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Business of Dentistry

Is Your Teledentistry Solution HIPAA-Compliant?

Business of Dentistry

Patient-Led Financing: Getting Patients to “YES”

Dental Practice Management Practice Growth

Building a Practice Around a Vision of Superior Patient Care

Practice Growth

“The Cloud”: A Primer

Fill Their Easter Basket with Fun!
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Fill Their Easter Basket with Fun!

Amanda Buytaert Amanda BuytaertApril 4, 2012
According to a national survey of dentists, 88% agreed that toothbrushes featuring easy to recognize characters help motivate children to brush their teeth. Sunstar offers a wide range of colorful...
Eaglesoft’s Clinical Exam – A Provider’s Gem
Dental Technology Eaglesoft Practice Lifestyle

Eaglesoft’s Clinical Exam – A Provider’s Gem

Carla Wicks, RDH Carla Wicks, RDHApril 3, 2012
I have a birthday trip booked in June to take my little darlings to Arkansas. Those little are my grandchildren. Destination: Murfreesboro to dig for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds...
The Anatomy of a Perfect Patient Reactivation Email
Dental Practice Marketing

The Anatomy of a Perfect Patient Reactivation Email

Alex Nozdrin Alex NozdrinApril 2, 2012
Got email addresses for some of the patients you haven’t seen in a while? Good. You actually have a pretty decent chance of bringing them back to your practice –...
Human Resources

They Need to Know

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyMarch 29, 2012
Most employees want to know how they are doing. As a manager, you need them to know how they are doing. When they are doing their job well, they want...
April Events
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April Events

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtMarch 28, 2012
It is hard to believe April is just around the corner. Here is a look at some great events where you will be able to catch up with Patterson Dental...
Dental Products Dental Technology

What’s the Next Big Thing?

Josh Killian Josh KillianMarch 27, 2012
This past month I attended the annual meeting for all the brightest new dental students across the country (ASDA). This experience was powerful for a few reasons, one being that...
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Are you ready for Facebook Timeline?

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtMarch 26, 2012
At the end of February, Facebook finally unveiled Timeline for business pages. The new features offer great opportunity for your dental practice to share your culture and highlight key messages,...
Stop Holding the World on Your Shoulders!
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Stop Holding the World on Your Shoulders!

Kim McQueen Kim McQueenMarch 23, 2012
So, it’s Monday morning, you’ve just walked in the door at your dental practice. You feel pretty good, spent a nice relaxing weekend with your family at the family cabin....
Human Resources

Capitalize on Teachable Moments

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyMarch 22, 2012
People learn during “teachable moments.” As a manager you need to be there to catch them performing well or performing poorly so you can capitalize on that opportunity. However, it...
Dental Products

Fight Evil Plaque with the Force

Amanda Buytaert Amanda BuytaertMarch 21, 2012March 22, 2012
Now available through Patterson, Star Wars toothbrushes! Check out the new styles: MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH  Dome Trim® Bristle Design Clinically proven to provide exceptional plaque removal Cleans below the gumline Supports...
Help! Where do I start?
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Help! Where do I start?

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtMarch 20, 2012
Facebook … Twitter … Blogs … YouTube … Google+ … Pinterest … It seems as though there is a new social media channel popping up every day. If you are...
3M has launched another breakthrough from RelyX cements!
Dental Products

3M has launched another breakthrough from RelyX cements!

Alyssa Huettl Alyssa HuettlMarch 19, 2012
The toughest challenges have been met by 3M RelyXTM Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement and ScotchbondTM. Together they deliver ultimate bond strength, coupled with ease of use. This new product is...
Human Resources

Feedback

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyMarch 15, 2012
Most people’s reaction to their manager saying “Could you come here for a minute? I would like to give you some feedback” is not a positive one. That’s because many...
Partner Organizations Practice Growth

The Buck Stops Here: Protecting Your Practice

Sara Marterella Sara MarterellaMarch 14, 2012
Let’s face it ... dental practices are busy places focused on patient care. Running the business and having systems can often take a back seat to providing care to your...
Patterson Today 360
Office Design

Patterson Today 360

Josh Killian Josh KillianMarch 13, 2012
As Patterson Dental’s director of marketing, equipment, I have had the pleasure of working on Patterson Today for many years. This office design, equipment and technology magazine provides our readers...
5 Ways to Improve Your Recall Program
Dental Practice Marketing

