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...
Kevin Durant’s recent MVP acceptance speech has gone viral because he did something in his acceptance speech that no other MVP has ever done. Durant brought viewers across the nation...
Most tenants, when searching for a home for their business, have a certain set of criteria in mind. Usually the criteria are a mixed bag of the following: location, access,...
If you’re building a new office or updating your existing space – or even just considering making a change – you don’t want to miss our Blueprint for Success event....
We talk a lot about the return on investment (ROI) of social media marketing for dental practices. In fact, it’s a favorite topic of ours to discuss with clients and...
It is a universally accepted truth these days that you need to proactively market your practice to grow. And while many in our industry think of “marketing” as a somewhat...
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...
Eaglesoft allows you to store, view and present patient images and X-rays quickly and effortlessly, thus enhancing the patient’s experience in your office. One truly great feature for patient education...
Spring is a time of new beginnings, opportunities and growth. It’s also a great time to evaluate your practice and consider changes that could help you enhance the patient experience...
At dinner in a restaurant recently with my husband, who is a psychologist, and one of his colleagues, I listened to them “talk shop” about therapists and confidentiality. As I...
I often ask my audiences for a show of hands if they have established standards for communication, behavior and attitude for their practice. At most I have had a total...
Social media change is constant. If you’re still managing your Facebook, Twitter and other platforms the same way you did last year, you are likely missing opportunities. Like many of...
When Cecilia Mescain, COO at Smile Central Dental, P.C. in Paterson, N.J., lists off her many responsibilities it makes you wonder how one person can achieve so much. From handling...
Recent blog posts have covered the history of sterilization, how to design a sterilization space and how to choose the right sterilization equipment. Once you have the right sterilization equipment,...
There are moments when you know you need to do something to increase your productivity or to increase new patients, but the idea of investing in such efforts seems so...
We have all heard the phrase, “You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression!” Have you ever driven away from an appointment because the outside of...
“Which contact time do we follow for our disinfectant – there are three times listed?” “How do I get our students to comply with PPE?” “Do I have to wear...
Forbes recently announced its list of 2014 Most Trustworthy Companies in America – and Patterson Companies is on it for the third year in a row! Through an independent evaluation Patterson...
In a recent blog post, we discussed the importance of a well-designed sterilization center; once the ideal space is created, it’s important to have the right equipment. When choosing equipment,...
I learned an important marketing lesson once from marketing guru Seth Godin. It seems to me that it has great application to dental marketing. Marketing is such an inexact science...
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...
In a recent post, we talked about advancements in sterilization and the importance of following modern sterilization standards for the health of patients, and for the success of your practice....
When it comes to AdWords, there’s a vast amount of written material both online and in book form that aims to educate you on best practices. You can read about...
Most dentists will tell you that 30%-40% of their patients would benefit from wearing a nightguard, but less than 5% actually do. What’s the reason for this significant difference in...
Most dentists aim to exceed a patient’s expectations, and good ones do. Of all the expectations a patient might have, the one that is the most standard is the expectation...
As social media use in dentistry evolves, questions, quandaries, and unfortunately legal risks grow too. I recently had the pleasure of presenting alongside the brilliant Dr. Michael R. Ragan, D.M.D,...
“I love doing restorative and cosmetic dentistry, but I just don’t seem to be doing very much of it. How can I build this part of my practice?” Have you...
It’s great having an orthodontic software system that integrates your practice from imaging to scheduling and beyond, according to Darren Pakravan, DDS, MS. It’s even better to have one that...
Dr. Jeff Just of Just Orthodontics doesn’t believe he was predestined to be an orthodontist. Though his father and his grandfather were orthodontists before him, he says he came to...
These days, it often seems like running a dental office has as much to do with search engine marketing, social media visibility and website lead management as it does with...
