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Eaglesoft’s Advanced Scheduling Features
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Eaglesoft’s Advanced Scheduling Features

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenAugust 7, 2012July 23, 2013
If you’ve been reading my posts you are already well aware that Eaglesoft’s practice management software can help increase productivity and keep your office running efficiently. What some offices may...
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Twitter – How to Make the Most of Your Tweets
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Twitter – How to Make the Most of Your Tweets

Rita Zamora Rita ZamoraAugust 6, 2012July 23, 2013
There’s a common reason many dental practices don’t see benefits from their tweets. Some people have the impression that social media is only about technology. The tendency then is to...
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OSAP – Because Safety Matters
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OSAP – Because Safety Matters

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrAugust 3, 2012July 23, 2013
OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) is a community of dental practices, educators and consultants, dental companies and stakeholders with interest in trusted information, education and resources in the...
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 3)
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 3)

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyAugust 2, 2012July 23, 2013
Mistake #3 – Not Delegating One of the biggest challenges for leaders is “letting go” of tasks and responsibilities that could be more efficiently handled by members of the team....
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Insurance Made Easy

Carla Wicks, RDH Carla Wicks, RDHAugust 1, 2012July 23, 2013
For many dental offices, insurance related issues can be complicated; staff members may not fully grasp all the intricacies of the industry to begin with, much less feel confident enough...
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Are You Ready for CEREC 27 and a half?
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Are You Ready for CEREC 27 and a half?

Jennifer Martin Jennifer MartinJuly 31, 2012July 23, 2013
Wow! Where to start … how about at the beginning? The beginning of CEREC 27 and a half officially starts in 16 days. If you ask anyone on our CEREC...
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Doing Social Media Well
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Doing Social Media Well

Joseph DowdyJuly 30, 2012July 23, 2013
Social media has far outgrown its infancy, and is presently emerging from adolescence into full maturity. Many businesses worldwide, including the majority of Fortune 1000 companies, are utilizing social media...
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Making the Most of the 8th Annual AADOM Conference

Kim McQueen Kim McQueenJuly 27, 2012July 23, 2013
As the liaison between Patterson and AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers), I am so fortunate to attend their annual conference each year (this year in Scottsdale, Arizona). I’ve...
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August Events
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August Events

Joseph DowdyJuly 26, 2012
Here’s a list of some great events we’ll be a part of in August. Come find us! California 8/10 – Sunnyvale – Eaglesoft User Group Meeting 8/24 – El Segundo...
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Fall Hygiene Guide
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Fall Hygiene Guide

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrJuly 25, 2012November 25, 2013
Watch your mailbox! On August 1, our Fall Hygiene Guide will be arriving at dental practices and hygienists’ homes all across the country. It will feature promotions, special pricing and...
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Mac users – we heard you!
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Mac users – we heard you!

Jana Berghoff Jana BerghoffJuly 24, 2012September 25, 2013
The Patterson Technology Center is excited to announce that as of Monday, July 23 we will be offering support for Eaglesoft software on Macintosh computers. Support will be available to...
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What is your capacity to grow?

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtJuly 23, 2012July 23, 2013
About two months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Luginbill of The Heavyweights about social media strategy for dental practices. He brought up a rather simple concept...
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 2)
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 2)

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyJuly 19, 2012July 23, 2013
Mistake #2 – Lack of Feedback It is imperative that you consistently provide feedback to your team. People want to know how they are doing. As a manager, you need...
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New Patterson Catalog
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New Patterson Catalog

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrJuly 18, 2012July 23, 2013
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new 2012–2013 Annual Catalog! If you haven’t received your copy, we have extras. So please contact your territory representative or local...
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10 Essential Treatment Plan Tips & Tricks
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10 Essential Treatment Plan Tips & Tricks

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenJuly 17, 2012July 23, 2013
Give your patients the information they need to come to an informed decision and accept the treatment you recommend. Eaglesoft allows its users to effortlessly create comprehensive treatment plans in...
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The CDC’s Guide to Writing for Social Media
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The CDC’s Guide to Writing for Social Media

