Trick-or-treat, see my teeth, give me something good to read. While social media does have great potential to help you grow your dental practice, it could also make your patients want to run away screaming. Here are a few tricks, …
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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Our Company was founded in 1877 by two brothers who had an idea and opened a small storefront in Milwaukee. Over the years, many other companies were also created from an idea to fill a need. Bill Hewlett and David …
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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. Paul and mean more than providing dental products to dentists. …
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November will be another busy month for Patterson Dental. Be sure to stop by and see us at any of these national or local events. Colorado 11/3 – Centennial, CO – Grins for a Good Cause Event Illinois 11/2 – …
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In the early 1990s, Effingham, Illinois, resident Scott Kabbes dreamed up a Windows®- based practice management system that fully integrated the front office and operatory functions of dental offices. To help their dream materialize, the Kabbeses set up a card …
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When I talk with dental practices about patient referral programs, one of the first questions I ask is, “Have you given your patients the tools they need to refer a friend or family member?” Sometimes the answer is yes, but …
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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. Paul and mean more than providing dental products to dentists. …
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Halloween is right around the corner, but it doesn’t have to be so tricky for dental offices. We all know that sugary treats can cause an increase in cavities and other oral health issues, but your office can still provide …
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CAD/CAM and 3D imaging have changed the field of dentistry. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, office managers – everyone seems to be aware of the potential. They read about the technologies, they see the advertisements, they may even look closely at a …
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I love this time of year. My family really gets into the decorations and costumes that go along with Halloween. All these outward expressions help to identify with and enhance the overall experience. It got me thinking about the importance …
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In 2006, Patterson helped establish a great organization that’s really helping kids – National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), also known as America’s Toothfairy. It’s amazing that in just five years, America’s Toothfairy has helped reach more than one million …
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In addition to the blog you’re reading right now, the new pattersondental.com supports a simple online communication standard called RSS that you can use to review convenient Patterson news updates. RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication. You’ve probably seen the …
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I’ve been with Patterson for 16 years and I don’t think there has ever been a better time to purchase equipment and technology. With the state of the economy these past few years, the tax incentives offered to dentists investing …
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What happens in Vegas, no longer stays in Vegas. It lives on through various social media channels long after you’ve left and has the ability to reach all around the world before you even leave. This was a great point …
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The relationships we form with our customers and local communities across the nation have been one of my favorite things about working at Patterson for so many years. I have been honored to work with some truly amazing individuals and …
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The annual session for the American Dental Association is already next week! In the spirit of having this year’s session in Las Vegas, we will be offering you a chance to win at the Patterson Dental booth. Stop by booth …
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Part of the reason I have such a passion for social media is because it provides the ability to get to know individuals and build relationships across the country and even the world. It gives you a chance to really …
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The ability to design patient-specific crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers and temporary bridges in just one appointment has been around since the mid-1980s, in the form of CEREC technology. The ability to provide dental patients with the highest quality restorations in …
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You may have optimized the website for your dental office to make it easy for your patients to use, but have you optimized your site to help the search engines find you? Having a wealth of online real estate is …
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