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Year: 2012

A Dentist’s Kindness Results in Powerful Social Media Marketing Lesson
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A Dentist’s Kindness Results in Powerful Social Media Marketing Lesson

Jack Hadley Jack HadleyNovember 12, 2012
Dr. Edward Banas and his team at Ocean Springs Dental in Ocean Springs, Mississippi are heroes. When a special-needs boy was bullied and beat up at school, they stepped up...
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Have You Met Patté?

Kim McQueen Kim McQueenNovember 8, 2012
A few weeks ago in my blog post I asked if your dental office was a fun place to be. I received many emails telling me about the fun events,...
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eMagine TS
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eMagine TS

John Bettencourt John BettencourtNovember 7, 2012
In recent months, we began rolling out a convenient new software platform for our service technicians called eMagine TS. The improved software offers our technicians many exciting new capabilities, including...
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Intellicare
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Intellicare

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenNovember 6, 2012
We know you run a busy, fast-paced office and your time is valuable. That is why we provide you the tools necessary to streamline processes and improve efficiency. One of...
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Should Specialists Market with Social Media?
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Should Specialists Market with Social Media?

Rita Zamora Rita ZamoraNovember 5, 2012
Is Facebook marketing beneficial for specialists as well? Absolutely. Specialty practices will often ask what they should post about ... the answer is a blend of dental and social posts....
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MI Paste: This stuff works wonders!
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MI Paste: This stuff works wonders!

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrNovember 1, 2012
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...
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Toothy Pumpkin Contest Winners Revealed!
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Toothy Pumpkin Contest Winners Revealed!

Christian Plewacki Christian PlewackiOctober 31, 2012October 6, 2017
I’d like to begin by thanking all of the artistic and gifted people who participated in this fun Halloween contest by submitting their unique and toothy creations. Selecting three finalists...
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Windows 8 has arrived!
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Windows 8 has arrived!

Dianna Borries Dianna BorriesOctober 30, 2012December 20, 2013
Microsoft launched its new operating system platform last Friday – Windows 8! Windows 8 brings together classic software applications with built-in mobile apps and new apps through their Windows store....
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Hurricane Sandy – East Coast Closings – Updates
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Hurricane Sandy – East Coast Closings – Updates

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtOctober 30, 2012July 23, 2013
As we communicated yesterday, a number of our branches on the east coast closed their facilities in an effort to ensure the safety of their employees. Below is an update...
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Hurricane Sandy
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Hurricane Sandy

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtOctober 29, 2012July 23, 2013
In light of Hurricane Sandy, we have several branches that have determined it is best to close for the safety of our employees.  Please know that we are still available...
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4 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtOctober 29, 2012
What is the experience your practice provides your patients every time they step foot in your office? If you are like most of the dental practices Patterson partners with, you...
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Toothy Pumpkin Contest!

Christian Plewacki Christian PlewackiOctober 26, 2012October 6, 2017
It’s that time of year when people across the country are stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters and planning for Halloween parties and festivities. Tonight or sometime this weekend, many...
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Doing Good and Doing Well!
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Doing Good and Doing Well!

Fern Ingber Fern IngberOctober 26, 2012October 26, 2012
Doing good can help generate positive publicity for your dental practice.  Patients select their dental provider based on what they know about them. This information could come from a variety...
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November Events
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November Events

Christian Plewacki Christian PlewackiOctober 25, 2012October 6, 2017
Here’s where you can find us in November. Be sure to come say hi; we’d love to chat with you! Arizona 11/11-11/16: Phoenix – Association of Military Surgeons of the...
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Connecting Job Seekers with Relevant Opportunities
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Connecting Job Seekers with Relevant Opportunities

Mahlia Matsch Mahlia MatschOctober 24, 2012
Gone are the days of searching for a job in the classified section of the newspaper. Candidates today are seeking employment via the web on their PCs, laptops and even...
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Announcing DDS Rescue!

