Setting Clear Expectations
A constant challenge for any manager is managing the performance of employees. We evaluate their technical proficiency, their ability to engage customers and their ability to work as a part...
The New Gem in the Denticator® Family
Hygienists have been talking, and Denticator has been listening… Denticator, a pioneer in disposable prophy angle manufacturing, is proud to introduce a new gem in the family, the Emerald™. The...
The Root of It: Thank You, Dental Assistants!
In honor of Dental Assistant Recognition Week, we wanted to hear from “The Root of It” contributors and asked: “What do your dental assistants do that helps set your practice...
How to Quickly Find Missed Revenue Opportunities with Eaglesoft
Eaglesoft is not your ordinary practice management software. Eaglesoft is packed with tools designed to help you grow your practice. One simple way to track your practice’s success is to...
Marketing Technology and Resources Within Your Practice
When I bought my last new automobile, it reminded me of a new home I purchased. I was told that the “basic” model came without upgrade features. The “bells and...
Open Wide Journey …Being Home Again
Being Home Saturday, February 11 ended my journey in Guatemala – one journey I will never let go from my mind. This journey has allowed me the opportunity to open...
Enhancing Culture Through Better Selection
Building culture within the workplace means more than just creating an enjoyable place for your staff to work. A strong culture creates an atmosphere in which the attitudes and behaviors...
Spring Hygiene Guide
Watch your mailbox! On March 1 our Spring Hygiene Guide will be arriving at dental practices and hygienists’ homes all across the country. It will be polybagged with our March/April...
March Events
This March brings about another series of great events where you will be able to meet up with Patterson employees. Here’s where you can find us in March: Arizona 3/7-3/10...
Tech Challenged to Tech Savvy
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...
Six Things You Can Do to Improve the Doctor and Team Photos
One thing we hear in practices on a consistent basis is that the team and/or the doctor do not like the pictures taken of them. Here are some tips to...
Thank You for Impacting America’s Smiles
What a week it has been for all of us in Chicago! From everyone at Oral Health America, we’d like to send a big THANK YOU to the over 800...
Introducing RevenueWell
We are excited to announce a Chicago Midwinter show-stopper – Patterson Dental’s launch of RevenueWell and an exclusive offer! If you are in Chicago February 23-25 for the Chicago Dental Society’s...
Resin 8 Colors from Hu-Friedy
Fact: Many clinicians want lightweight resin handles that provide easy identification of instruments in the operatory. Challenge: Current lightweight resin handles offer color options, but don’t always feature high-quality working...
Are you really listening?
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,...
Oral-B Solutions
We are excited to introduce a great value for your office. As of January 1, 2012, we started offering new Oral-B Manual Toothbrush Bundle Solutions as well as Oral-B Power...
CAESY Cloud
I am pleased to announce that we just released another update to CAESY Cloud! Yes, there are new and updated videos like the last update, but in my opinion, we...
The Root of It: How Has Social Media Impacted Your Dental Practice?
This week we asked some of our readers: How has social media impacted your dental practice? The use of social media has grown in popularity across the country in recent...
How do I motivate my employees?
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,...
First Impressions Interviews John Bettencourt
While digital technology and state-of-the-art equipment often take center stage when it comes to impressing patients and delivering high-quality care, technical service plays a critical supporting role in ensuring a...
Eaglesoft Tip: Emailing Images
As an Eaglesoft trainer, I thoroughly enjoy the “little things” that make my customers so happy! I was recently in a large clinic for a digital X-ray training when a...
Word of Mouth
For years, people have been talking about their experiences at local businesses at birthday parties, at the grocery store, even at sporting events. These conversations were usually kept within a...
Thank You for Your Help!
At the beginning of January, we asked for your feedback on our PattersonDental.com website and we received some excellent feedback on our survey. Your top three enhancement requests were (in order):...
#WildWednesday
If you’ve been following Patterson Dental on Twitter, you probably have seen one of our #WildWednesday posts. If you haven’t been following us on Twitter, now is a great time...
Technology in Social Media
Here at Patterson Dental, we strive to bring the latest technologies to you in order to help you more efficiently run your dental practice. Technology can help you manage your...
What’s This Social Media Thing All About?
As I talk to dental professionals from across the country, I often hear the same fears and concerns about becoming active in social media. “We have a Facebook page, but...
Top Dental Industry People of 2011
On Monday, January 23, severe weather again ravaged parts of Alabama, including the greater Birmingham area – an area hit hard by tornadoes last spring and still in recovery mode....
Personal/Professional “Growth” = Business Growth
Okay, so the title of this particular blog post sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it truly is…. Today’s post is a little different than what I’ve submitted to date, but...
The New Handpiece Catalog Is Here!
February 1 marks the release date of our newest edition of the Rotary/Handpiece Catalog. This 52-page magazine features quality products and promotions on burs, diamonds and polishers, as well as...
Hands-On Learning with CAD/CAM Technology
The very nature of dentistry is kinesthetic learning and application. As a dentist, you are a master at working with your hands and they are important tools of your trade...