Creating Your Personal Environment - PATTERSON

Creating your personal environment 

Selecting dental equipment is one of the most important 

decisions you'll make for your practice The experts at Patterson 

Dental can guide you through the entire equipment buying process. 

Patterson has been a partner in industry change and helping 

dentists prepare for the future. In the past few years we received 

testimonials from doctors across Canada who shared their stories in 

our publications. Here are a few of them. 

Patterson Dental became the key player in developing the clinic. 

Patterson brought the technological component to fruition. 

– Patterson Today 2006, Dr. Hamin 

After 14 years of working with Patterson Dental, and the trust that 

had been built, Patterson representative, Pierre Lanctôt was the 

obvious choice for the job. (…) Patterson Dental is truly the company 

for planning, after-sales service and new technology integration. 

– Patterson Today 2008, Centre Dentaire Vadeboncoeur et associés. 

Dr. Tam had a goal and was looking for the right company and sales 

representative to help his dream a reality. He felt that Patterson 

Dental was the company that could best help him achieve his goal. 

– Patterson Technology magazine 2007, Dr. Tam. 

We could never have built our new developmental training centre 

without the commitment of Patterson Dental. New technologies 

abound on the dental market and Patterson’s expertise’s to choose 

the right choice is judicious and its application essential. Their advice 

was instrumental in building our dream developmental training 

centre and dental clinic. –Patterson Technology 2009, IDI. 

Among our partners, we have numerous exclusivities. Consequently, 

we can offer the best to answer today and tomorrow’s needs for any 

dental practice. All our exclusivities are available to provide efficiency 

in your practice. 

pattersontoday 

Spring 2010 

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© 2010 Patterson Dental Canada, Inc. 

CEREC CAD/CAM by Sirona has been a partner of Patterson Dental 

for over 25 years. With over 20,000 users worldwide, CEREC has 

changed the possibilities in dentistry. 

SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES is a 7-year Townie choice award 

winning company that introduced dentistry’s finest selection 

of digital x-ray sensors. 

PLANMECA is one of the world’s largest dental equipment 

manufacturers with products distributed in over 90 countries 

and installed in over 200 million offices worldwide. The company has 

been a forerunner in digital imaging and advanced, computer integrated 

dental care concepts for years. Part of the Planmeca family is 

Triangle Furniture Systems, creator of the Steri-Centre, which gained 

recognition in the infection control protocol. 

Patterson offers technology designed for a digital dental 

environment. Patterson EagleSoft software helps you run 

a successful dental practice, CAESY Education Systems is the 

leader in Dental Patient Education and DOLPHIN Imaging 

& Management Solutions provides high-quality imaging, 

diagnostic, and case presentation software for dental 

specialty professionals worldwide. 

PRODRIVE SYSTEMS is the latest in the exclusive partners that 

offer the world’s first turbine and bur locking system. ProDrive is 

recognized among the top five products in the January 2010 issue 

of the Dental Products Report. 

Sooner or later, every dentist is faced with the decision of creating 

his personal environment. Today’s challenges in choosing the right 

technology for their practice require the right partner. Patterson 

Dental is there to help you realize your project. 

Pierre Hunter 

National Equipment & Technology Director 

Patterson Dental Canada Inc. 

MANUFACTURERS 

A-dec 10,18 

AG Neovo 33 

Air Techniques 45 

CAESY 26,28,30 

DentalEz 44 

Dentsply 25 

Digital Doc 57 

Dolphin 56 

EagleSoft 27 

eMagine 65 

InfoSafe 32 

Ivoclar 53 

Midmark 60,62 

NP Team 23 

Patterson Plus 64 

Planmeca 40,42 

ProDrive 22 

Progeny 63 

Schick 4 

SciCan 34 

Sirona 46,52 

Triangle 41 

Zoll 24 

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www.pattersondental.ca 

Sahali Dental Centre 

Upgrading and Expanding 

Rekindles the Passion 

Heritage Family Dental 

Make it fun, comfortable 

and efficient! 

SmartSmile 

Dentistry For Health & Beauty 

Summit Dentistry 

Visual appeal for ourselves 

and our patient 

The world’s first handpiece upgrade 

Conversation, Consistency and Care... 

Make Technology Work for You 

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Vancouver 

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London 

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London, ON N6L 1A2 

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Patterson Today 2010 •• 3

IMAGE QUALITY 

COMFORT 

TECHNOLOGY 

DURABILITY 


INTRODUCING DENTISTRY’S FINEST CHOICE 

IN DIGITAL X-RAY 

An exciting new line of CDR sensors from the leader in digital x-ray 

Elite in Image Quality 

CDR Elite images give you everything you want -- bold bone tribeculation, crisp lamina dura, 

and clear DEJ -- to meet all your diagnostic needs. 

