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...
It Is Almost Time to Get to “The Root of It”
At the beginning of the month, we brought a new idea to Off the Cusp. We are still looking for a few more dental professionals to help us get to...
February 22: What Are Your Dinner Plans?
If you’re a dentist or oral health professional, work for a phenomenal company like Patterson Dental, or if you’re simply interested in what’s going on in today’s world of oral...
A-dec LED
At the Yankee Dental Congress this week, A-dec is showcasing an incredible new LED light. As with all A-dec products, this light has been specifically designed for the dental practice. If...
February Events
We’ve been braving the cold all of January to bring you great events, and February will be no different. Here is a look at the February events where you will...
HR (Human Resources), to Develop or Not to Develop…Don’t Let That Be the Question
As I thought about this post, I wondered if I was qualified to speak to the topic of HR in the actual dental office. Then I reminded myself, as a...
Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience
Every dental practice wants to differentiate itself. A key to this is enhancing the patient experience. A great way to do that is through the technologies you offer in your...
2012 Social Media Watch List
Not unlike our physical universe, the social media world is exponentially expanding. Trying to keep up and know how to get started or where to go next is a very...
DentaCheques Makes a Difference!
Each year thousands of people ask Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) for help to obtain the dental care they so desperately need. For these people with disabilities, or who are elderly...
Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill
Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill is an easily moldable nano-hybrid composite suitable for the bulk filling technique. It allows a new level of efficiency to be achieved in posterior tooth restoration:...
Using Your Account Ledger in Eaglesoft
I have the pleasure of talking to and training dental practices across the western United States. Every practice has their own rhythm and their own style of doing things. That’s...
Dental Product Submissions
The Patterson Corporate Office often receives calls from entrepreneurs who have invented dental products or have ideas for products that they would like Patterson to distribute and list in our...
Grins for a Good Cause 2012
One constant in our corporate wide breast cancer awareness campaign is the amount of fun everyone has. The fundraising events our branches hold for Grins for a Good Cause seem...
Aseptic processing: Different sterilization, different benefits
Aseptic processing is changing the way many businesses are bringing their products to market, and the dental industry is no different. Did you know that aseptic processing is a commonly...
Dental Products Report Interviews Paul Guggenheim
As part of the Dental Products Report January cover story, Patterson Dental President Paul Guggenheim weighs in on some of the topics that could be uppermost in the minds of...
Sharing the CEREC Story
When you invest in CEREC technology, it’s important to get your current and prospective patients excited that you offer this valuable service. Let’s face it, in today’s busy world it...
Your Marketing New Year’s Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s resolution for your marketing? Here’s one. If you do one thing this year with your marketing, you should resolve to make it consistent. People...
Demi Plus 2+1 Offer
It is with great excitement that Kerr announces the Patterson Demi Plus 2+1 Offer. Starting January 1, 2012 thru January 31, 2012 you have the opportunity to own the industry’s...
Pattersondental.com needs your input!
If you monitor this blog, you’re already aware that late August this year was the debut of an all new pattersondental.com. Everything from the site navigation to our product pages...
Practicing with the Masters
As a former hygienist and office manager, I know all too well how busy your office is. Your time is valuable. That’s why last year we introduced a new webinar...
The Root of It
Calling all dental professionals – we need YOUR help to get to the root of it. We want to feature your expertise, right here, on Off the Cusp. The best...
Grins for a Good Cause Update
Dollar amounts continue to come into the Corporate Office from our branches throughout the country. We’ve seen some really great numbers, and once again, the ideas have been both creative...
Keeping your apples and your iPods straight
In a world where you can buy your electronics at the grocery store and your groceries at the electronics store, the concept of one-stop shopping has never been more important....
A Good Year for Technology
As the technology leader in dentistry, we pride ourselves in not only bringing technology to dental practices everywhere, but also offering the best support in the industry. As the year...
January Events
We are looking forward to 2012 and the tremendous amount of opportunity we have for dental offices. Here is a list of events where you will be able to find...
Eight Pitfalls to Avoid with Social Media
When it comes to social media, there are multiple opportunities to make the most of your Facebook page. And with that comes many concerns that dental practice owners have. Here...
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #1
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Shade Taking Made Easy
For 50 years, dental professionals have used the VITA® Classical shade guide for their shade selection needs. Now the new VITA Easyshade Compact is making it easier and faster to...
X-ray Vision
There you are, doing what you do, practicing great dentistry. You have a patient in your chair, their digital X-rays showing on your monitor. Problem is, you would like to...
Happy Anniversary, CAN-SPAM Act
Eight years and three days ago today, the federal CAN-SPAM Act was signed into law. The Act delegated enforcement of a single set of federal standards governing unsolicited email communication...