CEREC Does It Again
Just when you thought it wasn’t possible for Sirona to do it again - they did. Their CEREC software update 4.4 provides what I think is a BIG GAME CHANGER...
Four Things to Do at the 2015 ADA Annual Meeting
The ADA Annual Meeting will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from Thurs., Nov. 5 – Sat., Nov. 7 and is sure to be...
The Team that Learns Together … Succeeds Together!
Continuing education is a necessity for any dental practice. Are you reaping the benefits as a team? As an office manager, there is nothing more frustrating than when the doctor...
And the 2015 AADOM Scholarship Winners are…
As the Diamond Partner of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM), Patterson Dental is honored to announce the Annual Conference Scholarship winners. The Annual Conference, held August 28-30,...
Exciting Changes in Eaglesoft 17
As a software trainer, I can’t wait to learn all I can about new Eaglesoft features. It excites me to see how these features can be used by practices to...
AADOM Conference Scholarship Winners Selected
In honor of the American Association of Dental Office Managers’ 10th anniversary, Patterson Dental is awarding 10 scholarships to attend this year’s AADOM National Conference, and we are pleased to...
Track for Success
Sometimes, the saying “The simple things are important and the important things are simple” really is true. But what does that look like in a dental practice, exactly? It means...
Today, All Dental Marketing Is Digital Marketing
I was recently impressed with a blog post authored by Giselle Abramovich at Adobe entitled, “Make the Shift from Digital Marketing to Marketing in a Digital World.” Here’s a quote...
The Importance of Your Data
I’m the IT support for my parents. Every time I travel to northern Minnesota, my parents have a list for me to help them with. Be it the DVD player...
Infection Control and Compliance Answers in Just One Place? Yes, Really!
“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...
Give Dental Assistants a Hand – Dental Assistants Recognition Week
For many people, a trip to the dentist can be stressful and anxiety producing. A dental assistant who can ease the nerves and calm the fears of a patient is...
Sirona 3D Summit Spring 2014 Lineup
If you look out your window, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. As the blooms start to emerge from the buds on the trees, our...
Eaglesoft 17 at the ADA
In today’s world, we rely on our technology products to make every aspect of our lives easier and more productive. When a new technology is released, we can’t wait to...
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?
The change of seasons can prompt us to consider where we are in relation to where we want to be. With October upon us, and the leaves falling from the...
AADOM 2013 Conference Recap
It’s hard to believe that another AADOM Conference has come and gone. This year’s conference, the 9th Annual, was held in Orlando Florida, September 19th – 20th, and was the...
Patterson at AADOM 2013
This year is the 7th year that Patterson will be attending the American Association of Dental Office Managers, (AADOM), annual conference. It’s actually a milestone for us in that it...
AADOM Scholarship Winners
For the past 4 years, Patterson has annually made available 5 scholarships to the national American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) conference. This 2 ½ day conference is packed...
Network, learn and have fun at the AADOM annual conference
Registration for the annual American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) conference on September 19-20 in Orlando, Fla., is almost filled up! If you’ve been sitting on the fence about...
June 2013 Dental Events
Join us for the following events happening in June! Arizona 6/7: Mesa – OSHA Infection Control California 6/6: Manhattan Beach – Sirona Event Colorado 6/11: Grand Junction – Credit and...
May Events
Join us in May for the following events! California 5/9: Beverly Hills – Dr. LaSage Live CEREC Demo 5/10: Petaluma – Eaglesoft User Group Meeting 5/10: Valencia – Cone Beam...
The Real Deal Gets Social
If you’ve been to a trade show you know the organized chaos they can be; there is simply so much to do and see it can be impossible to fit...
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...
April Events
Join us in April for the following events! Arkansas 4/4: Little Rock – Little Rock Annual Golf Event California 4/5: El Segundo – Eaglesoft User Group Meeting 4/11-4/13: Anaheim – California Dental Association 4/17:...
International Dental Show Is Hard to Leave … Literally
It’s always easy to go to the International Dental Show in Germany and it’s often hard to leave. That disparity was even greater this year. The biennial show features more...
CAD/CAM Programs at the 101st Thomas P. Hinman Meeting
At this year’s 101st Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, there will be an unprecedented opportunity to hear from two dynamic thought leaders in the world of dental CAD/CAM...
35th International Dental Show: March 12-16, 2013
Every other year for the past 90 years, dental suppliers and manufacturers from across the globe have gathered in Cologne, Germany, for the International Dental Show (IDS). The IDS is...
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...
23rd Annual OHA Gala Recap – Gathering for a Great Cause
Having been in the dental industry for over 25 years (no need for me to say how many over), I am keenly aware just how generous our industry is. However,...
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:...
Making the Most of Your Technology Demos
Show season is in full swing and if you attend a local or national dental show you will be inundated with technology choices. These shows are a great way to...