In February, images of hearts abound everywhere you go, from heart-shaped chocolate boxes and balloons to cards and candy. With the excitement of Valentine’s Day, you may have forgotten about...
At Patterson, we’re all about improvement – how can we better serve you? That’s why Mercer Advisors’ OnTrack software is such a perfect fit. It’s the dental practice software that...
Show season is in full swing and if you attend a local or national dental show you will be inundated with technology choices. These shows are a great way to...
New to Twitter? Does the thought of adding Twitter to your practice’s social media marketing toolbox scare you? Don’t worry! It’s not as overwhelming as you may think – as...
You can’t be slow and still keep up with rapidly advancing technologies in the dental industry. That’s why Steven Compau is the perfect fit as Patterson Dental’s digital imaging marketing...
Though I am sure that you didn’t miss it, some readers may be unaware that Data Privacy Day happened back in January. Your intrepid writer celebrated DPD by taking a...
With the addition of Line Item Accounting in Eaglesoft 16, and the ability to assign, unassign and reassign credits, the Credit Distribution Audit Trail was added to track these changes. The Credit Distribution Audit Trail report will show all credits that were not only posted...
Your Facebook page success is largely a reflection of how much you talk about it. It’s important to note that Facebook is not a “build it and they will come”...
For the last year and a half, Patterson Advantage members have been having a blast playing the Real Deal at dental trade shows. Now, members who have qualified to play...
When a problem arises in your office or practice, your people often look to you to take action and provide a solution. And as a leader or manager, it is...
Brush the snow off your car, or (for some of our warmer events) put on your sunglasses, and come visit us during our February events! Alabama 2/8: Bessemer – Implant Dentistry Seminar...
The Winter 2013 issue of Patterson Today will feel heavier than usual when it arrives in your mailbox in a few weeks. That’s because we’re including a continuing education magazine...
As we’ve written before, an important factor in promoting your practice online is to know where the conversation is happening. Every day conversations shift from platform to platform depending on...
At Patterson, we’re committed to doing our part to help underserved people get the dental care they need. We know that improving children’s oral health is a joint effort involving...
Oral Health America (OHA) is pleased to announce its 23rd Annual Gala and Benefit at Chicago’s premier lakefront venue, the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on Wednesday, February 20 from...
So when you see the title of my blog today do you think it would make a great title for a novel about the English settlers? Well, I’m not ready to...
Nobody wants to believe that s/he is gullible enough to fall for a scam. That said, this writer has heard terrible stories of dental practices being hacked after an employee...
New users sometimes get confused as to how to prep a full crown for a CEREC restoration. Frankly, if you follow these simple rules, you can just prep as you...
When we talk about the power of online technologies to transform today’s practice, the discussion often revolves around patient engagement: anything from social media marketing to text message recare notifications...
In 2012, the efforts of Patterson Dental, its territory representatives and customers resulted in $6 million in dental care raised through the DentaCheques program for people who desperately need it....
As U.S.-based dental practitioners know, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations require healthcare providers to train staff regularly on policies and procedures to safeguard...
The dental industry is evolving faster than ever. Everything from the materials and tools we use to the way we operate and market our dental practices is changing. There has...
Our Eaglesoft Practicing with the Masters webinar series has been around for awhile now and we have heard rave reviews! Through these webinars, we bring industry leaders to you, allowing...
Social media marketing in your dental practice is fueled by one-to-one relationships. Unlike traditional marketing, success is typically realized through connections with small numbers of patients and prospective patients, combined...
Last year, we added a multitalented new team member to our Equipment Marketing Department. That’s not his formal title, of course. Devin Firl is our newest marketing specialist, equipment. In...
“And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that never were.” – Rainer Maria Rilke The New Year is upon us. It’s a great time to reflect...
When it comes to tooth-whitening products and services, dental practices are able to offer more to their patients than retailers can. Between in-office and take-home whitening solutions, dentists have a...
Since I started writing posts for this blog, I’ve been keeping track of all the questions and concerns that come to me. I get questions from sales reps who work...
Are you a Facebook newbie or a seasoned Facebook marketer? Regardless, it seems everyone today wants to learn the fastest way to get more likes and grow their community. There...
Many of you already know of Jana Berghoff – she’s been in dentistry for more than 30 years – but I wanted to take a minute to reintroduce her. From...
