“So, is it a command or a request?” What? I was standing in line at the grocery store, double checking that I got everything that I came in to get. I must have had a very puzzled look on my face as I looked at the older gentleman in line ahead of me. He repeated, [...]
The Art of Modern Dentistry
DrBicuspid.com recently posted an article by our President Steve Thorne. Steve focuses on “optimizing your practice” in these changing economic times in an article entitled”The Art of Modern Denstistry”. Visit Dr. Bicuspid and check it out: http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=sup&sub=pmt&pag=dis&ItemID=304372&wf=34
Texas – New Office Opening!
We are delighted to announce the opening of Woodbridge Dental Group and Orthodontics as Pacific Dental Services’ newest affiliated dental office in Texas. Celebrating the Grand Opening on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Clinical leadership provided by Dr. John Barnes The PPE provided by Dr. Elizabeth Samuel Regional Partner; John Barnes Regional Director; John Merandi Operations [...]
Become A Dental Linchpin
Are you indispensable? That is the question that legendary marketer Seth Godin asks in his new book “Linchpin”. Imagine if suddenly there was a dental office on every corner of every street, or the dental market became saturated with a product that you were making. How would you succeed, what would you do to be [...]
Industry Insight from Dental Economics
The following article provides insight into the changing trends within the dental industry. There is a good explanation of typical dental practice settings and where basic financial metrics fall. You will see a good explanation of the benefits of larger dental practices and how management companies alleviate some of the headaches and add value within [...]
PDS Goes Fully Digital – Electronic Dental Records In Every Office
Today we announced that all 195 affiliated practices have migrated from paper charts to electronic dental records (EDRs). The technology is user-friendly because it mimics the way that providers have traditionally used paper charts. EDRs are fully integrated with existing practice management solutions, such as patient treatment plans, charges, insurance records, digital x-rays, appointments and [...]
Colorado Rockstars
Congratulations to our first Colorado PDS “Rockstar Employee of the Month” Samantha Mastreno – Operations Manager Trainee from Prominent Point Dental Group in Colorado Springs. Samantha received a $100 Visa Gift card, Free Boost, and a beautiful trophy. The Colorado Region PDS Rockstar Award Criteria is: Must be Excellent in the following areas Can do [...]
XP 2009 PDS Live Employee Skits
Finally after many requests we have uploaded the hilarious video skits that were debuted at XP 2009 starring our own Owner Doctors, Regional Partners, Directors and Managers. There are five unique videos – CEREC WOW, Love Chair, Scrub-A-Duds, The Cheerleaders, and Van Down by the River. Enjoy them all! *** Disclaimer *** These videos are [...]
Dr. Buehler New Clinical Advisor
Pacific Dental Services appointed Dr. Brian Buehler to the position of Clinical Research Advisor at the PDS national headquarters in Irvine, CA. Dr. Buehler has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and is affiliated with PDS in multiple dental practices throughout California and Arizona. His main office is located in Laguna Beach, CA. Consistent [...]
Vice President of Operations Honored at the 2008 Women in Business Luncheon
Joanna Rodgers, Vice President of Operations for Pacific Dental Services, was honored as a nominee at the 2008 Women in Business Awards luncheon hosted by the Orange County Business Journal© (OCBJ©). The annual OCBJ Women in Business Awards are given to individuals who play a unique role at their company and challenges they’ve overcome. There [...]
