For many people, the terms “management” and “leadership” are interchangeable. While I believe there is some overlap, these two concepts are mostly mutually exclusive and are markedly different skills. While...
At Patterson, we listen to our Eaglesoft customers. You asked for line item accounting, and our developers delivered! Eaglesoft’s new Line Item Accounting system provides our users with greater accuracy...
You all know the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Can you get another try at a first impression? Most everyone would say no,...
There are many advantages to being a member of the CEREC Club, but one advantage in particular gives members a resource that shares information on CEREC technology while providing a...
This year’s annual session, “Connecting to Drive Compliance,” is crucial for anyone working to ensure the safe delivery of oral healthcare. It will take place at Loews Atlanta Hotel in...
We’ve all heard the old adage, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” While there is truth to this statement, it should never be used as an excuse for not striving...
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...
The newest addition to Patterson Dental’s Explore Store (www.PattersonDental.com/AppStore) isn’t just one tool to help practices run better. It’s a whole team! All of Eaglesoft’s eServices can now be found...
Our Practicing with the Masters webinar series has proven to be quite successful. The goal of these webinars is to bring industry leaders to you through a series of webinars,...
What is the personality of your Facebook page? Is it friendly, fun, positive, cheerful, inspiring, serious, gross, depressing or boring? Whether you set an intention for what you want your...
Taken from the March 1954 issue of Patterson’s monthly news publication, PHC Newswheel Digest: Dentistry is also a Business! Looking ahead as...
May is coming to a close and summer is almost here! June will be filled with some great workshops and conferences – here is a list of events where you...
There are more than a few benefits to using digital radiography over traditional film: Patients are exposed to less radiation. No chemicals; digital X-rays are better for our environment. Faster...
Patterson is pleased to be a part of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Session in San Diego May 24-27! As advocates for children’s oral health, the AAPD...
We are excited to announce the addition of several business tools by Mercer Advisors to the Patterson Explore Store online technology center. Designed to help dentists gain an awareness of...
Taken from the August 1954 issue of Patterson’s monthly news publication, PHC Newswheel Digest: Accomplishment … minus showmanship The reputation which this...
One of the most exciting events in the dental market is set to take place August 16-18, 2012 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Sirona’s “CEREC 27 and a half”...
Michelle Kratt, FAADOM, FADIA started the North Shore Study Club in Wilmington, Mass., to help advance the careers of dental administrative team members. There is very little available locally by...
A few months ago we announced a partnership with RevenueWell. RevenueWell is a practice marketing and patient communication suite that can greatly help your office attract new patients and nurture...
Over the last nine years, Spear Education has been helping to develop the next generation of business leaders through their Young and Motivated program. These workshops were developed by Rezwan...
Part II: How to Effectively Market Your Charitable Work While Playing the Charity Card By now I hope you’ve narrowed down your philanthropic initiatives to a handful of great causes...
After 56-year-old Deborah was hit by a drunk driver in 1991, she had brain surgery that left her with lingering seizures and problems with memory, concentration and balance. She also...
The growing season for corn in central Indiana begins well before any kernels hit the dirt. Weeks of spring fieldwork, including tilling, herbicide applications and fertilizer incorporations, prepare the ground...
Annually during the first weekend of May, the Texas Dental Association holds its statewide conference in San Antonio. With Cinco de Mayo festivities in the air, many dental offices make...
How often are you posting on your dental practice Facebook page? Once a week, every day, multiple times per day? Ever since the first Edgerank study was released, people have...
I often hear from dentists that they are apprehensive about becoming active in the social media space because they are worried someone will start speaking badly of their dental practice....
Last Wednesday my Branch Manager, Joe Pennisi, and I represented Patterson Dental at San Jose State University’s Spring Job Fair. We aimed to attract charismatic, motivated applicants, and found it...
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...
Being an effective communicator is critical to being successful in any profession. The single most important communication skill one can possess is, at best, taken for granted and for many,...
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,...
