Making a significant new investment in your practice is exciting, but it also can be intimidating. With the right approach, advice and assistance, expanding your practice with intelligent technology choices might be less painful than you think.
Going Virtual: The Patterson Ultimate Education Experience at Dentsply Sirona World 2020
This year’s Patterson Ultimate Education Experience event at Dentsply Sirona World will provide a unique virtual experience and the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations offered by Dentsply Sirona.
Invest in Dental Technology with an Eye on the Future
If you clearly define your practice vision and goals, and then choose the appropriate technology to help you reach them, you can confidently take the steps needed to move your practice forward. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind when investing in dental technology.
Wiz Guys Support Customers During COVID-19 and Beyond
Todd Wizner and Ben Wizner, also known as the “Wiz Dental Guys,” are a father-son duo of Patterson reps with knowledge spanning almost 35 years. Their unwavering commitment to their customers has especially shone through as the COVID-19 crisis has hit the nation. They knew this was going to have a big impact not only on their personal day-to-day jobs, but also on their core customers’ businesses.
Virtual Visits: Teledentistry to Serve Patients Remotely
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of RevenueWell’s customers were mandated to temporarily halt elective treatments and have cut back their schedules to only accept emergency appointments. To meet this demand, RevenueWell recently announced its newest feature, Virtual Visits. Learn about this new teledentistry solution.
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Dentists Keep Communities Safe and Healthy During COVID-19 [Infographic]
By remaining open for emergency cases, dentists are helping to keep patients out of emergency rooms (ER) – reducing the burden on critical health care facilities that are overwhelmed amid the COVID-19 crisis. As the #DentalER social media movement gains traction, read on for some some dental emergency stats to put things in perspective.
3 Key Things Dentists Need to Know About Teledentistry to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has thrust teledentistry into the spotlight as the “must have” technology to care for dental patients while maintaining social distancing. Bryan Laskin, DDS, explains how teledentistry is a great way to increase efficiency, wow patients, and bring in revenue.
2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting Recap
More than 28,000 dental industry professionals attended this year’s Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Among the more than 660 exhibitors in attendance, the Patterson Dental booth stood out as the place to be to see the latest dental technology offerings in action. One such product was the new CEREC Primemill.
Create Enhanced ROI Opportunities With CEREC Primescan And Primemill
CAD/CAM technology has been around for years, and more recently, the digital imaging component has become even more popular. Dr. Sameer Puri, director of CAD/CAM at Spear Education Center, explains the value of adding a CEREC system to your office.
Instagram Takeover at Dentsply Sirona World with Mona Patel, DDS
Dr. Patel spoke with Patterson Corporate Technology Advisor Mary Horvath at Dentsply Sirona World 2019. When we invited Mona Patel, DDS, to do a full takeover of our Instagram account...
7 Tips for Financing Your New Technology
Have you been thinking about bringing new technology and equipment into your practice? Most of the latest dental tech can help practices perform quality dentistry more efficiently. And it can...
Get to Know 5 Dental Equipment Specialists
Read on to learn what five Patterson Dental equipment specialists love about their work. For every equipment specialist at Patterson Dental, there’s an endless stream of work to do and...
5 Do’s and Don’ts of Talking Tech with Patients
With the wave of new dental equipment and technology that has exploded into the market in recent years, it’s no surprise that clinicians have at times struggled to keep up...
Airflow Polishing Updates as Fresh as Your Breath
Have you used an air polisher lately? For many of you, the answer is sure to be no. Maybe your device is sitting in a cabinet because your patients used...
Pro”Tech”Ted: Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Tech, Pre-Disaster
There is no way to ever be fully "prepared" when a natural disaster strikes. Having a preparedness plan in place for your dental business, however, is a wise course of...
Six Steps To Maximize CEREC Profit Potential
Investments run deep in your practice: the best staff, the most efficient operations, and more advanced technology. If part of this effort involves CEREC, you understand patients aren’t the only...
First Stop on the Patient Experience Train: The Dental Lab
Jeremy Stauffer has been in the lab business since graduating high school. It’s what he knows – and what he’s exceptionally good at. And in his time in business, first...
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?
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...
Eaglesoft Tip: Quick Report Batches
Ah reports! Is there any topic more fun than this one? You might think I’m being sarcastic but I’m typing this right now with a huge smile on my face...
Schick 33 Software: Changing the Definition of Digital Diagnostics
As product manager at Sirona, Joe Goldstone is responsible for knowing all the ins and outs of all of their platforms. Recently, he took the time to discuss the Schick...
Schick 33: A Different Sensor, No Matter Which Way You Look At It
As product manager at Sirona, Joe Goldstone is responsible for knowing all the ins and outs of all of their platforms. Recently, he took the time to discuss the Schick...
CEREC Tip of the Month: The New Incisal Variation Tool in 4.2
One of the new tools in the 4.2 software is the new Incisal Variation tool. Not only can we get great looking anterior proposals with the 4.2 software, we also...
The 3D Summit: A Unique and Inspiring Experience
A few years ago, Patterson and Sirona started the 3D Summit program to educate the dental community about cone beam technology and its profound impact on the practice lifestyle and...
Secret Questions and Their Predictable Answers
What is your mother’s maiden name? What is the name of your favorite pet? In what city were you born? What is your favorite sports team? You have likely been...
Eaglesoft Tip of the Month: Patient Statements
Your software is an amazing tool that directly contributes to your patient’s experience. My number one goal when I visit an office is to leave the staff energized and comfortable...
Marketing with Surgical Precision: RevenueWell’s New Campaign Manager
As any marketer will tell you, the success of your email or direct mail campaign starts with a clean, well-targeted list of recipients. Simply put, your message, promotion, newsletter or...
Protecting Patient Data: Do you have a plan?
I attended the Patterson sponsored webinar, Avoid Practice Interruption, with Paul Hinman of DDS Rescue this week. In watching this webinar, I was reminded of a time as an Eaglesoft...
Creating, Attaching and Managing Post Procedure Notes
Is your office using Post Procedure Notes? If you are wondering what they are or why you would, this post is for you! Using Post Procedure Notes will not only...
Sneak Peek at New Eaglesoft Release
I’m proud to give you a sneak peek at one of the great new features from Eaglesoft 17 and Patterson Imaging 17 for release this summer: Dolphin 3D imaging tools will...
“Tech Support” Scams: Don’t Fall for a Fake Offer to Help
We’ve discussed online scams before on Off the Cusp, and this author is routinely amazed at the variety, creativity and temerity of the swindles bad guys pull off. Here is...