Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 50 Second 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, including equipment purchases, continuing education, and loan repayment, dental CPAs can proactively advise dentists on tax-saving strategies throughout the year, not just during tax season. They have a good knowledge of today’s tax trends and complex taxation rules, as well as the ability to restructure your business processes to achieve maximum ben ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:5 Minute, 20 Second When Whitnee Baldwin agreed to come on board as office manager for a dental start-up 6 years ago, she did so with two stipulations. She wanted to be able to hire good people, and she would only work for the start-up if the dentist agreed to use Eaglesoft for the practice management software. Throughout her career, Baldwin has found Eaglesoft to be essential for managing the front office workflow, clinical processes, patient experience, and business performance of dental practices. Read on to find out the reasons why Baldwin nee ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:5 Minute, 25 Second As a dental practice office manager, you have both a bird’s-eye-view of the practice and a sense of its everyday challenges. You see the gaps in efficiency and productivity, and you’re aware of available solutions for office investment. You constantly think about how to make the practice better, but how do you convince your boss, the dentist, to agree with you? The following tips can help you influence up at your dental practice. 1. Start with a Strong Foundation of Trust Before you try to change anything at your practice, you ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:1 Minute, 32 Second A-dec Launches Inspire 300 Dental Furniture Collection Chemicals, spills, cleaners, knocks and bumps… the demands on dental cabinetry are anything but normal. And while everyday cabinets aren’t designed to withstand the rigors of the dental environment, A-dec Inspire dental furniture is made for it. Made from top-of-the-line materials chosen specifically for the operatory. Made with patented, coated, durable parts that withstand use and abuse. And made to last. After decades of working directly with dental teams, we know what w ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:4 Minute, 58 Second When it comes to dental care, the more doctors can see their patients’ anatomy, the more efficient they can be in their diagnosis and treatment planning. In the quest for expanded visibility into patients’ conditions, many practices are embracing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) which captures high-resolution 3D images that reveal exceptional detail. The advantages of CBCT are multifold and accessible to practices seeking to enhance diagnostic confidence, predictable treatment planning, and workflow efficiencies. CBCT image ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 45 Second If you want to understand the power of equipment and technology backed by Patterson’s expertise and support, look no further than Shook Family Dental in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Newly out of dental school, married and starting their careers, the Shooks (Dr. Monica and Dr. John) dreamed of opening a family practice. “Our goal was to provide a different caliber of care to the area with all the latest and greatest technology … in a fresh environment that’s family centered and compassionate,” says Dr. Monica. They realized that dream ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:3 Minute, 24 Second Dental Assistants Recognition Week (#DARW24) is March 3-9, 2024. Held the first full week in March each year, DARW is organized by the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and is meant to recognize dental assistants for the key role they play in dental practices throughout the year. Dental assistants do more than simply assist the dentist during various treatment procedures. Dental assistants are skilled in both interpersonal and technical skills, performing a wide range of duties from taking X-rays and impressions to ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:1 Minute, 50 Second This article first appeared in OnTarget, but we thought it would be great to share this important information once again. Child dental care plays an important part in their health, let’s take a look at how we can work best with pediatric patients! Did You Know?     3 Obstacles to Oral Healthcare for Children in America Social Obstacles: Statistics reveal disparities among racial groups when it comes to the oral health of children. Economic Obstacles: A strong association exists between caries and children living be ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:3 Minute, 35 Second Article courtesy of A-dec and Dental Product Shopper. Aside from quality patient care, one of the most critical aspects of a dental procedure both for dental professionals and patients is comfort, which is dictated in large part by equipment such as the delivery unit. Selecting the delivery unit style most appropriate for your practice can truly make a difference in ergonomics as well as efficiency. When considering the purchase of a delivery unit, dental practitioners need to choose a design that is most comfortable for both c ..read more

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 31 Second As a pediatric dentist, providing a welcoming, calming environment for patients is at the heart of what you do. Yet there are times when tots, kids and teens react with fear and tears to needles, numbness and noises. That can be hard on the patient and the provider, and it can prolong procedures, leaving your dental team with less time and energy for other treatments and patients. The Solea all-tissue laser addresses all of these pediatric challenges. It enables fast, precise, anesthesia-free hard tissue procedures such as cavi ..read more