Over the past few months, we’ve all watched as the Ebola situation has continued to evolve, with the US encountering its first diagnosed case on September 30th. As we learn more about this virus, its symptoms, and the way it’s spread, many of us have questions […]
Author: Mike Smurr
Eliminating Barriers for Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
If dental practices were able to prescribe treatment to every patient who snored or suffered from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), business would boom. That’s because a whopping 27% of the U.S. population snore. But too often we hear from dentists that common treatment options have […]
Promote Safer & More Effective Athletics with ArmourBite Custom Mouthwear
Business owners know the more solutions they can offer their customers the better. For dentists, this means being able to react to the needs of their patients by recommending the right product or service. As many professional and student athletes return to practice this fall, […]
Support OSAP and Infection Prevention
When providing oral care to patients, safety and infection prevention matter. The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is dedicated to preventing disease transmission and ensuring the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare for all. We are pleased to announce that we are […]
Upon Your Rep’s Next Visit
When your Patterson Dental representative stops in for their next visit, he or she likely will be carrying a small but savings-packed piece of paper. The What’s Hot Flyer contains discounts, free items and more on some of the top selling items we carry. The […]
The Difficult Issue of Moisture in Dentistry
Moisture is the nature of the human body – especially the oral cavity. And while we’ve developed products to restore and protect our natural teeth, we’ve mostly only been able to develop products that work in dry environments. Look at dental sealants for example. Traditional […]
Challenges of Root Canal Preparation
During root canal preparation, you have two major goals: prevention of periradicular disease and the healing of any current infection. The first step in achieving this goal includes removing affected tissue from canals and creating adequate space within the canals to allow for necessary irrigation […]
A Place for Artistry in Dentistry Today
As dentistry has evolved over the years, we at Patterson Dental have grown to support it. Today’s dental patients have an expectation that technology like digital X-ray will play a role in their treatment. But few know of the combination of technology and artistry that […]
Now Entering the Age of EnWHITENment
When it comes to tooth-whitening products and services, dental practices are able to offer more to their patients than retailers can. Between in-office and take-home whitening solutions, dentists have a solution for every patient. Yet, according to a study conducted by Mintel, about 70 percent […]
The Premier Infection Control Training Event Nationwide, Only Better
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 your practice. Each year, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) holds an infection […]
Savings Delivered Right to Your Door
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 of our publications is designed to educate, inspire and help you save time and money. […]
MI Paste: This stuff works wonders!
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 worldwide. It is a highly effective, safe product that can be used to treat a […]
New Vendors at ADA 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. We’ve recently formed an exclusive partnership with SheerVision, offering the latest high performance loupe optics […]
Support the Fight for Infection Prevention
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 – Support the Fight for Infection Prevention. The purpose of the campaign is to increase awareness […]
Environdent.com
A little over a month ago, Hu-Friedy made dentistry’s longest running recycling program even greener with the launch of Environdent.com. Since 1995, the program has offered customers one free dental instrument for every twelve old, broken or dull instruments they submit – regardless of brand. […]
Vision Enhancement
As the art of dentistry continues to advance, so are the tools available for you to enhance your vision, while also reducing the risk of discomfort or pain that can often develop over years of practice. Dental loupes are now considered a standard piece of […]
OSAP – Because Safety Matters
OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) is a community of dental practices, educators and consultants, dental companies and stakeholders with interest in trusted information, education and resources in the area of oral healthcare. They offer many valuable training and educational resources to assist in […]
Fall Hygiene Guide
Watch your mailbox! On August 1, our Fall Hygiene Guide will be arriving at dental practices and hygienists’ homes all across the country. It will feature promotions, special pricing and valuable free offers on select hygiene-related products. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
New Patterson Catalog
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new 2012–2013 Annual Catalog! If you haven’t received your copy, we have extras. So please contact your territory representative or local branch to have one delivered.
ONtarget Savings
Watch your mailbox for the upcoming July/August ONtarget flyer! It will feature special pricing and valuable FREE offers on select merchandise and equipment from a huge variety of vendors. This issue showcases promotions on products such as Septodont’s Vivacaine anesthetic, GC America’s EQUIA Fil restorative […]
2012 OSAP Annual Symposium
This year’s annual session, “Connecting to Drive Compliance,” is crucial for anyone working to ensure the safe delivery of oral healthcare. It will take place at Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Ga., June 21-23. As a founding member of OSAP, Patterson is proud to support […]
AAPD Annual Session
Patterson is pleased to be a part of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Session in San Diego May 24-27! As advocates for children’s oral health, the AAPD promotes evidence-based policies and clinical guidelines; educates and informs policymakers, parents and guardians, and other […]
Sizzling Hot Deals for Spring!
Ask your Patterson representative about the spring “What’s Hot” flyer for scorching hot deals on top-selling products from 3M, Kerr, Dentsply, VOCO, Hu-Friedy, DentaPure® and Patterson Private Label. Offers are valid from May 1 to June 30.
Get our Tradeshow Pocket Guide at the CDA
The CDA will be held May 3 – 5, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Look for great promotions featured in our Tradeshow Pocket Guide including GC MI Varnish, SS White Burs, VITA Easyshade Compact, Ivoclar Tetric EvoCeram Restorative and much more!
AAO Annual Event & The Wave
Join us May 4 – 8, 2012 at the AAO in Hawaii! Stop by our booth 665 to see the latest in digital pan/cephs, cone beams and more! Watch for the new issue of The Wave, tailored to orthodontists and specialty dentists featuring products to […]
Introducing Micro-Mega
Micro-Mega (Besançon, France) has been designing, machining and manufacturing high-quality endodontic instruments for over 100 years and is one of the leading manufacturers of endodontic products both in Europe and Asia. For the past several years, Patterson Dental Canada has had the exclusive rights to […]
ONtarget Savings!
Watch your mailbox for your upcoming May/June ONtarget flyer! It will feature special pricing and valuable FREE offers on select merchandise and equipment from a huge variety of vendors. This issue showcases promotions on products such as 3MTM ESPETM Retraction Capsules, Sultan Healthcare’s Volo Disinfecting […]
Spring Hygiene Guide
Watch your mailbox! On March 1 our Spring Hygiene Guide will be arriving at dental practices and hygienists’ homes all across the country. It will be polybagged with our March/April ONtarget and RDH magazine and will feature great offers on various products for your office. […]
What’s Hot
With cooler temps on the way, we’ve decided to heat things up a bit with another edition of the “What’s Hot” flyer. This flyer features hot products along with some great promotions from vendors like 3M, Cranberry, Pierrel, Denticator, Hu-Friedy, Premier and Ivoclar Vivadent. Click […]
OSAP Launches Contest Based on Contagion Movie
You shake a hand, pass a credit card or touch a door handle. In an instant, a lethal virus can be transmitted. That is the premise of Contagion, the recent movie about a global pandemic. The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is marking the […]