Hello and welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to community! To date, we have […]
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10 Excellent National Dental Organizations Deserving of Your Support
“Even if you don’t have a dollar to give, you still have your time, your focus, and your voice. Be generous.” -Lin-Manuel Miranda We can’t think of a better quote to frame up #GivingTuesday, a day where Americans embrace the charitable spirit of the holiday season […]
Patterson Profiles: Jennifer Hannon | AADOM
Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic or professional development organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to community! Previous installments have detailed […]
Patterson Profiles: Mike Smurr | OSAP
Welcome back to Patterson Profiles, a new series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to community! Our inaugural edition featured Regional […]
DentaCheques Sales Help Real People Receive Life-Changing Care
This week we’ve been celebrating “DentaCheques Week,” a concentrated Patterson team effort to rally and support one of our valued philanthropic partners, Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). DLN is a national humanitarian dental organization which provides access to comprehensive dentistry for vulnerable individuals, including those with […]
Patterson Profiles: Paul Guggenheim | NCOHF
Welcome to Patterson Profiles, a new series where we sit down with a Patterson Dental VIP for an in-depth chat about their personal involvement with a philanthropic organization. These individuals pursue their passions with purpose, and personify Patterson’s commitment to community! We’re kicking things off […]
Bid to Save Smiles at the Virtual ToothFairy Ball & Auction
Looking for a great deal? November 4-16, 2015, America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation will hold its second annual Virtual ToothFairy Ball and Online Auction. This year, thanks to the support of many generous individuals and companies like Patterson Dental, the auction will feature […]
Never stop learning
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 […]
Growing by Giving
Studies show that supporting a cause that aligns with your profession helps patients feel good about choosing you as their dental provider and recommending your services to others. But how do you turn your philanthropic support into something that not only helps children in need […]
Working together to create “A Future to Smile About”
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 […]
Be Recognized for Saving Smiles This February
Crest, Oral-B and Patterson Dental have teamed up with America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation to protect the smiles of children across the country through the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive. The Smile Drive is a national campaign to raise oral health awareness and collect […]
Washing Cars for Grins
Since the 2010 inception of Grins for a Good Cause, Patterson Dental’s breast cancer awareness initiative, we’ve been able to raise over $650,000. Our nationwide network of 75 branches have helped us reach this number, but we’re always looking for fun ways to involve our […]
Employees Give Back Through Patterson Foundation Casual Week
Today wraps up the final day of Patterson Foundation Casual Week – the Company’s first philanthropic event uniting employees across our dental, veterinary and rehabilitation supply businesses and every Patterson location across the globe. Employees dressed casual this week in return for a $5 donation […]
Go Pink with Grins and Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society there will be more than 226,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2012? The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer at some point in her life is nearly 1 in 8. This […]
Help Others By Helping Yourself with DentaCheques
Throughout the year we at Dental Lifeline Network receive letters, thank you cards and other grateful messages from the many people who receive dental care through our programs. I recently read a quote from a patient, Mr. W., a disabled veteran from Oregon. He said, […]