4 Ways to Boost Your Business with Better Equipment
For the past few weeks you’ve been hearing from us about the virtues of Section 179, a portion of the tax code that allows you to write off an equipment...
A Panoramic Guide on What to Skip
As the cameras in our pockets get more advanced (we heard they even make phone calls these days!), most are now equipped with features that enable them to take panoramic...
Pro”Tech”Ted: Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Tech, Pre-Disaster
There is no way to ever be fully "prepared" when a natural disaster strikes. Having a preparedness plan in place for your dental business, however, is a wise course of...
6 Ways Biofilm is Like a Bad Houseguest
Houseguests can be a pleasure to host if they’re courteous and polite, which thankfully is most often the case. Unfortunately, though, most of us have also experienced the “other” kind...
6 Tips for Protecting Your Team During Flu Season
Are you ready for the onslaught of sniffles, contagious coughs, cancelled appointments, and sick staff members? While you can’t control flu-infected patients walking through your door, there are some simple...
9 “Ultrasmart” Reasons to Switch to Ultrasonic Scaling Technology
It’s true. Your patients look forward to that squeaky clean feeling after a professional dental cleaning. But as dental professionals, we know it’s not just about helping patients’ smiles look...
Exposing 3 Dirty Little Secrets of Sterilization
In the deepest, darkest corner of dental practices of old, sat the grizzled bastion of infection control – the sterilization center. It was here that sterilization occurred, far from the...
Now THAT’S a Clear Picture! Upgrade to Schick 33 Sensors
Regrettably, dental technology often keeps dental professionals locked into preset boundaries with little room for adjustment based on personal preferences - the widget is going to do what the widget...
CEREC AI & CEREC AF: 2 Options for Ultimate Mobility and Flexibility in Your Office Design
CEREC technology is all about integration and convenience, and with CEREC AI and CEREC AF, added flexibility and mobility make using this advanced technology even easier. Both the AI and...
April (Tooth) Picks: 4 Digital Imaging Technologies That Leave Traditional X-Rays in the Dust!
It’s 2016! Movies are 3D, cars run on electricity, everyone and their mother (even their grandmother!) has a smart phone...advanced technology greatly enhances our everyday lives, and it can greatly...
Endo Essentials: The Benefits Of Endodontics & How To Get Started
From outlining the 7 steps of endodontics, to covering 8 products at the root of root canals, we've enjoyed taking the month of March to publish various pieces of content...
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Complete Restoration in Less Than an Hour With VITA Enamic [Video]
Same day, same appointment dentistry. Once something patients (and dentists!) could only dream of, now a reality. Need proof? Dr. Daniel Vasquez of Oceanside, California swears by his CEREC technology,...
Hands-on Learning Through CEREC ACCEPT
Think back to the last time you bought a new techie gadget, like a smartphone, tablet or TV. How did you go about figuring out what product would work best...
Year End Savings, Long-Term Growth
We view technology differently at Patterson Dental. We partner with the industry’s leaders to keep the practices we serve on the cutting edge of advanced technology and equipment because we...
A New Exclusive Line of Lasers
In an era of dentistry with rapidly changing technologies, Patterson Dental now features an exclusive line of the aptly named Pioneer Lasers. Lasers today are valuable tools in the dental...
Comfort Meets Style in the New A-dec 400
When I talk with doctors who have invested in A-dec chairs, I frequently hear: “My patients are so comfortable they fall asleep,” or, “One patient asked me if she could...
Schick 33: A Different Sensor, No Matter Which Way You Look At It
As product manager at Sirona, Joe Goldstone is responsible for knowing all the ins and outs of all of their platforms. Recently, he took the time to discuss the Schick...
The Future of Sterilization: SciCan G4 Series
Dental sterilization has never been more important. It’s a responsibility based on trust that patients put in their dentist every time they step into their practice. And all of us...
International Dental Show Is Hard to Leave … Literally
It’s always easy to go to the International Dental Show in Germany and it’s often hard to leave. That disparity was even greater this year. The biennial show features more...
Optimize the Omnicam with 90 Degrees
The revolutionary Omnicam from Sirona is the best intraoral scanning device in dentistry today. Its simplicity and ergonomic shape allow the user to easily scan throughout the mouth. This renders...
At A-dec, Seeing Is Believing
Sometimes, seeing really is believing. When it comes to A-dec equipment, we find that’s often the case. A-dec’s reputation for high-quality, reliable products is no secret. But its remarkable culture,...
Introducing: Adam Quade
If you’ve ever spoken with me, you know how passionate I am about CEREC. I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to find someone as excited about CEREC as...
35th International Dental Show: March 12-16, 2013
Every other year for the past 90 years, dental suppliers and manufacturers from across the globe have gathered in Cologne, Germany, for the International Dental Show (IDS). The IDS is...
March Events
Join us in March for the following events! Arizona 3/8: Phoenix – Equipment Maintenance Seminar California 3/6: El Segundo – Surgical Esthetics Course 3/7: Sunnyvale – Equipment Maintenance Event 3/15:...
An Inside Look at a Patterson Partnership
Our local teams make it their business to know your business. When a tornado struck the town of Cullman, Ala. in 2011, our folks were immediately there to help Dr....
What Makes Your Heart Skip a Beat on Valentine’s Day?
In February, images of hearts abound everywhere you go, from heart-shaped chocolate boxes and balloons to cards and candy. With the excitement of Valentine’s Day, you may have forgotten about...
Introducing: Steven Compau
You can’t be slow and still keep up with rapidly advancing technologies in the dental industry. That’s why Steven Compau is the perfect fit as Patterson Dental’s digital imaging marketing...
Introducing: Devin Firl
Last year, we added a multitalented new team member to our Equipment Marketing Department. That’s not his formal title, of course. Devin Firl is our newest marketing specialist, equipment. In...
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...
The Nuts and Bolts of Dentistry
If you’ve been following the blog this week, you know that we’ve been sharing our field experience and showing you how it relates to what Patterson Dental can bring to...