Joseph DowdyJuly 16, 2012July 23, 2013
The Electronic Media Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a helpful guide to social media writing. This is a resource that is full of...
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Help Others By Helping Yourself with DentaCheques
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Help Others By Helping Yourself with DentaCheques

Stacy Wamsley Stacy WamsleyJuly 13, 2012November 25, 2013
Throughout the year we at Dental Lifeline Network receive letters, thank you cards and other grateful messages from the many people who receive dental care through our programs. I recently...
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Eleven Rules of Good Business
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Eleven Rules of Good Business

Joseph DowdyJuly 11, 2012July 23, 2013
Taken from the November 1956 issue of Patterson’s monthly news publication, PHC Newswheel Digest: CUSTOMERS…are the most important people in any business. CUSTOMERS…are not dependent on us…we are dependent on...
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Patterson Hardware

Jana Berghoff Jana BerghoffJuly 10, 2012July 23, 2013
At Patterson, we pride ourselves in having everything your dental practice needs to thrive – being a one-stop shop. One of those things is hardware. Your practice needs to have...
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Is Your Practice Ready for Automatic Patient Communications?
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Is Your Practice Ready for Automatic Patient Communications?

Alex Nozdrin Alex NozdrinJuly 9, 2012July 23, 2013
I’m always amazed at how quickly the technology landscape changes at a dental office. From management software that integrates every part of the business, to 3D imaging, to chairside CAD/CAM...
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 1)
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8 Common Mistakes Managers Make (Part 1)

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyJuly 5, 2012July 23, 2013
Initially, I was going to direct this blog series at “new” managers by capturing some of the mistakes they make and distilling them down to those that are most common....
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Why You Must Search Yourself on Facebook
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Why You Must Search Yourself on Facebook

Rita Zamora Rita ZamoraJuly 2, 2012July 23, 2013
When was the last time you searched your name or practice name on Facebook? If it’s been a while, you may want to do so today. I’m beginning to see...
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CEREC 3D Summit
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CEREC 3D Summit

Josh Killian Josh KillianJune 27, 2012
If you’re already a CEREC owner, you will not want to miss the 3D Summit for Digital Dentistry, which takes place on August 15, 2012 at the Venetian in Las...
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CEREC Discovery
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CEREC Discovery

Josh Killian Josh KillianJune 26, 2012July 23, 2013
If you are a dentist who has been investigating the benefits of CAD/CAM, but you have not yet invested in the technology, here is your ultimate opportunity to Discover CEREC....
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Visual Communication
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Visual Communication

Christian Oleson Christian OlesonJune 25, 2012July 23, 2013
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s an adage that has almost become a cliché. We say it, we hear it, but does it impact how we choose to...
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Playing the Charity Card [PRESENTATION]
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Playing the Charity Card [PRESENTATION]

Lisa Randazzo Lisa RandazzoJune 22, 2012July 23, 2013
Our annual Dolphin meeting always features a handful of guest presenters, mainly made up of consultants and clinicians who share their expertise on practice trends throughout the dental specialty industry....
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Management vs. Leadership: What’s the Difference?

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyJune 21, 2012July 23, 2013
For many people, the terms “management” and “leadership” are interchangeable. While I believe there is some overlap, these two concepts are mostly mutually exclusive and are markedly different skills. While...
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Eaglesoft’s Line Item Accounting
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Eaglesoft’s Line Item Accounting

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenJune 19, 2012December 20, 2013
At Patterson, we listen to our Eaglesoft customers. You asked for line item accounting, and our developers delivered!  Eaglesoft’s new Line Item Accounting system provides our users with greater accuracy...
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Are There Second Chances at First Impressions?

Carla Wicks, RDH Carla Wicks, RDHJune 18, 2012July 23, 2013
You all know the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Can you get another try at a first impression? Most everyone would say no,...
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clubCEREC Members Get a Local Marketing Boost
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clubCEREC Members Get a Local Marketing Boost

Josh Killian Josh KillianJune 18, 2012July 23, 2013
There are many advantages to being a member of the CEREC Club, but one advantage in particular gives members a resource that shares information on CEREC technology while providing a...
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