Jana Berghoff Jana BerghoffOctober 23, 2012
Last week at the ADA Annual Session, we announced our partnership with DDS Rescue!  DDS Rescue is a business continuity solution.  Your patient data, and your ability to access that...
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For Success in Social Media Marketing, Follow the 4 E’s
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For Success in Social Media Marketing, Follow the 4 E’s

Christian Plewacki Christian PlewackiOctober 22, 2012October 6, 2017
Engage, Educate, Encourage, Entertain Social media, this explosive sphere that fosters social interaction and helps businesses connect with prospects and customers, is long past the emergent stage. More than that,...
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Sirona Technology at the ADA
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Sirona Technology at the ADA

Jennifer Martin Jennifer MartinOctober 20, 2012
The ADA in San Francisco is where it’s happening in dentistry this week, and our team has been showing off the all new CEREC AC with Omnicam to an excited...
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Yes, Your Dental Practice Can Be Fun!
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Yes, Your Dental Practice Can Be Fun!

Kim McQueen Kim McQueenOctober 18, 2012
Seems like a silly statement, doesn’t it? Well, I’ll take that a step further and say your dental practice SHOULD be fun. It should be a fun place, not just...
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The Real Deal Is Back!
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The Real Deal Is Back!

Suzanne Kump Suzanne KumpOctober 18, 2012November 25, 2013
We had so much fun last year at ADA in Las Vegas, as well as throughout the year, with our Real Deal game that we decided to bring a little...
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Now is the Time to Reinvest in Your Dental Practice
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Now is the Time to Reinvest in Your Dental Practice

John Bettencourt John BettencourtOctober 17, 2012
To help small business owners grow, the government passed tax laws to promote that growth by accelerating tax reductions through deduction and depreciation opportunities. New equipment purchases can be either...
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New Vendors at ADA 2012

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrOctober 17, 2012
We are happy to welcome two vendors new to the Patterson booths at this year’s ADA Annual Session. We’ll be sharing the space in our main booth (#716) with SheerVision....
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Sirona Technology at the 2012 ADA!

Josh Killian Josh KillianOctober 16, 2012
I’m looking forward to the upcoming American Dental Association annual conference in San Francisco October 18-20, 2012. There is little doubt that this year’s ADA will be one to remember...
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Leveraging the Power of Twitter: A Great Tool for Dental Practice Marketing
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Leveraging the Power of Twitter: A Great Tool for Dental Practice Marketing

Christian Plewacki Christian PlewackiOctober 15, 2012October 6, 2017
Most dental offices have a Facebook page. And while I have yet to find any data that compares the number of dental professionals who use Facebook to the number who...
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Have Your Joined the Fight?
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Have Your Joined the Fight?

Alyssa Huettl Alyssa HuettlOctober 12, 2012October 12, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time when people around the world come together to generate awareness and raise money to help in the fight against the disease. Millions...
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Don’t Fall Off Patterson Advantage
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Don’t Fall Off Patterson Advantage

Suzanne Kump Suzanne KumpOctober 11, 2012November 25, 2013
We hope you are enjoying all the benefits the Patterson Advantage program has to offer you. Make sure you are on track to renew for 2013, so you can continue...
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Customer Service Week 2012
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Customer Service Week 2012

Dianna Borries Dianna BorriesOctober 10, 2012
Another Customer Service Week is in the history books. We laughed, we wore jeans and most of all, we ate. MONDAY Monday started with a hand-delivered treat from management in...
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Gain Competitive Advantage with Click to Consult from OnTrack®
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Gain Competitive Advantage with Click to Consult from OnTrack®

Bryan Duncan Bryan DuncanOctober 9, 2012
It’s like having a consultant at your side, readily available at a moment’s notice.   With a single click of your mouse or tap on your mobile or tablet touchscreen,...
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6 Simple Steps For An Awesome Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event!
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6 Simple Steps For An Awesome Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event!

Jack Hadley Jack HadleyOctober 8, 2012November 12, 2012
After Halloween, have you ever held a candy buy-back event for trick-or-treaters in your community? It’s a great way to: strengthen patient relationships promote better health garner publicity create a...
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Support the Fight for Infection Prevention
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Support the Fight for Infection Prevention

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrOctober 5, 2012
During the month of October, we are partnering with 11 infection control companies to raise funds for the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) in a special initiative –...
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