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September 30, 2018

Lend an Ear to These 15 Dental Industry Podcasts

September 30th is International Podcast Day, and we’re celebrating by sharing with you a list of 15 dental industry podcasts worth lending an ear to. Podcasts as a whole have experienced a surge in popularity over the last few years …
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Aleksandra Sobic
By: Aleksandra Sobic
Social Media Manager
Patterson Dental
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April 5, 2018

10 Things You COULD be Doing With Your Time…

It’s 2018 and technology is quite literally all around us. In fact, it seems you can automate just about anything these days, from adjusting your belt to accommodate post-meal bloating to dispensing a perfectly portioned glass of wine or a segment …
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By: Aleksandra Sobic
Social Media Manager
Patterson Dental
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October 30, 2017

Patterson Profiles: Jennifer Hannon | AADOM

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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 pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to …
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August 1, 2017

10 Things Not to Miss at Dentsply Sirona World 2017

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So much to do…so little time! Dentsply Sirona World 2017 offers some pretty cool options for networking, learning and all-around fun. Interested in an educational session that focuses on a specialized service like implantology? Check. How about hanging out with …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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June 13, 2017

Amy Scoggins: An Inspired and Rewarding Career in Dentistry

Amy Scoggins

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 AADOM Conference as well as the prestigious Patterson Dental Diamond …
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April 19, 2017

Are You a Good Listener? 6 Ways to Really Hear Your Patients

Have you ever been in a conversation and felt that you weren’t being heard? What a frustrating feeling! Now, imagine how a patient would feel if they experienced this during an appointment. If a patient expresses her oral health concerns …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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March 31, 2017

Introducing Best Practice Magazine

Introducing Best Practice

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 technology and equipment publication. Since the 1990s, Patterson Today has …
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March 21, 2017

What Every Dental Practice Needs to Know About Engaging Millennials

Does your practice struggle to attract, recruit, and keep top Millennial talent? With the Millennial generation expected to make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020, that means adapting to this new generation isn’t really an option – …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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January 12, 2017

How to Find Your Dental Dream Job

Maybe you’re new to the dental field and looking for an opportunity to leverage your skills and launch a promising career. Or, perhaps you’ve worked in the dental field for several years and you’re ready for a new challenge. Whatever …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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January 5, 2017

5 Things Every Healthy Dentist Will be Doing in 2017

Cheers to a successful 2016! You welcomed numerous new patients to your practice, performed countless restorations, and feel great about the beautiful smiles you’ve created. There’s no arguing that dentistry is an admirable profession that changes peoples’ lives for the …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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November 23, 2016

10 Things to be Thankful for as a Dental Professional

10 things to be thankful for as a dental professional

One of the most magical elements of the holiday season is that it offers a time for reflecting upon, and expressing gratitude for, the most cherished aspects of our lives. For many of us, that includes our careers! The dental …
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Aleksandra Sobic
By: Aleksandra Sobic
Social Media Manager
Patterson Dental
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August 31, 2016

12 Ways to Grow Your Practice Using Social Media

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Are you looking to grow your dental practice without spending a fortune? According to research by acclaimed marketing and sales platform Hubspot, 92% of marketers in 2014 claimed that social media marketing was important for their business, with 80% indicating …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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July 22, 2016

9 UNIQUE Things to do at SIROWORLD’s Inaugural Dental Meeting

9 unique things to do at siroworld 2016

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 year. Interested in current dental industry trends? Check out one …
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Krista Fedor
By: Krista Fedor
Digital Marketing Specialist
Patterson Dental
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June 24, 2016

There’s Something for Everyone at SIROWORLD!

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This year’s inaugural SIROWORLD conference is the not only the most anticipated dental event of the year – it has been dubbed the Ultimate Dental Meeting. Just what is it that makes it so “ultimate?” For starters, groundbreaking general sessions, …
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April 11, 2016

7 Questions to ask Before Joining a Private Dental Practice

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 Manager at Patterson Dental   There are loads of reasons …
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December 8, 2015

A gift that brings a lot of smiles

A Future to Smile About

What’s the perfect gift for the office team that has everything? Education AND a charitable donation to a worthy cause! Through “A Future to Smile About,” Patterson Dental and the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) are working together …
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Jennifer Hannon
By: Jennifer Hannon
Director, Marketing Operations
Patterson Dental
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October 5, 2015

The Building Blocks of Implant Success

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 maintains a private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, treating complex …
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Todd Engel
By: Todd Engel
Founder
Engel Institute
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June 25, 2015

