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...
![3M Cement Selection Guide [Infographic]](https://www.offthecusp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cement-selection-guide-feature-image-1000x288.jpg)
3M Cement Selection Guide [Infographic]
Hot coffee or iced coffee? Sandals or loafers? Bring lunch or buy lunch? Happy hour or home? As working professionals our weekdays are filled with choices, and for dental industry...
Are You Gellin’? Patterson Topical Anesthetic Gel
Think back to when you were young and your parents took you to the dentist. Whether you had to be drug there or went with little complaint, most kids didn’t...
New Practice Checklist: 5 Things to Explore Before Opening Your Door!
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...
4 Ingredients in the Recipe for Perfectly Fitting Pedo Crowns
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, remains the most prevalent chronic disease among children in the U.S. According to a recent study, 5-10% of U.S. children will...
Caring For Your Ears Is As Important As Caring For Their Teeth
Ahhh, the busy hum of a bustling dental office. The chipper chatter of patients, the whir of a high-speed handpiece, the whoosh of the suction...all of this din may seem...
Are Your Patients & Practice Protected? The Importance of an Emergency Medical Kit
The fact of the matter is this: medical emergencies are a frequent occurrence in dental offices, and being prepared to handle such an emergency properly and efficiently is of paramount...
7 Questions to ask Before Joining a Private Dental Practice
“There is nothing better than a successful associateship in a thriving private practice, especially if there is an opportunity for ownership down the road.” -Andrew Darke, MBA, National Practice Transitions...
Controlled Substances 101
Patterson Dental has recently announced that pharmaceuticals are now available for purchase on our website, including certain products that are classified as controlled substances. Unlike other products, the sale of...
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...
The 7 Steps of Endodontics
Fortunately, Endodontics - the dental specialty which concerns the study and treatment of dental pulp - is an area of dentistry that has seen tremendous growth over the last 20...
AADOM’s 11th Annual Conference Is a Wrap
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) met in Nashville in August for three days of management courses and networking. Our team loves to catch up with members about...
The Building Blocks of Implant Success
Dr. Todd Engel is the founder of Engel Institute, a private teaching entity specializing in hands-on live-surgery implant training. A diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Engel...
Five Basic HIPAA Requirements You Need to Know
Since the Privacy Rule became effective in 2003, the HIPAA laws have become increasingly complex, with very detailed compliance requirements that come with stiff fines and penalties for noncompliance. As...
D5: Continuing Your Education to Help Start Your Private Practice
Do you dream of opening your own private practice, but feel daunted by the task? You’re not alone. We’ve heard from dental students that many want to open their own...
The Team that Learns Together … Succeeds Together!
Continuing education is a necessity for any dental practice. Are you reaping the benefits as a team? As an office manager, there is nothing more frustrating than when the doctor...
Free CE Opportunity: Tackling Biofilm with Air Polishing and Ultrasonics
Hu-Friedy is proud to offer dental professionals free continuing education courses through our live webinars. Join Hu-Friedy for an upcoming webinar, “Tackling Biofilm with Air Polishing and Ultrasonics.” The aim...
Put patient safety first with eye protection
Dental clinicians and staff wear eye protection because it’s a requirement to keep them safe while at work. So why not offer the same protection to patients? Imagine this scenario:...
2015 Patterson Diamond Scholar at the AADOM Conference
Continuing education is important for the advancement of any professional and can help lead a practice to growth. Dental office managers are often essential to the success of a practice,...
Never stop learning
It might be the time of year when we most commonly think of children going back to school, but I’m here to encourage you to take a moment to consider...
4 Common GHS Questions – Answered!
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is designed to ensure chemical safety in the workplace so that information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to...
Surface Disinfection: A Key Safety Priority
Safety must be at the forefront of each process in the delivery of oral health care. In order to ensure the safest dental visit for both workers and patients proper...
4 Common OSHA Questions – Answered!
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Dental offices...
4 Things to Do at the 2015 AADOM Conference
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) conference is only a few short weeks away. For the second year, I’ll be attending with the Patterson Dental crew and am...
Why Sitting Is More Than a Pain in the Butt
You did it! You found yourself working in a profession that you love! Congratulations! Welcome to the journey of extreme satisfaction and the possibility of pain and suffering you never...
Preventive Dentistry for Your Office
There are several benefits to being proactive with preventive dentistry, and regular semi-annual dental cleanings are a large part of any good oral health care regime. These visits can benefit...
3 Common Oral Health Myths – Busted!
As an RDH, I hear a lot of “facts” about teeth and gums and I feel the need to set the record straight on a few of them. These are...
The Importance of Dental Team Education
As any business owner can tell you, one of the keys to growing your business and to having it THRIVE is to be constantly learning. Even if what you are...
The Patterson Endo Tray
We’re really excited about endodontics here at Patterson. So excited that I wanted to share what my ideal endo tray setup would look like. Here’s what our endo tray looks...
What Is Your HIPAA Compliance IQ?
All healthcare professionals would agree that maintaining confidentiality and privacy of patient information is of utmost importance. The requirements for maintaining confidentiality and privacy are strictly mandated under the HIPAA...