Bib-Eze: A Solution for Bib Holder Cross-Contamination Risk
With all the focus on improving infection control in dentistry it is surprising that sometimes we miss the obvious – the bib chain. Those chains and holders that hang around...
Eaglesoft on iPad®
iPads® certainly have the world abuzz. People love them and I have to admit, I’m not sure what I would do without mine. I’m happy to let you know that...
Is Social Media Scaring Away Your Patients?
Trick-or-treat, see my teeth, give me something good to read. While social media does have great potential to help you grow your dental practice, it could also make your patients...
Welcome to our new Patterson Technology Center
Our Company was founded in 1877 by two brothers who had an idea and opened a small storefront in Milwaukee. Over the years, many other companies were also created from...
Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #9
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Patterson Dental November Events
November will be another busy month for Patterson Dental. Be sure to stop by and see us at any of these national or local events. Colorado 11/3 - Centennial, CO...
The History of the PTC
In the early 1990s, Effingham, Illinois, resident Scott Kabbes dreamed up a Windows®- based practice management system that fully integrated the front office and operatory functions of dental offices. To...
To Refer or Not to Refer – Don’t Let That Be the Question!
When I talk with dental practices about patient referral programs, one of the first questions I ask is, “Have you given your patients the tools they need to refer a...
The Patterson Dental Top 10 by Dave #10
The values of partnership, integrity and innovation have been ingrained in this Company for over 134 years. Those values extend far beyond the walls of our Corporate Office in St....
Trick or Treat
Halloween is right around the corner, but it doesn’t have to be so tricky for dental offices. We all know that sugary treats can cause an increase in cavities and...
3D Summit
CAD/CAM and 3D imaging have changed the field of dentistry. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, office managers – everyone seems to be aware of the potential. They read about the technologies, they...
Developing Your Brand Identity Shouldn’t Be Scary
I love this time of year. My family really gets into the decorations and costumes that go along with Halloween. All these outward expressions help to identify with and enhance...
Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy
In 2006, Patterson helped establish a great organization that’s really helping kids – National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), also known as America’s Toothfairy. It’s amazing that in just five...
Do You Use RSS?
In addition to the blog you’re reading right now, the new pattersondental.com supports a simple online communication standard called RSS that you can use to review convenient Patterson news updates....
How Much Will Your Dental Practice Pay Uncle Sam This Year?
I’ve been with Patterson for 16 years and I don’t think there has ever been a better time to purchase equipment and technology. With the state of the economy these...
What Happens in Vegas …
What happens in Vegas, no longer stays in Vegas. It lives on through various social media channels long after you’ve left and has the ability to reach all around the...
Christina’s Smile
The relationships we form with our customers and local communities across the nation have been one of my favorite things about working at Patterson for so many years. I have...
Viva Las Vegas
The annual session for the American Dental Association is already next week! In the spirit of having this year’s session in Las Vegas, we will be offering you a chance...
The Patterson Dental Story
Part of the reason I have such a passion for social media is because it provides the ability to get to know individuals and build relationships across the country and...
CEREC 4.0 Has Arrived
The ability to design patient-specific crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers and temporary bridges in just one appointment has been around since the mid-1980s, in the form of CEREC technology. The ability...
Can Google find your dental practice?
You may have optimized the website for your dental office to make it easy for your patients to use, but have you optimized your site to help the search engines...
OSAP Launches Contest Based on Contagion Movie
You shake a hand, pass a credit card or touch a door handle. In an instant, a lethal virus can be transmitted. That is the premise of Contagion, the recent movie...
Patterson Dental October Events
At Patterson Dental, we’ve been very busy helping you improve your practice lifestyle and enhance your patient experience. October will be no different. Here is a list of events where...
EQUIA
Recently, GC America launched EQUIA™, a bulk fill, self-adhesive aesthetic posterior rapid restorative system. It is a combination of a self-adhesive, highly filled glass ionomer (Fuji IX™ GP Extra) and...
Patterson Today
As Patterson Dental’s director of marketing, equipment, I have had the pleasure of working on our Patterson Today publication for many years. The office design, equipment and technology magazine provides...
Dental Practice Marketing 101
Facebook and Twitter and Google+ … oh my! Last week, social media made headlines as Google+ opened up to the public and Facebook unveiled a slew of changes. While new...
Join Oral Health America As We Fall for Smiles®
Here in Chicago, hints of crisp, cool air after Labor Day can only mean one thing: Fall is upon us (and unfortunately, winter is on the way). As kids head...
Did you have your picture taken with Patté?
Patté, the Patterson Office Supplies mascot, made her official debut at this year’s AADOM conference in Nashville. She even showed up with her cowboy hat to take photos with attendees....
PattLock – Protect Your Practice
Your patient records and practice data are critical to your practice. When we say this to people, they all understand. They all get it, but not everyone is taking the...
World of Mouth
“World of Mouth” means something drastically different in the dental world than it does to the rest of the world. It is no longer only about what dental professionals see...