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Year: 2012

January Events
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January Events

Sam CampbellSam Campbell Sam CampbellDecember 28, 2012December 27, 2012
Here’s where you can find us in January. Make sure to come by and ring in the New Year with us! Arizona 1/10: Show Low - OSHA Infection Control Seminar...
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4 Rules for New Year’s Resolution Success
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4 Rules for New Year’s Resolution Success

Mahlia MatschMahlia Matsch Mahlia MatschDecember 27, 2012December 28, 2016
At the onset of each New Year, it’s tradition to go through the exercise of creating a list of resolutions. These lists commonly include things like losing weight, quitting a...
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Backing What We Say, Since the Beginning

Dave MisiakDave Misiak Dave MisiakDecember 26, 2012
We back what we say. It’s what Patterson leaders have taught us since the company started in 1877. At Patterson, we have a history of focusing on clients. It’s been...
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The Premier Infection Control Training Event Nationwide, Only Better

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrDecember 21, 2012
One of the most vital, if basic, elements of operating a successful practice is effective infection control. Infection control is right up there with “doors” in level of necessity to...
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The Nuts and Bolts of Dentistry

John BettencourtJohn Bettencourt John BettencourtDecember 20, 2012December 20, 2013
If you’ve been following the blog this week, you know that we’ve been sharing our field experience and showing you how it relates to what Patterson Dental can bring to...
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The Advantages of a Partnership with Patterson

Tim RoganTim Rogan Tim RoganDecember 19, 2012December 19, 2012
When you envision the practice of your dreams, what do you see? If it’s happy patients, a satisfied staff and the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, then you’ve come to the...
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The Digital Revolution Starts Here

Josh KillianJosh Killian Josh KillianDecember 18, 2012December 20, 2013
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...
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“Everything I Do, I Do It for You…”
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“Everything I Do, I Do It for You…”

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalPaul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalDecember 17, 2012December 19, 2012
Remember the song that those lyrics come from? Bryan Adams sang it … It was the theme song for the movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” starring Kevin Costner …...
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Fresh from the Field

John BettencourtJohn Bettencourt John BettencourtDecember 14, 2012
We’re pleased to welcome a new face to Patterson’s marketing team here in Minnesota, as Elliott Carson recently accepted the job of director of marketing – core equipment. Elliott brought...
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Savings Delivered Right to Your Door

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrDecember 13, 2012November 25, 2013
At Patterson Dental, one of the ways we help you enhance the patient experience and practice lifestyle is through our array of publications such as Patterson Today and ONtarget. Each...
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PattersonDental.com for the End of the Year

Suzanne KumpSuzanne Kump Suzanne KumpDecember 12, 2012
As Jenny pointed out yesterday, the Patterson Technology products are excellent in helping you get ready for the end of 2012. Did you know PattersonDental.com also has some helpful tools...
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Eaglesoft End-of-Year Processing
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Eaglesoft End-of-Year Processing

Jenny AllenJenny Allen Jenny AllenDecember 11, 2012
I really can’t believe I’m already writing about End-of-Year (EOY) processing! It feels like only yesterday I started the Eaglesoft Tip of the Month and here I am, now posting...
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Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Social Icons

Kristen AlbrechtKristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtDecember 10, 2012
“Like us on Facebook.” “Follow us on Twitter.” As more and more dental offices start integrating social media into their practices, these phrases are being incorporated into almost every other...
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Meet the CEREC Guy
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Meet the CEREC Guy

Josh KillianJosh Killian Josh KillianDecember 7, 2012December 7, 2012
If you’ve been to a national CEREC conference in the past 15 years, you’ve likely seen Rich Lake, though you might not have known who he is. Rich is Patterson’s...
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The Root of It: 2013 Edition
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The Root of It: 2013 Edition

Kristen AlbrechtKristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtDecember 6, 2012
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...
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Patterson Dental LinkedIn Page

Christian PlewackiChristian Plewacki Christian PlewackiDecember 5, 2012October 6, 2017
As many have experienced firsthand, the social media platform known as LinkedIn is a fantastic professional networking tool. LinkedIn members can build a robust online community of colleagues, business partners...
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Sirona at the Greater New York Dental Meeting
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Sirona at the Greater New York Dental Meeting

Jennifer MartinJennifer Martin Jennifer MartinDecember 4, 2012
Fresh off the Greater New York Dental meeting, I’m struck by one theme: CEREC Omnicam is so approachable and easy to use, even a child can image with it. Of...
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Grow Your Practice By Networking On Facebook
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Grow Your Practice By Networking On Facebook

Rita ZamoraRita Zamora Rita ZamoraDecember 3, 2012
Once you make the decision to use Facebook for your practice, the next steps are to learn how to use it well. In addition to interacting with patients, there are...
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December Events
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December Events

Christian PlewackiChristian Plewacki Christian PlewackiNovember 29, 2012October 6, 2017
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...
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All in the family
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All in the family

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalPaul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalNovember 28, 2012
You’ve likely heard the story of Patterson Dental’s humble beginnings: a small Midwestern drugstore started by two brothers in 1877 that has grown into the business we are today. If...
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Socialnomics 2013
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Socialnomics 2013

Kristen AlbrechtKristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtNovember 27, 2012
It is hard to believe it has been over a year since we launched Off the Cusp. In that time, we’ve seen the dental industry rapidly grow and change. Not...
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Social Networking: Blurring the Professional Boundary
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Social Networking: Blurring the Professional Boundary

Adam StoneAdam Stone Adam StoneNovember 26, 2012
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...
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Giving thanks for dentistry
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Giving thanks for dentistry

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalPaul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalNovember 21, 2012
Many of you know that I come from a dental family. Guggenheim Bros. Dental Supply was founded by my grandfather in 1913 in California. I joined the business in 1981...
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Growing beyond boundaries
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Growing beyond boundaries

Scott AndersonScott Anderson Scott AndersonNovember 21, 2012November 21, 2012
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...
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CAESY Cloud 1.3
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CAESY Cloud 1.3

Jana BerghoffJana Berghoff Jana BerghoffNovember 20, 2012December 20, 2013
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...
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Brand Transparency
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Brand Transparency

Christian PlewackiChristian Plewacki Christian PlewackiNovember 19, 2012October 6, 2017
As the dynamics of how companies, both big and small, interact with their customers on social media continue to be analyzed, deconstructed, defined and redefined by the experts, those whose...
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Dental Treatment (and Buying DentaCheques) Saves Lives!
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Dental Treatment (and Buying DentaCheques) Saves Lives!

Stacy WamsleyStacy Wamsley Stacy WamsleyNovember 16, 2012
Buying a DentaCheques book is more impactful than you might think. Take, for instance, Randall. Twenty-six years ago, Randall, age 57, donated a kidney to his sister. Now, with end-stage...
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Are You Recognizing Your Team?

Mahlia MatschMahlia Matsch Mahlia MatschNovember 15, 2012
As a manager and a leader you need to make it a part of your daily routine to catch your team members or staff in the act of doing something...
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Expiring Advantage Dollars
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Expiring Advantage Dollars

Suzanne KumpSuzanne Kump Suzanne KumpNovember 14, 2012
Do you have Patterson Advantage Dollars that will expire on December 31, 2012? If so, don’t miss out on the opportunity to reinvest in your practice. Use your Advantage Dollars...
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A Technology Storm

Kristen AlbrechtKristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtNovember 13, 2012
I’ve always been in awe of the power weather can have - maybe that has something to do with being a meteorologist’s niece. However, technology is my true passion and...
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