I am blessed that through my profession, I am presented with lots of opportunities to speak to so many amazing dental assistants. But, many times, speaking with them makes me sad. Why? Because I hear things like, “I’m discouraged.” “I …
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You know the list. Those things within your dental office that take entirely too much of your valuable time. Determining what patients are eligible from an insurance standpoint, for example. Or, what about communicating with patients and reminding them of …
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You just bought new practice management software for your dental office. You’re excited! This is going to help you in so many ways, you think. It’s going to transform the way you care for your patients. You get your team …
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How do your patients prefer to receive communication such as appointment confirmations and reminders from you? Chances are the answer is not one-size-fits all…nor should it be in 2018! More than ever, consumers are demanding highly personalized experiences, and the …
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Patterson is proud of our long-standing support of America’s ToothFairy. Over the past 10 years, Patterson has donated more than $1.1 million in financial support to help them with their mission of delivering oral health resources to children in need. …
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Switching software platforms. Just the idea of changing your dental practice management software system can give you the cold sweats. After all, changing anything in your practice is hard. But, changing software systems—the key clinical and communication system in your …
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Dr. Tarun Agarwal knows a thing or two about dental technology. The son of an Indian immigrant dentist, he has built several cutting-edge, successful practices, leveraging everything from digital impressions, lasers, and intraoral cameras to 3D imaging as key components …
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September 30th is International Podcast Day, and we’re celebrating by sharing with you a list of 15 dental industry podcasts worth lending an ear to. Podcasts as a whole have experienced a surge in popularity over the last few years …
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Today is a joyous moment in pop culture history. For on this, the 31st day of July, we celebrate the birthday of the fictional boy wizard, Harry Potter. (Of course you already knew this, because you downloaded and printed our free 2018 …
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The days are long, the sun is hot, ice cream tastes extra delicious, and outdoor concert season is in full swing. There’s no denying it: we’re in the heart of SUMMER! Beaches and BBQs shouldn’t be the only places …
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As technology continues to play a bigger and bigger role in modern dentistry, it’s more important than ever to select a confident, capable partner that will fully support your practice in choosing, installing, onboarding, and continuing to maximize the investments …
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In honor of “wedding season,” we have a very important invitation for you…We formally invite you to save the dat(a), and keep your practice and patient data protected! Information security is a challenge for businesses of all sizes, which makes …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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