Off the Cusp

JUNE 22, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Technologies such as CAD/CAM and intraoral scanners have revolutionized the way clinicians treat patients and can streamline processes, improve treatment outcomes and increase production. Read Time: 4 Minute, 7 Second. A pioneer in digital dentistry and 3D printing.

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Off the Cusp

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 8 Minute, 14 Second For many dentists, practice ownership is a lifelong professional dream. It is difficult to scale and preserve the value of your practice(s) without creating an aligned, consistent business model that can be easily repeated across every location. The good news?

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 11, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. As the new year gets underway, many practice owners may be wondering how they can improve the overall efficiency and productivity of their office. Improvement in any of these areas can help increase revenue in the process. Cross-train to build a nimble team.

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YapiApp

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Even as patient demand for digital and online interactions continue to accelerate, the phone still holds a prominent place amid day-to-day interactions at the dental office. In other cases, a patient might be put on hold as the office coordinator sifts through multiple tabs on their PMS and the patient hangs up in frustration.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Oral health and wellness can be so complicated. The chefs include lists of products and amounts of each product. When I was in school studying to be a dental hygiene educator, we called this process a “task analysis” ) Cookbooks really mastered this process. What does it take to have a truly healthy mouth?

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 1, 2021

From the very start of dental hygiene school, I learned how “good fluoride was for teeth”, how “important a tool it was to use to help our patients have strong healthy teeth” and that is was the answer to all dental problem. And, the unspoken: want to boost production? Add more fluoride.

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My Social Practice

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For dentists and orthodontists, providing Invisalign can enhance patient satisfaction and prove a lucrative addition to your practice—provided your potential patients know you offer this cutting-edge service. Because Invisalign is simple and cost-effective for providers, more dental practices offer this service and enjoy the profits.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

What you do in the mouth affects your entire body and in particular, brain health. How can we use this knowledge to be our best, healthiest self? It’s time to get to know what is really going on in your mouth and mind your microbes. What more could I do to ensure my health and vitality? Chronic Disease.

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. There are many reasons why cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity, from the very real pressure to look one’s best in the age of social media to increased awareness about the importance of oral health for overall health. People realize the power of a smile.

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Planet DDS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

What’s better than switching to powerful all-in-one imaging software ? While some systems will take longer, the conversion process requires no downtime for your office and will not impact you. With our streamlined process, we allow you to maintain productivity for your practice by minimizing any disruption for you and your staff.

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Carestack

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

At its physical core can be best defined as a sound with an intonation. Just two letters worth of a sound can evoke in us curiosity, attention, elation, and a range of other emotions. Things are not too bright at the dental practice also, when it comes to patient communication. The Power of Communication. “Hi!”. But is it so?

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Carestack

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

At its physical core can be best defined as a sound with an intonation. Just two letters worth of a sound can evoke in us curiosity, attention, elation, and a range of other emotions. Things are not too bright at the dental practice also, when it comes to patient communication. The Power of Communication. “Hi!”. But is it so?

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 18, 2024

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 35 Second Article courtesy of A-dec and Dental Product Shopper. Selecting the delivery unit style most appropriate for your practice can truly make a difference in ergonomics as well as efficiency.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MAY 25, 2018

Too often, dentists are super focused on production, but they are not monitoring their dental overhead expenses, which is a huge factor in what you get to take home. If you are increasing production, but not improving your practice systems to get better control on practice overhead expenses, you may be spinning wheels.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MAY 25, 2018

Too often, dentists are super focused on production, but they are not monitoring their dental overhead expenses, which is a huge factor in what you get to take home. If you are increasing production, but not improving your practice systems to get better control on practice overhead expenses, you may be spinning wheels.

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Dental Peers

JULY 6, 2020

Normally, I like to use my blog to focus on the business of dentistry. The economic impact of the pandemic has generated interest in the dental community into the ways they can control some of their expenses. One alternative I have heard dentists and coaches ask about is dental buying groups.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Rice, DDS, founder of igniteDDS, calls the trends we’re seeing now “an amplification of what we’ve always known.” That is, when it comes to their time at a dental appointment, patients prioritize two concerns above all others: safety and convenience.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. From the front desk to the operatory, organization can make all the difference in running a successful dental practice. Keeping your office well-organized promotes a smoother workflow and allows your team to perform more efficiently and effectively.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 13, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. In almost every dental practice the most laborious, mundane tasks that suck up a large volume of your team’s time can be automated by low, or even zero, cost solutions. Despite the clear evidence many offices are still in the dark.

