You…”
Remember the song that those lyrics come from? Bryan Adams sang it … It was the theme song for the movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” starring Kevin Costner …...