Doing Good and Doing Well!
Doing good can help generate positive publicity for your dental practice. Patients select their dental provider based on what they know about them. This information could come from a variety...
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...
The Real Deal Is Back!
We had so much fun last year at ADA in Las Vegas, as well as throughout the year, with our Real Deal game that we decided to bring a little...
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...
Leveraging the Power of Twitter: A Great Tool for Dental Practice Marketing
Most dental offices have a Facebook page. And while I have yet to find any data that compares the number of dental professionals who use Facebook to the number who...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Have Your Joined the Fight?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time when people around the world come together to generate awareness and raise money to help in the fight against the disease. Millions...
Don’t Fall Off Patterson Advantage
We hope you are enjoying all the benefits the Patterson Advantage program has to offer you. Make sure you are on track to renew for 2013, so you can continue...
Are You Thinking of Starting or Expanding Your Dental Office?
Starting or expanding your dental office begins with a vision focusing on the patient experience. Creating a healthy practice occurs when you have a team of qualified and experienced professionals...
How to Send Expiring Insurance Benefits Reminders with Eaglesoft
*REMINDER* This Year’s Insurance Benefits Will Expire Soon! Dental insurance can be confusing for patients and providers alike. When I worked in a dental office, a majority of my time...
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...
8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 8)
Mistake #8 – Failing to Make the Tough Decisions As the leader of your business, there are many people counting on you. There are some problems that only you, as...
October Events
Here’s a list of some dental events we’ll be at in October. Be sure to come find us; we’d love to talk to you! Alabama 10/12: Birmingham - World Class Ceramic...
Electronic Remittance Advice
Would you like to save time and increase efficiency while posting insurance payments? Then Eaglesoft has a solution for you! It’s called Electronic Remittance Advice or eRA, which is actually...
Content That Will Engage Your Dental Patient Community On Facebook
From time to time, dental professionals just venturing out into the social media space approach us with the question, “What kind of stuff should we post on Facebook and Twitter?”...
Employees Give Back Through Patterson Foundation Casual Week
Today wraps up the final day of Patterson Foundation Casual Week – the Company’s first philanthropic event uniting employees across our dental, veterinary and rehabilitation supply businesses and every Patterson...
8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 7)
Mistake #7 – Leading the Group A common mistake made by managers is assuming they can lead the group. The group being led is certainly the outcome you are working...
Old Trade, New Tricks
At 60 years old and having practiced in his previous office for more than 20 years, Dr. Joel Fischer looked to us to help him build a new practice. We...
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,...
A Personal Touch for the Holidays
So how many of you just cringe when you walk into a national retail store in late July and see aisles filled with Halloween and Thanksgiving décor/items? Then by August...
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...
Patterson Today – Fall ’12
Three times a year, we get to announce the release of a new edition of Patterson Today. Our office design, equipment and technology magazine, Patterson Today lets us tell the...
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...
Google Plus – Ghost Town or Boom Town for Your Practice
Are you on board with Google Plus Business Pages yet? If not, grab your stake ... Perhaps you are thinking “Not another social platform to manage! My team barely has...
Minnesota Mission of Mercy
The Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato was the site for the inaugural Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMoM) event, held August 17-18, 2012. The goals were simple: treat 2,000 patients and...
Expiring Advantage Dollars
Do you have Advantage Dollars that will expire on December 31, 2012? If so, don’t miss out on the opportunity to reinvest in your practice. Use your Advantage Dollars toward...
CAESY Printables in Eaglesoft
Did you know that as a value-added feature, CAESY Printables are included with Eaglesoft? Even better? These take-home patient education materials for post-op and preventive care can be tied to...
ASDA National Leadership Conference
The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students. With chapters at each of the 62...
Wells Fargo Practice Finance: We’re here to help take you to the next step
As a new dentist trying to figure out your career goals, and the path you should take to reach them, you have a wide variety of career options to consider....
Students and Technology
I love talking about technology with today’s dental students. First, there is no fear of the learning curve. They have no preconceived ideas of how a dental practice runs. These...