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3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism

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3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal

Business of Dentistry Office Design Patterson Dental

Young Dentist Duo Front-Load Their Lives with a Dream Practice

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The Story of Building a Legacy

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Eaglesoft 22 is Now Available!
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Eaglesoft 22 is Now Available!

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Looking to drive practice growth with Eaglesoft’s powerful features? Get excited for new features in this upgrade to improve your software performance and keep your Eaglesoft security protocols up to...
Dental Waterline Safety and Infection Control
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Dental Waterline Safety and Infection Control

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023
How Effective Are Waterline Treatment Products? Based on the largest dental waterline treatment study to date, which compiled data from over 22,000 consecutive waterline tests, here are some notable findings...
The GC FujiCEM Evolve – Simple & Strong
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The GC FujiCEM Evolve – Simple & Strong

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023

This content is sponsored by GC America.

The Diagnostic Power of 3D Imaging
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The Diagnostic Power of 3D Imaging

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

A case study by Raj Gaur, DMD, courtesy of DEXIS

Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry
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Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalAugust 11, 2023August 15, 2023
Do Your Patients Know? Malocclusion can be caused by a high restoration, but it also can be caused by untreated decay or gaps left by missing teeth. Did You Know?...
4 Ways to Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day at Your Practice
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4 Ways to Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day at Your Practice

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023
Not every medical specialty is lucky enough to have a tradition like the Tooth Fairy to draw on. But dentistry does, and that means you can embrace the idea of...
Young Dentist Duo Front-Load Their Lives with a Dream Practice
Business of Dentistry Office Design Patterson Dental

Young Dentist Duo Front-Load Their Lives with a Dream Practice

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023

Two dentists share the story of building a new practice from the ground up, opening with zero patients, having two babies with a third on the way and mastering new technologies – all in under two years.

How to Choose the Right Handpiece
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How to Choose the Right Handpiece

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023
A good handpiece is practically an extension of a dentist’s hand, and there is no piece of dental equipment used as often as handpieces. The quality of the work a...
Announcing New and Improved Patterson® Brand Products, Plus New SKUs
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Announcing New and Improved Patterson® Brand Products, Plus New SKUs

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023
When it comes to our Patterson® brand products, we are always looking for ways to deliver more value to our customers. This can be seen in recent improvements to our...
What If Saliva Were Red?
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What If Saliva Were Red?

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJuly 3, 2023July 3, 2023
Even when following strict infection control guidelines, cross-contamination can occur during routine dental procedures. Whether it’s a visit with the dental hygienist for an exam and ultrasonic scaling, obtaining digital...
KATANA Zirconia ONE: Beauty Meets Efficiency
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KATANA Zirconia ONE: Beauty Meets Efficiency

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023
All content provided by Kuraray Optimized for use with Dentsply Sirona's CEREC Primemill, KATANA Zirconia ONE is a super-translucent, multi-layered material for fast and efficient chairside milling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFayR-ZUdY&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fkuraraydental.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjM4NTE&feature=emb_title While the...
Improving Ergonomic Reach, Visibility and Workflow for Better Storage
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Improving Ergonomic Reach, Visibility and Workflow for Better Storage

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJune 28, 2023July 21, 2023
All content provided by Midmark. According to the latest statistics from CareerExplorer, 96% of the nation's dental hygienists are female, and according to the American Dental Association, 51.6% of dental...
How Single-Visit Dentistry Sets You and Your Patients Up for Success
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How Single-Visit Dentistry Sets You and Your Patients Up for Success

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Preferred by Patients According to recent survey data provided by Dentsply Sirona, a leader in single-visit dentistry solutions, demand for same-day dental restorations is high. Among today’s patients:• 80% would...
The Story of Building a Legacy
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The Story of Building a Legacy

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalJune 20, 2023June 23, 2023
Dr. Lee doubles his practice size to make room for his daughters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sffcYTqngM&t=37s Sangyoung Lee, DDS, has a lot to be happy about. He’s been practicing in a profession he...
Training the Next Generation of Dentists
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Training the Next Generation of Dentists

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Patterson Dental Helps Turn an Old Hospital into the Lincoln Memorial University – College of Dental Medicine In August 2020, Denise Terese-Koch, DDS, MBA, EdD, was selected as the founding...
Putting the Emphasis on Care
Business of Dentistry Patient Experience