5 Ways to Improve Your Recall Program

Alex Nozdrin Alex NozdrinMarch 12, 2012
When doctors ask us about the first thing they should do to market their practice, our stock response is to look within their own four walls first. Granted, all practices...
Giving back through Donated Dental Services
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Giving back through Donated Dental Services

Stacy Wamsley Stacy WamsleyMarch 9, 2012
While Patterson Dental territory representatives are busy selling DentaCheques books throughout the year, dentists across the country are providing dental care through Donated Dental Services (DDS) to patients who are...
Human Resources

Setting Clear Expectations

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyMarch 8, 2012
A constant challenge for any manager is managing the performance of employees. We evaluate their technical proficiency, their ability to engage customers and their ability to work as a part...
The New Gem in the Denticator® Family
Dental Products

The New Gem in the Denticator® Family

Kristen Girnau Kristen GirnauMarch 7, 2012
Hygienists have been talking, and Denticator has been listening… Denticator, a pioneer in disposable prophy angle manufacturing, is proud to introduce a new gem in the family, the Emerald™. The...
The Root of It: Thank You, Dental Assistants!
Patient Experience Practice Lifestyle The Root of It

The Root of It: Thank You, Dental Assistants!

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtMarch 7, 2012
In honor of Dental Assistant Recognition Week, we wanted to hear from “The Root of It” contributors and asked: “What do your dental assistants do that helps set your practice...
How to Quickly Find Missed Revenue Opportunities with Eaglesoft
Dental Technology Eaglesoft

How to Quickly Find Missed Revenue Opportunities with Eaglesoft

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenMarch 6, 2012
Eaglesoft is not your ordinary practice management software. Eaglesoft is packed with tools designed to help you grow your practice. One simple way to track your practice’s success is to...
Dental Practice Marketing Dental Technology Practice Growth Practice Lifestyle

Marketing Technology and Resources Within Your Practice

Carla Wicks, RDH Carla Wicks, RDHMarch 5, 2012
When I bought my last new automobile, it reminded me of a new home I purchased. I was told that the “basic” model came without upgrade features. The “bells and...
Open Wide Journey …Being Home Again
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Open Wide Journey …Being Home Again

Teri Dervenis Teri DervenisMarch 2, 2012
Being Home Saturday, February 11 ended my journey in Guatemala – one journey I will never let go from my mind. This journey has allowed me the opportunity to open...
Human Resources

Enhancing Culture Through Better Selection

Desmond Clancy Desmond ClancyMarch 1, 2012
Building culture within the workplace means more than just creating an enjoyable place for your staff to work. A strong culture creates an atmosphere in which the attitudes and behaviors...
Spring Hygiene Guide
Patterson Dental

Spring Hygiene Guide

Mike Smurr Mike SmurrFebruary 29, 2012
Watch your mailbox! On March 1 our Spring Hygiene Guide will be arriving at dental practices and hygienists’ homes all across the country. It will be polybagged with our March/April...
March Events
Patterson Dental

March Events

Kristen Albrecht Kristen AlbrechtFebruary 29, 2012
This March brings about another series of great events where you will be able to meet up with Patterson employees. Here’s where you can find us in March: Arizona 3/7-3/10...
Dental Office Education Dental Technology Practice Growth Practice Lifestyle Professional Development

Tech Challenged to Tech Savvy

Carla Wicks, RDH Carla Wicks, RDHFebruary 28, 2012February 28, 2012
One of the best things that can happen in a person’s professional career, as well as in life, comes when we change. Pond water is never as fresh, clean and...
Six Things You Can Do to Improve the Doctor and Team Photos
Dental Practice Marketing

Six Things You Can Do to Improve the Doctor and Team Photos

Misty Clark Misty ClarkFebruary 27, 2012
One thing we hear in practices on a consistent basis is that the team and/or the doctor do not like the pictures taken of them. Here are some tips to...
Thank You for Impacting America’s Smiles
Partner Organizations Patterson Dental Charity Work

Thank You for Impacting America’s Smiles

Ben Anders Ben AndersFebruary 24, 2012
What a week it has been for all of us in Chicago! From everyone at Oral Health America, we’d like to send a big THANK YOU to the over 800...
Introducing RevenueWell
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Introducing RevenueWell

Tim Rogan Tim RoganFebruary 23, 2012
We are excited to announce a Chicago Midwinter show-stopper – Patterson Dental’s launch of RevenueWell and an exclusive offer! If you are in Chicago February 23-25 for the Chicago Dental Society’s...

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