We all know that good oral healthcare begins at an early age (by age 1, if we’re following the guidelines of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association)....
As an RDH, I hear a lot of “facts” about teeth and gums and I feel the need to set the record straight on a few of them. These are...
National surveys have reported that 41% of children aged 2 to 11 years had dental caries in their primary teeth and 42% of those aged 6 to 19 years had...
When it comes to ensuring that a customer understands the value of an important investment in any business, oftentimes seeing is believing. Wise consumers like to educate themselves before proceeding...
Visiting the dentist can be a stressful situation for some patients and as a dentist or hygienist, it’s important to have the capabilities to educate patients, keeping them at ease...
In just its first year the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is making serious headway in improving children’s oral health habits: More parents are reporting that their children are brushing regularly,...
Now launched and in full toothbrush-championing mode, the 2min2x campaign is spreading the word about children’s oral health. A campaign put together by the combined efforts of the Dental Trade...
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...
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...
At the beginning of this year, we kicked off a blog series called The Root of It. This series allows you (and all of your great insights) to be featured...
Here’s where you can find us in December. Be sure to come say hi; we’d love to chat with you! Alabama 12/7: Bessemer – Implant Dentistry 12/7: Pelham – Treating...
As readers of this blog know, we love to discuss how social media tools can improve the patient experience via social networking platforms. While social networking provides a new and...
Today, Patterson Companies is celebrating a significant milestone: 20 years as a publicly traded Company! This anniversary means success for everyone at Patterson, as well as for our customers and...
I am thrilled to announce our biggest CAESY Cloud release since we launched the product! There are many enhancements with CAESY 1.3, including: Smile Channel content has been added to...
Introduced to the United States in 2004, GC America’s MI Paste has been – and continues to be – a trusted topical tooth cream in many households and dental offices...
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...
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...
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...
Here’s a list of a whole bunch of events we’ll be at in September. Be sure to come find us; we’d love to see you! Alabama 9/28 – Pelham –...
OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) is a community of dental practices, educators and consultants, dental companies and stakeholders with interest in trusted information, education and resources in the...
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...
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...
Patterson is pleased to be a part of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Session in San Diego May 24-27! As advocates for children’s oral health, the AAPD...
Michelle Kratt, FAADOM, FADIA started the North Shore Study Club in Wilmington, Mass., to help advance the careers of dental administrative team members. There is very little available locally by...
A few months ago we announced a partnership with RevenueWell. RevenueWell is a practice marketing and patient communication suite that can greatly help your office attract new patients and nurture...
Over the last nine years, Spear Education has been helping to develop the next generation of business leaders through their Young and Motivated program. These workshops were developed by Rezwan...
Almost exactly six months ago (wow, does time fly), we launched Patterson Explore Store at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. The conclusion of the California Dental Association South Meeting...
Our thoughts create our reality and may hold us back. In some dental practices, we project the story that the patient can or cannot afford a particular treatment plan, or...
I am pleased to announce that we just released another update to CAESY Cloud! Yes, there are new and updated videos like the last update, but in my opinion, we...