Understanding your Dental Lease: Relocation Clause

Relocation Clause

Over the past four weeks, we’ve been talking about important lease clauses for dental practices to understand, and so far they’ve all had one thing in common – they’ve all been lease clauses that are desirable to have in a …
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Tim Carlson
By: Tim Carlson
Senior Advisor
Cresa Minneapolis
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June 18, 2015

Understanding your Dental Lease: Expansion Clause

Understanding your Dental Lease: Expansion Clause

Practice growth – isn’t that what every dentist wants for their practice? With practice growth, though, comes a need for your practice space to grow. This is where an expansion lease clause can come into play. If you’re planning on …
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Tim Carlson
By: Tim Carlson
Senior Advisor
Cresa Minneapolis
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June 11, 2015

Understanding your Dental Lease: Termination/Restoration

Termination/Restoration Clause

For part three of our five-part series about the most important lease clauses for dentists to understand, we’re going to talk about termination/restoration clauses. This is particularly important for any dentists who think they may need to terminate their lease …
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Tim Carlson
By: Tim Carlson
Senior Advisor
Cresa Minneapolis
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June 4, 2015

Understanding your Dental Lease: Assignments and Assumptions

Understanding your Lease: Assignments and Assumptions

Last week we kicked off our series about the most important lease clauses to understand. We talked about lease exclusivity clauses and how they can be greatly beneficial to your dental practice. This week, we’re looking at assignments and assumptions. …
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Tim Carlson
By: Tim Carlson
Senior Advisor
Cresa Minneapolis
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May 28, 2015

Understanding your Dental Lease: Exclusivity Clause

Understanding your Dental Lease – Exclusivity Clause

The dental office lease is an important part of your dental practice. Over the course of your career it can be one of the most costly business expenses you have. To set yourself up for success now and in the …
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Tim Carlson
By: Tim Carlson
Senior Advisor
Cresa Minneapolis
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January 8, 2015

Sticky Stuff – Evaluating Your Dentin/Enamel Adhesive Options

Sticky Stuff: Evaluating Dentin/Enamel Adhesive Options

Last time we examined some key concepts to evaluate in your direct composite protocol before you even pick up a handpiece. This month I’d like to explore today’s options for dentin/enamel adhesive options in order to help you make the best …
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Doug Lambert
By: Doug Lambert
Partner
Cosmetic, Family & Sports Dentistry, PA
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December 30, 2014

Create a Plan for Practice Growth

Create a Plan for Practice Growth

Whether you’ve just purchased your own dental practice or have been managing a practice for years, you’ll want to plan your practice growth to ensure that your long-term business and professional goals are successfully met. This is where a thoughtfully …
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Rhonda Meyer
By: Rhonda Meyer
Vice President, National Business Strategies
Wells Fargo
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July 22, 2014

Ignoring HIPAA Compliance Can Cost You

Ignoring HIPAA Compliance Can Cost You

As I speak with dentists and team members across the country, I am surprised at the large numbers of people who don’t appreciate the potential for serious consequences to their practice from not being aware of and in compliance with …
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Mary Govoni
By: Mary Govoni
Consultant
Mary Govoni & Associates
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January 24, 2014

Grow Your Practice Through Professional Development

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As a leader in your practice, whether you’re an office manager or dentist, one of your key responsibilities is to continually develop the individuals on your team. Intuitively we recognize that the acts of coaching, providing learning and growth opportunities, …
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Mahlia Matsch
By: Mahlia Matsch
Organizational Development Specialist
Patterson Companies
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December 12, 2013

Leadership Revolution: Holding Fast to a Standard of Excellence

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When the leader of an organization begins to accept less than the best, the standard is lowered. Whether that acceptance of less than the best is for the performance of the leader him/herself or when the leader accepts less than …
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Cathy Jameson
By: Cathy Jameson
Founder and Chief Visionary Officer
Jameson Management, Inc.
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October 18, 2013

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?

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The change of seasons can prompt us to consider where we are in relation to where we want to be. With October upon us, and the leaves falling from the trees, we may be wondering what old habits or processes …
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Steve Compau
By: Steve Compau
Manager, Digital Imaging
Patterson Dental
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August 21, 2013

Breaking Down Communication Barriers

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There are many definitions to the word “barrier”, three to be exact per the Merriam-Webster dictionary. But, if I were to sum them up with one word, I would choose the word “obstacle”…something that impedes progress or achievement. Communication has …
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Jennifer Thul
By: Jennifer Thul
Sales Training Specialist
Patterson Dental
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August 14, 2013

Patterson at AADOM 2013

Patterson at AADOM 2013

This year is the 7th year that Patterson will be attending the American Association of Dental Office Managers, (AADOM), annual conference.  It’s actually a milestone for us in that it is our 5th year as the Diamond Sponsor of this …
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Kim McQueen
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