Elite in Technology 

A brand new, advanced CMOS APS imager, Schick 's unique replaceable cable technology and 

innovative on board diagnostics provide the ultimate intraoral imaging device. 

Elite in Patient Comfort 

CDR Elite’s curved corners and cable interface location enhance patient comfort, while the 

sensor’s new colour scheme aids in precise and gentle positioning. 

Elite in Durability 

From the very beginning, the robust CDR Elite sensor family has been carefully designed and 

rigorously tested to assure reliability. 

For an in-office demonstration or more information, please contact your local Patterson 

representative, branch office, or call 1-800-873-7683 today. 


All Schick CDR systems are sold, installed, and 

serviced by the most trusted name in dental 

equipment today, Patterson Dental. For a free 

in-office demonstration, call your local 

Patterson representative, your local Patterson 

branch or call 1-800-873-7683 today. 

Ask 

your Patterson 

representative 

about our Exclusive 

Digital Turnkey Menu 

The future is here. 

www.schicktech.com 


Upgrading and Expanding 

Rekindles the Passion 

We were feeling cramped and outdated in our low-tech, but well-cared-for 3500 

square foot office in Kamloops, British Columbia. The three of us, Dr. Daryl 

Shinkewski, Dr. Glenn Neilson, and Associate Dr. Della Summers, were looking for 

an upgrade in technology, and a bigger more efficient office layout. Afterall, 

despite several renovations, Sahali Dental Centre (our group practice name), was 

designed by our predecessors about 30 years ago. Rather than upgrading our 

established location, we decided to move to a bright, expansive 5100 square foot 

space on the second floor of a brand new commercial building just blocks away. 

Patterson was instrumental in 

transforming our vision into a 

functional, modern, high-tech 

layout. 

We started by scouring the internet and current dental publications for design 

ideas and to develop a list of technology upgrades we wanted in our new space. 

Then we sat down with Patterson designer Rick Throssell, and our local Patterson 

Rep Jim Belot, and discussed our office vision. Their experience and expertise 

was invaluable in creating a very appealing, functional design, with properly 

integrated technology upgrades. 

Shown on opposite page: 

Patients love the A-dec 500 chairs, and the 23 inch HD monitors. They can watch 

tv/movies, or see radiographs, introral images and patient education videos. 

Many patients have thanked us for using digital x-rays with less radiation. 


The A-dec equipment allows for the 

integration of computers, monitors, 

intraoral cameras, electric handpieces, 

etc. so everything has it’s place. 



We wanted patients to see our state-of-the-art sterilization 

area, so we used a glass wall to separate it from the treatment area. 

All 10 operatories have large windows with a view of the surrounding mountains. 

Early on in the process we decided to go with A-dec equipment, because of their commitment to 

quality, and their wide selection of ergonomic designs. We highly recommend going to the factory 

showroom in Newberg, because they have all their product lines set up the way they are meant to 

be used. You can actually sit in your preferred operatory and “feel it out” before you buy. In one 

exhilarating weekend we were able to choose our entire operatory layout, delivery system, 

sterilization centre and cabinet/chair colours and finishes. Thank you to our Patterson Rep, 

Jim Belot, and our A-dec Rep, Jim Berry, for making that weekend so successful. 

After 3 months of construction, we opened the new Sahali Dental Centre on September 22 nd , 2009. 

As owners, we are totally ecstatic with our investment, and have a renewed passion for the careers 

we love. Both patients and staff members have told us that they really appreciate that we are 

keeping up-to-date with the latest equipment and technology. 

All of us feel revitalized, and 

have a renewed commitment to 

excellence working in a more efficient, 

modernized office. As the saying goes, 

“if you love your job you will never 

have to work a day in your life”.PT A 4 metre feature 

wall with accent 

lighting adds a 

little pizzazz. 


Our favorite technology upgrade is digital radiography and imaging. 

The Schick sensors, Planmeca digital pan, and Digital Doc intraoral cameras have revolutionized our practice. 

We wanted a large, comfortable reception area, with a salt water 

fish tank and video gaming stations for a fun atmosphere. 



Healthy choices for a 

healthy practice. 

A-dec 300 A-dec 500 

Thanks to its progressive design and integration capabilities, A-dec 500® has become 

a top choice in the industry. Now we’re happy to introduce another member to our 

product family: A dec 300 TM . A complete system of dental equipment, A-dec 300 

features a robust design with an ultra-thin profile. As one of the most compact dental 

equipment systems available today, its minimal moving parts simplify maintenance 

and cleaning. Simple. Smart. Stylish. It’s everything you need, nothing you don’t, 

and it’s all A-dec. 