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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 21 Second It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago 3D printers were a luxury afforded only by dental labs and high-end practices. What can a 3D printer create? What can a 3D printer create?

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dental hygienists are ambassadors for the practices they work for, and they do so much more than scale teeth. Industrious, compassionate, and intelligent, a dental hygienist who works well with a dental team is a genuine asset who deserves recognition and support. By 1923, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association was formed.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 3, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. The new year offers many opportunities to optimize a dental practice in successful ways. Just as people make resolutions, a dental practice also can rethink important priorities with a fresh perspective. Setting dental practice goals: Where to start.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Why are we Even Talking About an AI Dental Marketing Tool? Here is a very real realistic scenario… In the near future a new patient is going to call a dental practice and ask a series of questions. They’ll ask about the dental procedure in question. How they should prepare for the appointment.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The value of the patient experience can be best understood in the context of the consumer-mindset. Choice, access, freedom, and basic expectations have much to do with how you capitalize on your dental patient’s interaction with your practice. . As you might guess, these general consumer preferences apply to dental patients, too. .

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

AUGUST 12, 2021

In our previous “Secrets of How the Top 10% Build Their Marketing Budget” article, the goal you want to strive for when building your marketing budget is an average of $100 per dental patient. of Your Dental Office’s Marketing. Here’s 5 Key Dental Patient Metrics. This is where your dental patients came from.

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Off the Cusp

MAY 13, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Your dental practice front desk staff and operations are key components to ensuring excellence in dental patient communication. Whether over the phone or interacting with patients in the office or exam rooms—first impressions matter! Read Time: 6 Minute, 46 Second.

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Off the Cusp

JULY 8, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. As part of its commitment to supporting dental professionals and practice owners, A-dec offers both virtual and in-person CE courses for dentists and their staff. Recognize how office image impacts quality of service, case acceptance, and productivity. Enviromed Design Group.

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Off the Cusp

APRIL 19, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Encompassing everything from public health and environmental concerns to food and energy production to practices of consumption and disposal, sustainability is perhaps best summarized as the ability to meet current needs without compromising future needs. Read Time: 7 Minute, 9 Second.

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Planet DDS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With practices increasingly switching to cloud-based software, it’s important to compare the benefits of cloud-based and on-premise to find which is better for your dental practice. Cloud-Based vs On-Premise Dental Imaging Software . What to Consider . Feature Comparison . Cost Comparison . Which Is Better for You .

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Dental imaging 98

Off the Cusp

JUNE 25, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. To get started, consider how your practice currently manages data, what pain points you experience and how a centralized solution can alleviate those issues and improve your workflow. Not sure what to ask? What’s the cost? What kind of support does the company offer?

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ASDA Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Affecting more than 35% of the global population , dental fear is prevalent. It’s critical that dental students prepare to counter the many implications of white coat syndrome. First, what is white coat hypertension or white coat syndrome? Around family and friends, people tend to be comfortable and relaxed.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 18, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. In our current climate, it’s easy to take for granted the attention given to making the dental practice a safe environment. Looking back, however, it becomes clear that, not long ago, far less emphasis was placed on dental safety. Defining a culture of safety in the dental setting.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 1, 2023

AI Dental Marketing: Trending AI Topics and Updates It was only a year ago that ChatGPT entered the scene and made AI technology accessible to the everyday user. The good news for us is competition drives the innovation of a better product—for the most part—and you should be using AI to grow your dental practice.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What are the best marketing strategies for orthodontists ? Through creative and engaging unique content , you can reach potential patients and existing patients. Whether it’s to promote your services and products or to build rapport, your social media pages are the place for it. 7 Marketing Strategies for Orthodontists.

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Off the Cusp

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. For the dentist, a fully-integrated CAD/CAM solution means a practice can perform a wide variety of procedures in a more accurate, fast and easy way. You can continue working with your lab. Primescan brings versatility and speed to the dental practice.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Today, most people looking to purchase a new product or service head straight for the internet. Similarly, approximately 80% of consumers use search engines to seek out local businesses – including nearby dental care providers. Make the most of SEO.

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Off the Cusp

MAY 24, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. April Mills set her sights on growth as a new co-owner of a Columbia, South Carolina, dental practice, and she saw Eaglesoft as a tool to help her get there. “In Since using Eaglesoft, we have been able to implement systems that have increased our production exponentially.

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