Accomplishment…Minus Showmanship
Taken from the August 1954 issue of Patterson’s monthly news publication, PHC Newswheel Digest: Accomplishment … minus showmanship The reputation which this...
CEREC 27 and a half
One of the most exciting events in the dental market is set to take place August 16-18, 2012 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Sirona’s “CEREC 27 and a half”...
Support Your Local Dental Administrative Study Club
Michelle Kratt, FAADOM, FADIA started the North Shore Study Club in Wilmington, Mass., to help advance the careers of dental administrative team members. There is very little available locally by...
Eaglesoft and RevenueWell
A few months ago we announced a partnership with RevenueWell. RevenueWell is a practice marketing and patient communication suite that can greatly help your office attract new patients and nurture...
Playing the Charity Card – Take the Gamble Out of Doing Philanthropic Work
Part II: How to Effectively Market Your Charitable Work While Playing the Charity Card By now I hope you’ve narrowed down your philanthropic initiatives to a handful of great causes...
Deborah’s Story
After 56-year-old Deborah was hit by a drunk driver in 1991, she had brain surgery that left her with lingering seizures and problems with memory, concentration and balance. She also...
Cultivating Success
The growing season for corn in central Indiana begins well before any kernels hit the dirt. Weeks of spring fieldwork, including tilling, herbicide applications and fertilizer incorporations, prepare the ground...
Increase Efficiency and Patient Relations with Eaglesoft
Looking for ways to become more efficient with your daily tasks? Let Eaglesoft help you! Eaglesoft was designed to be personalized, giving you more power to run a smart and...
Facebook Posting Etiquette
How often are you posting on your dental practice Facebook page? Once a week, every day, multiple times per day? Ever since the first Edgerank study was released, people have...
CEREC Philanthropy
Over the years, the dental profession has proven itself to be highly philanthropic. Just open any trade journal or magazine that serves the industry and it is easy to find...
Spring Patterson Today
Patterson Today is an office design, equipment and technology magazine that provides our readers with inspiring stories from doctors around the country who have partnered with their local Patterson team...
Mobilizing with Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions
Dolphin has been addressing the needs of orthodontists for more than 20 years, developing software solutions that accommodate constantly changing practice trends. The most dramatic shift in this arena is...
Starting with Patient Experience
I often hear from dentists that they are apprehensive about becoming active in the social media space because they are worried someone will start speaking badly of their dental practice....
Playing the Charity Card – Take the Gamble Out of Doing Philanthropic Work
Part I: I’ve found that all oral health professionals have the talent and desire to give back to their community. These teeth-loving heroes like to use their superpowers to change...
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...
Explore Store at Six Months
Almost exactly six months ago (wow, does time fly), we launched Patterson Explore Store at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. The conclusion of the California Dental Association South Meeting...
Increasing Treatment Plan Acceptance with Automatic Follow-Ups
If you’re like most practices out there, you could walk in tomorrow morning, run some good reports in your practice management system and easily find $500,000 to $1,000,000 in diagnosed...
The Buck Stops Here: Protecting Your Practice
Let’s face it ... dental practices are busy places focused on patient care. Running the business and having systems can often take a back seat to providing care to your...
Marketing Technology and Resources Within Your Practice
When I bought my last new automobile, it reminded me of a new home I purchased. I was told that the “basic” model came without upgrade features. The “bells and...
Tech Challenged to Tech Savvy
One of the best things that can happen in a person’s professional career, as well as in life, comes when we change. Pond water is never as fresh, clean and...
Introducing RevenueWell
We are excited to announce a Chicago Midwinter show-stopper – Patterson Dental’s launch of RevenueWell and an exclusive offer! If you are in Chicago February 23-25 for the Chicago Dental Society’s...
The Root of It: How Has Social Media Impacted Your Dental Practice?
This week we asked some of our readers: How has social media impacted your dental practice? The use of social media has grown in popularity across the country in recent...
How do I motivate my employees?
The success of any business is largely determined by how motivated its employees are to effectively and efficiently carry out the primary responsibilities of their role. Motivated employees are engaged,...
Personal/Professional “Growth” = Business Growth
Okay, so the title of this particular blog post sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it truly is…. Today’s post is a little different than what I’ve submitted to date, but...
It Is Almost Time to Get to “The Root of It”
At the beginning of the month, we brought a new idea to Off the Cusp. We are still looking for a few more dental professionals to help us get to...
HR (Human Resources), to Develop or Not to Develop…Don’t Let That Be the Question
As I thought about this post, I wondered if I was qualified to speak to the topic of HR in the actual dental office. Then I reminded myself, as a...
Sharing the CEREC Story
When you invest in CEREC technology, it’s important to get your current and prospective patients excited that you offer this valuable service. Let’s face it, in today’s busy world it...
Your Marketing New Year’s Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s resolution for your marketing? Here’s one. If you do one thing this year with your marketing, you should resolve to make it consistent. People...
Practicing with the Masters
As a former hygienist and office manager, I know all too well how busy your office is. Your time is valuable. That’s why last year we introduced a new webinar...
Keeping your apples and your iPods straight
In a world where you can buy your electronics at the grocery store and your groceries at the electronics store, the concept of one-stop shopping has never been more important....