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April 10, 2018

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Talking Tech with Patients

5 do's and don'ts of talking tech with your patients

With the wave of new dental equipment and technology that has exploded into the market in recent years, it’s no surprise that clinicians have at times struggled to keep up not only with understanding the key benefits of each advancement, …
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April 5, 2018

10 Things You COULD be Doing With Your Time…

It’s 2018 and technology is quite literally all around us. In fact, it seems you can automate just about anything these days, from adjusting your belt to accommodate post-meal bloating to dispensing a perfectly portioned glass of wine or a segment …
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March 15, 2018

10 Ways to Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day [+Free Printable]

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Lips: Whether they’re thick, thin, pouty, or plump, we’ve all got ’em – and thank goodness we do! They help us speak, emote, eat, drink, and they have the all-important job of protecting our mouths. For bearing all of that …
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March 7, 2018

Four ways Fuse can help optimize your dental practice

Duplicated data entry. Bogged down systems running multiple practice management software sessions. Hours of time wasted running reports. Let’s face it. The dental industry is tired of inefficiency. But, that’s exactly what many dental practices face with today’s practice management …
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February 27, 2018

Highlights from the 2018 Chicago Midwinter Show

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Each year, thousands of dentists descend upon the Windy City for the Chicago Midwinter Show—one of the biggest gatherings of dentists, hygienists and office managers of the year. Over time, this show has developed a reputation for being the event where …
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February 21, 2018

Flu Fighters: 10 Tips for a Healthier Staff

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Overall, February is a pretty solid month…lots of flowers and chocolates, cozy blankets, and the first inklings of Spring. One thing February is famously NOT great for? FLU SEASON. The worst in more 7 years, this current 2017/2018 influenza season is …
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February 9, 2018

8 Punny Dental Valentines [Free Printable]

8 punny dental valentines

Did you know that every Valentine’s Day an average of 180 million cards are exchanged? That staggering stat makes it clear that people enjoy sending and receiving messages of love, affection, and friendship on February 14th, and that tradition won’t …
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February 6, 2018

3 Steps to Structuring a Group Practice for Growth

Hamilton Brothers Outside iKids Building

The first iKids Pediatric Dentistry location opened in Mansfield, Texas, in 2010. Since then, CEO and founder Randy Hamilton, DMD has added 11 locations (and two of his brothers as partners!) to his operation, and he doesn’t have any intentions …
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January 23, 2018

10 Stats That will 100% Convince You to Start Texting Your Patients

10 reasons to text your dental patients

“The customer is king.” “The customer is always right.” “When the customer comes first, the customer will last.” Every dental practice knows that putting the customer first is essential to both current success and future growth. But “putting the customer …
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January 8, 2018

Free Printable 2018 Dental Calendar

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Happy New Year! Hopefully the first week of 2018 has treated you well, and your new year’s resolutions are intact and on track 💪. It’s so exciting to have a blank slate these next 12 months to fill with fresh goals, …
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December 28, 2017

DIY Dental-Themed New Year’s Party Poppers

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With only 3 days left of 2017 we hope you’re “filling” good about your accomplishments throughout the past year, and ready to ring in 2018. What better way to give yourself a “fresh” start to the new year than with …
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December 19, 2017

Patterson Profiles: Dave Misiak | Patterson Foundation

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Hello and welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to …
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December 4, 2017

8 Steps to a Successful Year End for Your Practice

how to have a successful year end for your practice

Gifts aren’t the only things that need to be wrapped up this time of year – with only a handful of weeks left in 2017, ’tis the season for your practice to dot your i’s, cross your t’s, and tie …
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November 28, 2017

10 Excellent National Dental Organizations Deserving of Your Support

10 national dental organizations to support

“Even if you don’t have a dollar to give, you still have your time, your focus, and your voice. Be generous.”  -Lin-Manuel Miranda We can’t think of a better quote to frame up #GivingTuesday, a day where Americans embrace the charitable …
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November 1, 2017

