Dental industry news, trends and information from Patterson Dental.
As practices embrace diverse administrative roles, compliance becomes increasingly important. Teams need to be aware of the importance of maintaining compliance, whether staying up to date on labor laws, OSHA and HIPAA regulations, documentation standards or other compliance-related issues. But how does a practice keep […]
It’s easy to understand why patients facing a tooth implant can be confused. There are so many things to consider. How is the implant placed? What are alternative treatments? How many appointments will I need? Things can seem to get complicated rather quickly. Patients need […]
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 her first job as a registered dental hygienist to Patterson Dental’s corporate technology marketing manager […]
Do you still have the song, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” stuck in your head from Paul’s post yesterday? I hope so – because it’s true. Everything we do at Patterson is designed to help you elevate the patient experience and practice […]
*REMINDER* This Year’s Insurance Benefits Will Expire Soon! Dental insurance can be confusing for patients and providers alike. When I worked in a dental office, a majority of my time was spent communicating benefits to patients who needed help understanding their plan. Don’t assume your […]
Would you like to save time and increase efficiency while posting insurance payments? Then Eaglesoft has a solution for you! It’s called Electronic Remittance Advice or eRA, which is actually just a fancy way of saying “electronic EOB.” Here are some advantages of eRAs: Totally […]
Did you know that as a value-added feature, CAESY Printables are included with Eaglesoft? Even better? These take-home patient education materials for post-op and preventive care can be tied to service codes and printed automatically during a walkout in Eaglesoft! This feature has been available […]
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 the right hardware to carry your software and digital components. Our hardware is specifically designed […]
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 solutions, today’s dental offices are full of clinical and front desk tech that was unimaginable […]
While customers only see the marketing pieces prior to a software release, the gears of the development release cycle are working well in advance of that. Customer feedback, an essential part of the release cycle, is continually gathered from our support center with every call […]
Our Practicing with the Masters webinar series has proven to be quite successful. The goal of these webinars is to bring industry leaders to you through a series of webinars, allowing you to gain insight, enhance your practice and earn AGD credits without leaving your […]
A few months ago we announced a partnership with RevenueWell. RevenueWell is a practice marketing and patient communication suite that can greatly help your office attract new patients and nurture your existing patients. RevenueWell offers multiple solutions for your practice, from accepting online payments, managing […]
Almost exactly six months ago (wow, does time fly), we launched Patterson Explore Store at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. The conclusion of the California Dental Association South Meeting in Anaheim later this week will mark the conclusion of a very successful 2011–2012 dental […]
When CAESY Cloud was launched last summer, I knew that it was going to have a positive effect on dental practices. All those great patient education videos were now easier to for the dental office to implement and show to patients – that was huge […]
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 whistles” were not standard and required additional money. When I was done selecting features, the […]
I am pleased to announce that we just released another update to CAESY Cloud! Yes, there are new and updated videos like the last update, but in my opinion, we have a really monumental new feature with this update. As a CAESY Cloud user you […]
As the technology leader in dentistry, we pride ourselves in not only bringing technology to dental practices everywhere, but also offering the best support in the industry. As the year draws to a close, I wanted to give you a quick recap of the new […]
The Greater New York Dental Meeting is off to a great start this week. If you haven’t been to one of these meetings, they are a great way to see all the new products and latest technologies in the dental industry. They are also a […]
Just a few short years ago, the word “app” hardly meant anything to anyone. OK, let’s be honest, it wasn’t even a word. In today’s world, though, apps are synonymous with mobility, efficiency, productivity and fun. Imagine how much further they’ll take us in the […]
I think CAESY Cloud is an amazing product for numerous reasons (and I’m sure you do too). One of my favorite things about CAESY Cloud is that new presentations are available to show your patients as soon as we create them, no need to wait […]
Patient education software has helped educate patients and increase dental practices’ case acceptance for years. During that time, CAESY has been the premier patient education software. As the dental technology leader, we were determined to take CAESY to the next level. That’s why we decided […]