“Nailing” the Occlusion
There are two CEREC parameters that impact the occlusal firmness of our CEREC restorations. Understanding and then calibrating Occlusal Offset and Occlusal Contacts Strength will make all the difference in...
Five Reasons You Need a Marketing Plan –- NOW
All big ventures that are meant to add value to your life, require a plan. You go on a vacation – you have a plan. You build a house –...
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...
Eaglesoft Tip of the Month – What Is the Credit Distribution Audit Trail?
With the addition of Line Item Accounting in Eaglesoft 16, and the ability to assign, unassign and reassign credits, the Credit Distribution Audit Trail was added to track these changes. The Credit Distribution Audit Trail report will show all credits that were not only posted...
The Real Deal at Yankee Dental Congress
For the last year and a half, Patterson Advantage members have been having a blast playing the Real Deal at dental trade shows. Now, members who have qualified to play...
Five Steps to Better Problem-Solving
When a problem arises in your office or practice, your people often look to you to take action and provide a solution. And as a leader or manager, it is...
February Events
Brush the snow off your car, or (for some of our warmer events) put on your sunglasses, and come visit us during our February events! Alabama 2/8: Bessemer – Implant Dentistry Seminar...
Patterson Today Presents: The Year of CE!
The Winter 2013 issue of Patterson Today will feel heavier than usual when it arrives in your mailbox in a few weeks. That’s because we’re including a continuing education magazine...
The Push to Google+ and Its Communities
As we’ve written before, an important factor in promoting your practice online is to know where the conversation is happening. Every day conversations shift from platform to platform depending on...
Improving Access to Dental Care Together
At Patterson, we’re committed to doing our part to help underserved people get the dental care they need. We know that improving children’s oral health is a joint effort involving...
Gala & Benefit Connects America with Smiles in Support of Oral Health
Oral Health America (OHA) is pleased to announce its 23rd Annual Gala and Benefit at Chicago’s premier lakefront venue, the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on Wednesday, February 20 from...
Let’s Talk Yankee!
So when you see the title of my blog today do you think it would make a great title for a novel about the English settlers? Well, I’m not ready to...
Thank you for your continued support!
In 2012, the efforts of Patterson Dental, its territory representatives and customers resulted in $6 million in dental care raised through the DentaCheques program for people who desperately need it....
Dentistry’s 2013 Watch List
The dental industry is evolving faster than ever. Everything from the materials and tools we use to the way we operate and market our dental practices is changing. There has...
Now Entering the Age of EnWHITENment
When it comes to tooth-whitening products and services, dental practices are able to offer more to their patients than retailers can. Between in-office and take-home whitening solutions, dentists have a...
Eaglesoft – Fee Schedules and Coverage Books
Since I started writing posts for this blog, I’ve been keeping track of all the questions and concerns that come to me. I get questions from sales reps who work...
The Digital Revolution Starts Here
Do you still have the song, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” stuck in your head from Paul’s post yesterday? I hope so – because it’s true. Everything...
“Everything I Do, I Do It for You…”
Remember the song that those lyrics come from? Bryan Adams sang it … It was the theme song for the movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” starring Kevin Costner …...
Meet the CEREC Guy
If you’ve been to a national CEREC conference in the past 15 years, you’ve likely seen Rich Lake, though you might not have known who he is. Rich is Patterson’s...
Giving thanks for dentistry
Many of you know that I come from a dental family. Guggenheim Bros. Dental Supply was founded by my grandfather in 1913 in California. I joined the business in 1981...
November Events
Here’s where you can find us in November. Be sure to come say hi; we’d love to chat with you! Arizona 11/11-11/16: Phoenix – Association of Military Surgeons of the...
Sirona Technology at the 2012 ADA!
I’m looking forward to the upcoming American Dental Association annual conference in San Francisco October 18-20, 2012. There is little doubt that this year’s ADA will be one to remember...
Oregon Mission of Mercy
When Mission of Mercy announced that it would be coming to Medford, Oregon for the 2012 Oregon event, there was a lot of excitement for the needs that would be...
The Intraoral Camera: Small Investment – Big Results
When we talk about technology, we often talk about new technology products that can be incorporated into a practice, but let’s not overlook the intraoral camera. This small, handheld device...
The Power of the Patient Referral
I recently saw one of the truest ads ever: "Our satisfied customers are our best ads." Of all the tactics you utilize in an effort to market your dental practice,...
New Equipment Catalog & Fall Financing
Each year, we put out a publication that features our most popular equipment and technology solutions – from cone beam and digital imaging to operatory packages and small equipment. Equally...
Using Pinterest to Market Your Dental Practice
This short post makes one assumption up front – that you at least know a little bit about Pinterest and may be using it personally. If not, you can get...
Student Advantage
The dental students of today are the ones who will shape the future of dentistry as we know it. That’s why we are dedicated to helping them get off to...
Vision Enhancement
As the art of dentistry continues to advance, so are the tools available for you to enhance your vision, while also reducing the risk of discomfort or pain that can...