Social media has far outgrown its infancy, and is presently emerging from adolescence into full maturity. Many businesses worldwide, including the majority of Fortune 1000 companies, are utilizing social media...
As the liaison between Patterson and AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers), I am so fortunate to attend their annual conference each year (this year in Scottsdale, Arizona). I’ve...
Here’s a list of some great events we’ll be a part of in August. Come find us! California 8/10 – Sunnyvale – Eaglesoft User Group Meeting 8/24 – El Segundo...
The Patterson Technology Center is excited to announce that as of Monday, July 23 we will be offering support for Eaglesoft software on Macintosh computers. Support will be available to...
About two months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Luginbill of The Heavyweights about social media strategy for dental practices. He brought up a rather simple concept...
Mistake #2 – Lack of Feedback It is imperative that you consistently provide feedback to your team. People want to know how they are doing. As a manager, you need...
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new 2012–2013 Annual Catalog! If you haven’t received your copy, we have extras. So please contact your territory representative or local...
Give your patients the information they need to come to an informed decision and accept the treatment you recommend. Eaglesoft allows its users to effortlessly create comprehensive treatment plans in...
The Electronic Media Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a helpful guide to social media writing. This is a resource that is full of...
Throughout the year we at Dental Lifeline Network receive letters, thank you cards and other grateful messages from the many people who receive dental care through our programs. I recently...
Taken from the November 1956 issue of Patterson’s monthly news publication, PHC Newswheel Digest: CUSTOMERS…are the most important people in any business. CUSTOMERS…are not dependent on us…we are dependent on...
At Patterson, we pride ourselves in having everything your dental practice needs to thrive – being a one-stop shop. One of those things is hardware. Your practice needs to have...
I’m always amazed at how quickly the technology landscape changes at a dental office. From management software that integrates every part of the business, to 3D imaging, to chairside CAD/CAM...
Initially, I was going to direct this blog series at “new” managers by capturing some of the mistakes they make and distilling them down to those that are most common....
When was the last time you searched your name or practice name on Facebook? If it’s been a while, you may want to do so today. I’m beginning to see...
If you’re already a CEREC owner, you will not want to miss the 3D Summit for Digital Dentistry, which takes place on August 15, 2012 at the Venetian in Las...
If you are a dentist who has been investigating the benefits of CAD/CAM, but you have not yet invested in the technology, here is your ultimate opportunity to Discover CEREC....
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s an adage that has almost become a cliché. We say it, we hear it, but does it impact how we choose to...
Our annual Dolphin meeting always features a handful of guest presenters, mainly made up of consultants and clinicians who share their expertise on practice trends throughout the dental specialty industry....
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...
While customers only see the marketing pieces prior to a software release, the gears of the development release cycle are working well in advance of that. Customer feedback, an essential...
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...
Today there exist a plethora of social media channels that allow us to connect and interact with each other in ways we never thought possible. We share photos, videos and...
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,...