8 Ways to Make Your Practice More Comfortable

make your dental office more comfortable with comfortable chairs

When new patients visit your practice for the first time, they come with a unique set of experiences that may or may not include feeling at ease around doctors and hygienists. Regardless of where on the comfort scale your patients …
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October 30, 2017

Patterson Profiles: Jennifer Hannon | AADOM

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Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic or professional development organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to …
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October 20, 2017

12 of the Coolest Dental Offices in the Country

12 of the coolest dental offices in the us

Everyone is familiar with the idiom, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, you can think of your dental practice’s office design in much the same way. If your patients walk into your waiting room and are greeted by a …
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September 26, 2017

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Practice Management Software

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Let’s face it: Choosing practice management software is a daunting task. There are many options and at the end of the process, you’re greeted by a software installation with plenty of question marks. Choosing the right software doesn’t have to …
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September 20, 2017

12 Things Every Great Dental Practice Website Needs

Let’s face it – the internet has changed the way we do business. According to the Pew Research Center, 9 in 10 American adults (including potential new patients!) use the internet to shop online, scan Facebook, or perform research. Even …
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September 18, 2017

7 Must-Have Fall Floss Flavors

S'Mores Dental Floss

Warm pumpkin spice, tart caramel apples, gooey pecan pie…these are the iconic flavors and smells of fall. We know they make for tasty treats, delightful drinks, and comforting candles, but how would they fare if they were turned into dental …
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August 30, 2017

8 Ways To Score An A+ In Oral Hygiene This School Year

The beginning of a new school year can get crazy, as your lazy summer mornings turn into mad dashes to the bus stop. In the hustle and bustle of back to school days, healthy mouth habits can fall by the …
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August 22, 2017

The Patterson Technology Center: Facts & Figures [Infographic]

You might know about the Patterson Technology Center (PTC), our state-of-the-art support center located in Effingham, Illinois. You might know that it employs the industry’s most knowledgeable and skilled support specialists. You might even be one of the 100,000 customers …
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August 15, 2017

Patterson Profiles: Mike Smurr | OSAP

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Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a new series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to community! …
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August 8, 2017

18 of the Most Creative Dental Marketing & Advertising Ideas

18 creative dental marketing and advertising ideas

It goes without saying that the true cornerstone of a successful dental practice is the quality of the work performed and services provided. However, even if you have the most talented team in the country, without a marketing plan in …
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August 1, 2017

10 Things Not to Miss at Dentsply Sirona World 2017

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So much to do…so little time! Dentsply Sirona World 2017 offers some pretty cool options for networking, learning and all-around fun. Interested in an educational session that focuses on a specialized service like implantology? Check. How about hanging out with …
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July 26, 2017

3 Benefits of Your Data in the Cloud

how cloud practice management software makes data more useful

As consumers, more and more of the data we rely on in our everyday lives resides in the cloud – and it’s easy to see why. The cloud empowers us to access our data anywhere, anytime, with the push of …
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July 17, 2017

How to Put Your Young Patients at Ease

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel!” –Maya Angelou How are you making your young patients feel when they walk through your …
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July 13, 2017

DentaCheques Sales Help Real People Receive Life-Changing Care

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This week we’ve been celebrating “DentaCheques Week,” a concentrated Patterson team effort to rally and support one of our valued philanthropic partners, Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). DLN is a national humanitarian dental organization which provides access to comprehensive dentistry for …
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July 12, 2017

8 Intriguing Dental Applications for Virtual Reality Technology

8 intriguing dental applications for virtual reality technology

According to recent projections released by Grand View Research Inc., virtual and augmented reality in the health care market will swell to become a $5.1 billion industry by the year 2025. There are a rapidly-growing number of applications for this …
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June 26, 2017

How to Build a Cohesive Team When You Have Multiple Locations

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In the words of National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer, “You can’t win if nobody catches the ball in the outfield. You’re only as good as the team you have behind you.” Just like baseball, the overall success …
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