Putting the Emphasis on Care

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMay 24, 2023May 30, 2023
What does it mean to put an emphasis on care? For Woodbury Dental Care, it meant moving their practice 3 miles away to give their patients the best care possible....
Monthly Bulletin: Dive into 3D Printer Technology
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Monthly Bulletin: Dive into 3D Printer Technology

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMay 23, 2023June 14, 2023
This post contains excerpts from four recent articles from Advantage by Patterson Dental magazine about 3D printing technology in the dental office. Peer Product Perspectives We recently spoke with Dr....
Seattle Service Technician Finds Her Calling
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Seattle Service Technician Finds Her Calling

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalApril 26, 2023May 30, 2023
Less than one year into her job as a service technician at Patterson, Oproum Lok beams with pride every time she walks into an office. When starting her career, she...
Primescan: Digital technology that grows with your dental practice
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Primescan: Digital technology that grows with your dental practice

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023
An open, easy to use and accurate dental 3D scanner All content provided by Dentsply Sirona With its superior predictability, precision, and patient experience, digital scanning or impressioning is attracting...
3 Surprising Benefits of Intraoral Scanning
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3 Surprising Benefits of Intraoral Scanning

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023
When deciding whether to invest in new technology, practices often get stuck on the question of cost/ROI and miss the bigger picture. Considering the intraoral scanner, making the move to...
Start Achieving Your Dental Practice Goals – with an Intraoral Scanner
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Start Achieving Your Dental Practice Goals – with an Intraoral Scanner

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023
While every dental practice is unique, most successful practices set goals. At the start of the year, you and your dental team may rally around a set of goals, but...
5 Proven Ways To Keep Patients Engaged, Returning And Referring
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5 Proven Ways To Keep Patients Engaged, Returning And Referring

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMarch 15, 2023March 16, 2023
When you share your savvy, everybody wins. We recently asked dental office managers what strategies they’ve used to keep patients engaged and returning. They shared their best patient marketing and...
3 Steps to Consider When Selling A Multilocation Practice
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3 Steps to Consider When Selling A Multilocation Practice

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023
By Justin Schafer If you’re a dentist who owns a practice operating several different locations, then you may have wondered how the sale process will shake out once you’re ready...
3 Reasons To Explore Tech-Savvy Cavity Prep
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3 Reasons To Explore Tech-Savvy Cavity Prep

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMarch 8, 2023March 9, 2023
When it comes to run-of-the-mill procedures performed in offices across the world, it can be easy to stick to what you know. After all, traditional burs and handpieces are a...
3 Ways A Complimentary Eaglesoft Wellness Check Can Help Advance Your Practice!
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3 Ways A Complimentary Eaglesoft Wellness Check Can Help Advance Your Practice!

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023
Are you getting the most out of your practice management software? Our team of Eaglesoft Technology Advisors can help take your practice to the next level with a complimentary software...
How to Detect and Prevent Microleakage in Dental Restorations
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How to Detect and Prevent Microleakage in Dental Restorations

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023
Bacteria has a way of creeping in everywhere, and your composite restorations are no exception. This invading bacteria isn’t just problematic for the health and happiness of your patient, it’s...
Single-Visit Dentistry: There’s No Time To Waste
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Single-Visit Dentistry: There’s No Time To Waste

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023
Dental teams have faced many challenges over the past several years – in particular, how to care for patients and keep their office doors open amid a global pandemic. One...
Starting Out On The Next Level
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Starting Out On The Next Level

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalFebruary 17, 2023September 15, 2023

How Patterson helped launch a new practice already invested in the technology of the future

The Key To Confident Diagnoses And Improved Case Acceptance
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The Key To Confident Diagnoses And Improved Case Acceptance

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalFebruary 9, 2023February 9, 2023
All content provided by DEXIS The challenge: If I could see more, I could treat more. Effective treatment depends on detecting problems early. But poor image quality can delay diagnosis,...
3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism
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3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism

Patterson DentalPatterson Dental Patterson DentalFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023
Case study courtesy of Dentsply Sirona. In the following case study, Dr. Meena Barsoum, shares how Primeprint has improved his digital workflow to produce a 3D-printed splint with Primescan AC...

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