Dental industry news, trends and information from Patterson Dental.
What’s the perfect gift for the office team that has everything? Education AND a charitable donation to a worthy cause! Through “A Future to Smile About,” Patterson Dental and the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) are working together to support Oral Health America’s […]
It might be the time of year when we most commonly think of children going back to school, but I’m here to encourage you to take a moment to consider your education, too! In your practice, staying on top of what’s happening in dentistry is […]
For some practices, summer can be one of the busiest times of the year: entire families come in together for their check-ups, the reception area is filled with the laughter and heckling of siblings, and your team hums along at a more rapid pace in […]
This week (April 19-25) marks the 63rd anniversary of Administrative Professionals Week and it’s the perfect time to thank your office management team. Without your smart and capable manager, where would you be? Within just the past decade, the role of the dental office manager […]
Did you know that tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in America, affecting 50 percent of first graders and 80 percent of 17 year olds? At Patterson, we’re hoping to help decrease those percentages through a new partnership with the American Association […]
According to a recent Oral Health America (OHA) survey, low-income Americans and those with children are more likely to delay and skip dental visits. That’s why OHA’s Fall for Smiles campaign is so important this year. Every September and October, the campaign teaches Americans about […]
It’s easy to get behind Oral Health America’s mission. The Chicago-based non-profit aims to change lives by connecting communities with resources to increase access to care, education and advocacy for all Americans, especially those most vulnerable. That’s why Patterson Dental has supported Oral Health America […]
Oral Health America is excited to have both a new location and theme for our 24th Annual Gala and Benefit. Taking place February 19 at the historic Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, this year’s gala focuses on Smiles Across Generations, a perfect theme since OHA’s […]
Oral Health America’s annual Fall for Smiles® campaign is just around the corner, which focuses on educating all Americans about the importance of oral health and how to keep a healthy smile through daily brushing and flossing, regular visits to the dentist, eating a healthy diet, […]
It’s an exciting time at Oral Health America, with staff members both looking back at the work we did last year in preparation for our annual report and preparing for the future of our programs. Going through our communications from 2012, it’s uplifting to see […]
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 of you who were part of our 22nd Annual Gala and Benefit on Wednesday evening […]
If you’re a dentist or oral health professional, work for a phenomenal company like Patterson Dental, or if you’re simply interested in what’s going on in today’s world of oral health, you may already have plans to attend the Chicago Dental Society’s 147th Midwinter Meeting. […]
What happens to our teeth as we age? We used to settle on the assumption that losing most or all of our permanent teeth was an inevitable part of the aging process. But not anymore. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
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 back to school and we get settled into our autumn routines, it’s a great time […]