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...
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1 Brush, 5 Modes: That’s Genius! [Giveaway]
A gingivitis diagnosis can leave a patient discouraged about their oral health, and as the practitioner it’s up to you to deliver a solution that provides the proverbial light at...
HOW to Know Your Instruments are Clean, and WHY it Matters!
Let's face it, cleaning and sterilizing instruments for re-use might just be one of the most tedious and dull parts of your day. But the bottom line is that it...
Patterson Exam Gloves: The Perfect Fit For Your Office
A funny thing happens when you find a product that offers both supreme comfort and the right fit: safety and peace of mind come right along with it. For parents,...
11 of the Most Bizarre Dental Floss Flavors
Floss every day because flossing once a day increases your life expectancy by 6 years! Floss every day because if you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 35% of your tooth...
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...
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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...
2 Birds, 1 Toothpaste: 2 Benefits to Using Prescription Strength Toothpaste
As a dental professional, you undoubtedly are often asked by your patients, "What's the best kind of toothpaste to use?" For many patients, any off-the-shelf toothpaste is adequate for daily...
By The Numbers: Articaine Vs. Lidocaine
Local anesthetics are among the most commonly administered drugs in clinical dentistry. Articaine and Lidocaine, two of the most popular types, may sound similar, but there are key differences in...
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...
A Giveaway full of Giveaways: Your Chance to win 72 Manual Toothbrush Bundles
A win feels good no matter what, but wouldn’t you agree that some wins are worth more than others? Winning the lottery, for instance, probably feels more valuable than winning...
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...
May (Tooth) Picks: How to Explain 7 Fun Oral Health Products to Curious Kids!
As you know from pedo-focused (Tooth) Picks past, we love gabbing about the importance of helping children establish proper oral care habits as early as possible. One of the best...
10 Uses for Floss that Don’t Involve your Teeth!
It’s Earth Day: A day when recycling, re-purposing, upcycling, and small ways to give back to planet earth are all top of mind. Many dental products - including most dental...
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...
Brushing of the Future is Already Here: Bluetooth Toothbrush Bundle Giveaway
Flying cars and hover boards may not be here yet (well, at least not safe ones), but the future has arrived when it comes to one thing: brushing your teeth....
March (Tooth) Picks: 8 Products at the Root of Root Canals
It's March, which means snow melting, birds chirping, sun shining, and pulp...pulping? That's right, we'll be taking this month to focus on all things endodontics, starting with one of the...
8 DIY Projects for Tooth Fairy Day
February 28 marks Tooth Fairy Day, a day which pays tribute to the generous little sprite kind enough to visit our bedrooms and leave treats, trinkets, or money, in exchange...
Therapeutic Fluoride Varnishes: There Has To Be A Better Way!
PART I: THE PROBLEM How many times have dental professionals heard something like this from a patient: “I came in to have my teeth cleaned, and now I’m leaving with...
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Bundle Up With FREE Crest & Oral-B Power Bundles [Giveaway]
Brrrrrr, it’s chilly outside. That makes it the best time of year to bundle up! We’re not talking about scarves, mittens, or mukluks, though. We’re talking about bundling up with...
February (Tooth) Picks: 5 Products to get Kids Hyped About Oral Hygiene
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which we at Patterson couldn’t be happier about! You best believe we’ll take any chance we can get to talk about the importance...
Vinyl Polysiloxane Delivery Methods
Vinyl Polysiloxane, or VPS, impression material involves a chemical reaction between 2 substances known as a base and a catalyst. These two components must be mixed evenly and thoroughly for...
Independent Study Reveals Sharpness of Hu-Friedy EverEdge
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in manufacturing dental instruments and products, released the results of an independent scientific study evaluating the sharpness and edge retention of two scaler brands. Research was...
4 Generations of Dental Bonding Agents
In today’s market place, there are 4 primary generations of dental bonding agents. The number of steps needed to create a proper bond has been reduced generation to generation, but...
Glass Ionomer Luting Cements – Are There Reasons to Leave Your Standby?
With the market flooded with attractive ads for “new and improved” cements, the practitioner may wonder if, and when, they are worth the extra money. Since our trust in the...
CEREC Does It Again
Just when you thought it wasn’t possible for Sirona to do it again - they did. Their CEREC software update 4.4 provides what I think is a BIG GAME CHANGER...