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Celebrate National Brush Day 2025 with the DTA Foundation
We understand that healthy habits start at home, but National Brush Day presents a unique opportunity for dental offices to reinforce the importance of oral care beyond the chair. Observed...
September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
Here’s what you need to know about DICAM 2025.
Redefining Performance and Comfort with NSK’s Ti-Max Z99L
Every dentist has that one moment when a piece of equipment quietly transforms their daily workflow. Not in a flashy, dramatic way, but in that subtle, satisfying way that makes...
The Importance of Documentation and Ongoing Education at Your Dental Practice
You’ve taken the important step of testing, remediating and/or treating your dental unit waterlines (DUWLs). Now we’re going to conclude this blog series with one final, but equally important step;...
3 Quick, Informative Reads on the Solea All-Tissue Laser
If you’re curious about or considering the Solea All-Tissue Laser, we’ve handpicked three articles for you to boost your knowledge. See what the solution for hard- and soft-tissue procedures can...
Building a Practice Around a Vision of Superior Patient Care
Kincaid Dental Center invested in technology and comfort to improve the patient experience and is seeing rapid growth as a result.
“The Cloud”: A Primer
As a dental professional, you’ve almost certainly heard of practice management software being “cloud-based.” But since hearing about something and really understanding it are two separate things, we put together...
Developments in Dentistry
2024 saw dentists continue to bring new, high-value services to their practices. Read on to review some of the key trends and innovations that are transforming modern dentistry.
Patient Convenience: 6 Tips to Boost Loyalty to Your Practice
In your patients’ perception, is your practice easy to work with, or could you use some improvement? The level of convenience patients experience with healthcare providers can impact their loyalty,...
Success in the Cloud: Benefits for Multilocation Practices
One practice, multiple locations. It sounds pretty simple, but if you’re a multilocation practice or planning to expand, you know success across multiple locations requires intentional, multilayered strategy. A combination...
Dental Infection Control Awareness Month: Spotlight on Waterline Safety
This article first appeared in OnTarget, but we thought it would be great to share this important information once again.
Why Considering Price Alone May Come at a Cost
Choosing the right PPE is essential to making dental care safe and comfortable for both staff and patients. While budgetary constraints can make it tempting to select items such as medical gloves and masks based primarily on price, this approach can be far more costly in the long run.
Dental Prosperity: What a Dental CPA Can Do for Your Practice
Hiring a dental CPA can be a powerful tax-saving decision, one that can help you elevate your practice and keep it financially healthy. Since there are specific costs for dentists,...
How to Maintain Profitability as a New Dental Practice
From building your patient roster to purchasing dental equipment, the first few years in business can be challenging for new dental practice owners. But perhaps one of the most telling indicators of future practice success is your ability to create and maintain profitability.
So, how do you do it?
Primescan: Digital technology that grows with your dental practice
An open, easy to use and accurate dental 3D scanner All content provided by Dentsply Sirona With its superior predictability, precision, and patient experience, digital scanning or impressioning is attracting...
Rebuilding a dental practice after tragedy
Following the death of George Floyd in May of 2020, Chicago Lake Family Dental was destroyed during the resulting civil unrest in Minneapolis. Practice owner, Ali Barbarawi, DDS, knew immediately that he would rebuild in the same location so he could continue serving his patients. His Patterson team and his employees were with him through the entire process.
Success story: In pursuit of ideal esthetics and excellent dental health
Viorela Bauer, DDS, went from a team of four in an old 700-square-foot space to a 10-member team in a 3,500-square-foot office in a brand-new three-story medical building. Following her dreams has led to growth of her business; her Patterson team has been supporting her throughout her 18-year journey.
Dental technology success story: From zero patients to full capacity in two years
Following the COVID-19 shutdown in early 2020, Dr. Mohamed M. Ali, DDS, decided to take a big leap forward with his Minneapolis practice, Lake Shore Dental. As Dr. Ali embraced Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM technology to provide single-visit dentistry for his patients, his Patterson team was with him every step of the way.
Building out a fully digital dream office with help from Patterson
Hear how Alan Baughman, DMD, MBA, worked with Patterson Dental to design and build out a “completely digital” comprehensive dental practice in Greeley, Colorado.
Dental Product Shopper evaluation: Patterson Disposable Diamond Burs
See why independent DPS evaluators rated Patterson Disposable Diamond burs – built for durability and fast, efficient cutting – a 4.6 out of a possible 5-star rating.
Integrating CAD/CAM dentistry into your practice with advanced materials
As the materials that make single-visit dentistry possible continue to advance, more clinicians offer this service to patients, creating another revenue source for their practice while elevating the patient experience.
Preventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease
A big part of identifying and ultimately treating periodontitis is explaining to patients just how serious the implications can be, not only for their oral health, but also for their overall health. Here are some key talking points.
Dental Product Shopper case study: Patterson LC Monoshade Composite
Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGD, recently published a case study for our Patterson LC Monoshade Composite in Dental Product Shopper, noting it’s a “win-win” for both his patients and his practice.
Preparing for success: Cavity preps and the best tools for long-lasting restorations
As the first step in the restoration process, cavity preparations are only as successful as the technique and tools used for each application. Here are the steps and tools needed for cavity prep success.
Jeffery S. Kahler, DDS: Making a dream practice come true through difficult times
Dr. Jeffery Kahler’s imagination and determination helped him push through numerous obstacles to open his new office during the pandemic. Dr. Kahler could have retired. Instead, with the help of Patterson and his wife, he reinvented his practice and reignited his passion for dentistry.
Beata A. Carlson, DDS: Dentistry focused on whole health
By taking a holistic approach to oral health, Dr. Carlson offers her patients quite a different experience from your average dental office, leading to continued practice growth.
Creating a culture of safety at your dental practice
A team commitment to infection prevention ensures the health, safety and satisfaction of your patients and staff while protecting your practice from costly repercussions.
Verywell Health names Patterson Dental ‘Best Overall Dental Supply Company’
The survey cites our large selection of products and services, and our commitment to education and special financing, as well as three specific areas where we excel.
Green dentistry: Safeguarding the environment through sustainable practice
Your office has taken many steps to protect its patients and staff, but is it doing its part to protect the planet?