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Krista is Patterson Dental's Digital Marketing Specialist, and secret dental nerd. She enjoys creating content that is inspiring, fun, and impactful and believes a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.
12 Things Every Great Dental Practice Website Needs
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12 Things Every Great Dental Practice Website Needs

Krista Fedor Krista FedorSeptember 20, 2017September 21, 2017
Let’s face it – the internet has changed the way we do business. According to the Pew Research Center, 9 in 10 American adults (including potential new patients!) use the...
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8 Ways To Score An A+ In Oral Hygiene This School Year
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8 Ways To Score An A+ In Oral Hygiene This School Year

Krista Fedor Krista FedorAugust 30, 2017August 30, 2017
The beginning of a new school year can get crazy, as your lazy summer mornings turn into mad dashes to the bus stop. In the hustle and bustle of back...
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10 Things Not to Miss at Dentsply Sirona World 2017
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10 Things Not to Miss at Dentsply Sirona World 2017

Krista Fedor Krista FedorAugust 1, 2017September 17, 2017
So much to do…so little time! Dentsply Sirona World 2017 offers some pretty cool options for networking, learning and all-around fun. Interested in an educational session that focuses on a...
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How to Put Your Young Patients at Ease
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How to Put Your Young Patients at Ease

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJuly 17, 2017September 17, 2017
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel!” –Maya Angelou How are you...
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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Dental Professionals 2017
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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Dental Professionals 2017

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJune 21, 2017September 17, 2017
What do baseball, bonfires, and beach parties have in common? They’re fun-filled, favorite summertime activities. And with the Summer Solstice today, that means it's the official start of this sunniest...
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The Best Times of the Year to Whiten Your Teeth
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The Best Times of the Year to Whiten Your Teeth

Krista Fedor Krista FedorMay 30, 2017June 7, 2018
Life is full of special events that we will remember forever. Whether it’s walking down the aisle on a wedding day, hugging an out-of-state relative at a family reunion, or...
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9 Foods to Eat to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
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9 Foods to Eat to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Krista Fedor Krista FedorMay 11, 2017September 17, 2017
How many times each day do you remind your patients to brush and floss their teeth? We may be going out on a limb here, but we're guessing you say it...
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Are You a Good Listener? 6 Ways to Really Hear Your Patients
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Are You a Good Listener? 6 Ways to Really Hear Your Patients

Krista Fedor Krista FedorApril 19, 2017September 16, 2017
Have you ever been in a conversation and felt that you weren’t being heard? What a frustrating feeling! Now, imagine how a patient would feel if they experienced this during...
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How to Make Your Patients Want to Whiten (With You!)
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How to Make Your Patients Want to Whiten (With You!)

Krista Fedor Krista FedorApril 5, 2017September 16, 2017
Does your practice offer multiple whitening solutions? If so, how successful are you at encouraging your patients to use them? According to the American Dental Association, in the past 20...
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What Every Dental Practice Needs to Know About Engaging Millennials
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What Every Dental Practice Needs to Know About Engaging Millennials

Krista Fedor Krista FedorMarch 21, 2017May 4, 2018
Does your practice struggle to attract, recruit, and keep top Millennial talent? With the Millennial generation expected to make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020, that means...
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9 Hiring Tips for Building Top-Notch Dental Teams
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9 Hiring Tips for Building Top-Notch Dental Teams

Krista Fedor Krista FedorMarch 2, 2017September 16, 2017
The single most important thing you can do for your practice is to hire the right people. A good hire will not only bring positivity and cohesiveness to your practice,...
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Can You Guess These 10 Celeb Smiles? [Quiz]
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Can You Guess These 10 Celeb Smiles? [Quiz]

Krista Fedor Krista FedorFebruary 24, 2017July 31, 2018
There’s no time like “The Oscars” to catch a little inspiration from the Hollywood elite. When stepping out on the red carpet, celebrities bump up the glamour which includes boasting...
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A Realistic Guide for Talking to Your Patients About Teeth Whitening
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A Realistic Guide for Talking to Your Patients About Teeth Whitening

Krista Fedor Krista FedorFebruary 16, 2017September 17, 2017
Your patients want to look and feel their best – which includes sporting beautiful pearly whites. That’s why offering teeth whitening services at your practice is a no-brainer since every...
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10 Ways to Have Fun at Work
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10 Ways to Have Fun at Work

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJanuary 24, 2017September 16, 2017
Has the mood in your dental office felt a bit dreary lately? Or, maybe your coworkers seem a little more disengaged than usual? We spend a third of our lives...
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How to Find Your Dental Dream Job
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How to Find Your Dental Dream Job

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJanuary 12, 2017September 16, 2017
Maybe you’re new to the dental field and looking for an opportunity to leverage your skills and launch a promising career. Or, perhaps you’ve worked in the dental field for...
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5 Things Every Healthy Dentist Will be Doing in 2017
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5 Things Every Healthy Dentist Will be Doing in 2017

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJanuary 5, 2017September 16, 2017
Cheers to a successful 2016! You welcomed numerous new patients to your practice, performed countless restorations, and feel great about the beautiful smiles you’ve created. There’s no arguing that dentistry...
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Mind Your [Chairside] Manners: 3 Ways Eaglesoft Increases Patient Loyalty
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Mind Your [Chairside] Manners: 3 Ways Eaglesoft Increases Patient Loyalty

Krista Fedor Krista FedorNovember 28, 2016September 16, 2017
Savvy business owners know that it costs a whole lot more to acquire a new customer than it does to keep an existing one. That’s why patient retention is one...
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5 Ways to Make Your Patients Feel Like Family
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5 Ways to Make Your Patients Feel Like Family

Krista Fedor Krista FedorOctober 12, 2016September 16, 2017
In the dental world, it’s the little things that keep your patients coming back cleaning after cleaning. Think of it like coming back home after college. Your mom makes your...
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12 Ways to Grow Your Practice Using Social Media
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12 Ways to Grow Your Practice Using Social Media

Krista Fedor Krista FedorAugust 31, 2016December 7, 2017
Are you looking to grow your dental practice without spending a fortune? According to research by acclaimed marketing and sales platform Hubspot, 92% of marketers in 2014 claimed that social...
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9 UNIQUE Things to do at SIROWORLD’s Inaugural Dental Meeting
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9 UNIQUE Things to do at SIROWORLD’s Inaugural Dental Meeting

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJuly 22, 2016September 16, 2017
Are you still toying with the idea of attending this year’s SIROWORLD Conference? It could very well be the best and most energizing thing you do for your career all...
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New Practice Checklist: 5 Things to Explore Before Opening Your Door!
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New Practice Checklist: 5 Things to Explore Before Opening Your Door!

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJune 30, 2016September 16, 2017
Congratulations! You’ve chosen a fulfilling profession that has a direct, positive affect on people’s health, happiness, and overall well-being. Now you’re ready to begin a new chapter in your professional...
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5 Playlists to Fit Your Office’s Vibe
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5 Playlists to Fit Your Office’s Vibe

Krista Fedor Krista FedorJune 20, 2016December 5, 2017
Dental offices are well known for their unique sounds – the buzz of a toothbrush, the screech of a drill, the vacuum of a suction pump...faced with a chorus of...
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