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Author: Mike Smurr

Mike Smurr is the Patterson Dental Director of Marketing, Merchandise. Mike began his career with Patterson in 2000, as Milwaukee Branch manager, and held that position until December 2008. During this time, the branch earned Branch of the Year honors twice (fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2003), as well as the Chuck Lottes Award in fiscal 2004 for largest dollar increase in net income over prior year. Mike began his dental career in 1982 as a territory manager for Columbus Dental, serving northern Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1986, he became a marketing manager with Columbus Dental, and was instrumental in transitioning product lines when the company was purchased by Bayer Dental (now Heraeus). From 1989-1990 Mike worked in Germany with the International Marketing team of Bayer Dental. Upon returning to the U.S., he held positions of increasing responsibility, from key account manager to national sales manager. In 1998, Mike became the dental marketing director for Banta Healthcare Products (now TIDI Products), where he advanced to vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for the dental, medical and foodservice business. In his current role as Director of Marketing, Merchandise, Mike is responsible for the marketing interactions between Patterson Dental and the over 800 manufacturers with whom Patterson works. This includes marketing communications, product submissions, promotional and introductory product campaigns and private label business.
Ebola Resources For Your Practice
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Ebola Resources For Your Practice

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrOctober 27, 2014October 24, 2014
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...
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Eliminating Barriers for Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
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Eliminating Barriers for Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrSeptember 11, 2014September 10, 2014
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...
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Promote Safer & More Effective Athletics with ArmourBite Custom Mouthwear
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Promote Safer & More Effective Athletics with ArmourBite Custom Mouthwear

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrSeptember 4, 2014September 4, 2014
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...
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Support OSAP and Infection Prevention

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrOctober 3, 2013October 1, 2013
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...
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Upon Your Rep’s Next Visit
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Upon Your Rep’s Next Visit

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrApril 24, 2013April 25, 2013
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...
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The Difficult Issue of Moisture in Dentistry

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrApril 18, 2013September 10, 2014
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...
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Challenges of Root Canal Preparation
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Challenges of Root Canal Preparation

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrFebruary 27, 2013
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...
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A Place for Artistry in Dentistry Today

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrFebruary 20, 2013
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...
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Now Entering the Age of EnWHITENment

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrJanuary 9, 2013January 8, 2013
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...
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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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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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MI Paste: This stuff works wonders!
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MI Paste: This stuff works wonders!

Mike SmurrMike 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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New Vendors at ADA 2012

Mike SmurrMike 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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Support the Fight for Infection Prevention
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Support the Fight for Infection Prevention

Mike SmurrMike 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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Environdent.com
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Environdent.com

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrOctober 4, 2012October 4, 2012
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...
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Vision Enhancement

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrAugust 15, 2012July 23, 2013
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...
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OSAP – Because Safety Matters
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OSAP – Because Safety Matters

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrAugust 3, 2012July 23, 2013
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...
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Fall Hygiene Guide
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Fall Hygiene Guide

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrJuly 25, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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New Patterson Catalog
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New Patterson Catalog

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrJuly 18, 2012July 23, 2013
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...
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ONtarget Savings
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ONtarget Savings

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrJune 28, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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2012 OSAP Annual Symposium
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2012 OSAP Annual Symposium

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrJune 15, 2012July 23, 2013
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...
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AAPD Annual Session
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AAPD Annual Session

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrMay 25, 2012July 23, 2013
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...
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Sizzling Hot Deals for Spring!
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Sizzling Hot Deals for Spring!

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrMay 10, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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Get our Tradeshow Pocket Guide at the CDA
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Get our Tradeshow Pocket Guide at the CDA

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrMay 3, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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AAO Annual Event & The Wave
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AAO Annual Event & The Wave

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrMay 2, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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Introducing Micro-Mega
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Introducing Micro-Mega

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrApril 30, 2012
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...
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ONtarget Savings!
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ONtarget Savings!

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrApril 26, 2012November 25, 2013
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...
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Spring Hygiene Guide
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Spring Hygiene Guide

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrFebruary 29, 2012
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...
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What’s Hot

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrNovember 23, 2011November 25, 2013
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...
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OSAP Launches Contest Based on Contagion Movie
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OSAP Launches Contest Based on Contagion Movie

Mike SmurrMike Smurr Mike SmurrSeptember 30, 2011September 30, 2011
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...
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