Get to Know 6 CAD/CAM Specialists!
As technology continues to play a bigger and bigger role in modern dentistry, it's more important than ever to select a confident, capable partner that will fully support your practice...
Flu Fighters: 10 Tips for a Healthier Staff
Overall, February is a pretty solid month...lots of flowers and chocolates, cozy blankets, and the first inklings of Spring. One thing February is famously NOT great for? FLU SEASON. The worst...
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8 punny dental valentines [free printable]
We’ve put together 8 free, printable, dental-themed valentines that feature the universal language of love…PUNS! Surprise your patients and coworkers with one of these fun cards.
3 Steps to Structuring a Group Practice for Growth
The first iKids Pediatric Dentistry location opened in Mansfield, Texas, in 2010. Since then, CEO and founder Randy Hamilton, DMD has added 11 locations (and two of his brothers as...
Free Printable 2018 Dental Calendar
Happy New Year! Hopefully the first week of 2018 has treated you well, and your new year's resolutions are intact and on track ?. It's so exciting to have a blank...
DIY Dental-Themed New Year’s Party Poppers
With only 3 days left of 2017 we hope you're "filling" good about your accomplishments throughout the past year, and ready to ring in 2018. What better way to give...
Patterson Profiles: Dave Misiak | Patterson Foundation
Hello and welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals...
Patterson Profiles: Jennifer Hannon | AADOM
Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic or professional development organization. These individuals...
12 of the Coolest Dental Offices in the Country
Everyone is familiar with the idiom, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Well, you can think of your dental practice's office design in much the same way. If your patients...
7 Must-Have Fall Floss Flavors
Warm pumpkin spice, tart caramel apples, gooey pecan pie...these are the iconic flavors and smells of fall. We know they make for tasty treats, delightful drinks, and comforting candles, but...
8 Ways To Score An A+ In Oral Hygiene This School Year
The beginning of a new school year can get crazy, as your lazy summer mornings turn into mad dashes to the bus stop. In the hustle and bustle of back...
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The Patterson Technology Center: Facts & Figures [Infographic]
You might know about the Patterson Technology Center (PTC), our state-of-the-art support center located in Effingham, Illinois. You might know that it employs the industry's most knowledgeable and skilled support...
Patterson Profiles: Mike Smurr | OSAP
Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a new series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue...
How to Put Your Young Patients at Ease
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel!” –Maya Angelou How are you...
How to Build a Cohesive Team When You Have Multiple Locations
In the words of National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer, “You can’t win if nobody catches the ball in the outfield. You’re only as good as the team...
Patterson Profiles: Paul Guggenheim | NCOHF
Welcome to Patterson Profiles, a new series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals...
Amy Scoggins: An Inspired and Rewarding Career in Dentistry
From dental assisting to office administration, Amy Scoggins has incredible dental and customer service knowledge. Her dedication to her work, colleagues, and patients earned her a 2016 scholarship to the...
Egg-stremely Cute Dental Easter Eggs
We're not even eggs-aggerating when we say this was one of the most fun projects we've ever created for our blog! Besides being amazingly cute, this craft has given us...
Introducing Best Practice Magazine
After decades of publication, Patterson Today has undergone a complete overhaul, including a brand-new name... Becoming Best Practice In late-winter 2017, Patterson Dental turned the page on its established...
11 Intriguing Designers Ready to Bring Your Dream Practice to Life
Oprah may have design guru Nate Berkus, and HGTV may have design power couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, but Patterson is not one to be outdone. We have an elite...
Gloves: The Latest Powdered Item to Fall out of Fashion
Effective today, January 18, 2017, the FDA has banned the use of powdered medical gloves. If you have purchased powdered gloves during the last six months, we want to make...
Tray Chic: 15 of the Most Popular Products for a Simple Composite Procedure
As is true with most dental procedures, the "best way" to perform a simple composite restoration is largely based on personal preference. A successful restoration can be achieved with a...
3 Reasons Electronic Safety Data Sheet Maintenance Makes More “Cents”
Did you know that Hazard Communication violations were the second most frequently cited violation in 2015? Besides being plentiful, these violations are also expensive! On August 2, 2016 OSHA increased...
Like This, Not Like That: How to Dress for Infection Control Success
You've put on your favorite brand of mask and tossed on a new pair of disposable gloves, which means you're protected, compliant, and ready to see your first patient, right?...
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 UNIQUE Things to do at SIROWORLD’s Inaugural Dental Meeting
Are you still toying with the idea of attending this year’s SIROWORLD Conference? It could very well be the best and most energizing thing you do for your career all...
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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...
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...
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...