Contact A-dec at 1.800.547.1883 or visit www.a-dec300.com to learn more about A-dec 300 and our complete family of healthy solutions. 

10 • • Patterson Today 2010 Pictures presented for illustrative purposes only. Models shown may differ from those advertised.

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All rights reserved. 


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Productivity at 12 O’Clock 

Proper positioning is paramount to productive dentistry, no matter what delivery style you 

choose. With A-dec 500 at 12 o’clock, you get better visibility, visibility t , less stretching, and reduced 

motion for you and your assistant. Add the ability to seamlessly integrate various hand instruments 

and you have a completely flexible system designed to offer better ergonomics and 

efficiency than any other 12 o’clock delivery solution available today. This system: 

Reduces stress and increases productivity 

Streamlines the flow of materials into and out of the treatment room 

Increases accessibility to ancillaries and technology 

To see how you can take productivity to the next level, contact your Patterson 

representative today. 


Explore The Possibilities 

Dentistry is one of today’s most rewarding professions. At A-dec®, we create 

quality lit ddental t l equipment i t th that t hhelps l make k your jjob b even more rewarding, di so you can 

experience the very best dentistry has to offer. We invite you to explore and discover 

what’s possible as you examine the difference A-dec can make for your patients, your 

practice, and—ultimately—you. 

To begin exploring the A-dec possibilities, contact your Patterson representative today. 

©2007 A-dec ® Inc. 


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©2007 A-dec® Inc. 



The Time is Right 

With A-dec’s versatile Decade® Plus, now is the perfect time to upgrade your office. 

Retrofit your existing chair or delivery system, or replace both. Decade Plus makes 

it easy—and economical—to create a comfortable, productive work environment. 

• comfortable, ultra-thin backrest (1-1/2”, 38 mm) 

• chair and system compatibility with 2” (51 mm) post adapters 

• basic or full-featured delivery systems with integrated chair touchpad, 

dual-voltage intraoral light source, and fiber-optic handpiece tubing 

• proven quality, durability, and reliability 

To see how well Decade Plus fits into your practice, 

contact your Patterson representative today! 


Make it fun, comfortable 

and efficient! 

I graduated from the University of 

Alberta in 1995 and joined another 

dentist in a cost sharing agreement in 

an older office in downtown Red Deer. 

Although the practice had a great 

location and we were busy, I felt that 

the office did not truly portray the level 

of care that I wanted to offer our patients. 

When my partner announced his retirement, 

I decided that it was time to build the office 

that I had been dreaming of. 

Defining the needs. 

My vision for our new office was to construct a modern, family 

and child friendly facility that would be a little different than a 

traditional dental clinic. As I wanted to incorporate all the latest 

technology available, I wanted to be sure to partner with a 

company that had the expertise that I knew we would require. 

After meeting with our Patterson rep., Barb Marrinan and Branch 

Manager, John VanderVelden on a weekend, I knew this was a 

dedicated group of professionals that would do what it took to 

make my plans come true. 


“ 

I knew this was a dedicated 

group of professionals that 

would do what it took to 

make my plans come true. 

Make it fun! 

I wanted our office to be a fun place for children, and 

having decided that I wanted a pirate ship and a pirate 

themed play area for our young patients, I then had to 

determine how to make it happen. John suggested a 

company that they had used in the past, Studio Y 

Creations, to construct both areas. They turned out 

better than I had hoped and they've been a huge hit 

with the kids (and the parents too!) 


“ 

Comfort and efficient. 

All six of our operatories have been equipped with dual 

monitors. Cleankeys keyboards facilitate infection control 

and gyration mice allow the team to maintain eye contact 

with patients when discussing treatment options. I was 

so impressed with the comfort and performance of our 

A-dec 500 chairs in our treatment operatories that we 

added them to our hygiene ops. 

The patient experience in our operatories is enhanced 

with electric handpieces, digital radiography, intraoral 

photography and Caesy. Perhaps my best investment 

was digital x-rays. If our first image is less than ideal, for 

example missing an endodontic apex or a wisdom tooth 

periapical, we don't even have to remove the sensor from 

the patient's mouth– we just reposition it and take 

another shot–very efficient! 



Beyond the possibilities. 

I have just purchased a Cerec AC and our team is excited about the possibilities it will bring. 

Besides doing more inlays and onlays, the convenience of one visit appointments should be 

a big hit with our patients. I am always concerned about having patients in temporaries for 

2-3 weeks and I am looking forward to having one less thing to worry about. 

“ 

I have just purchased a CEREC AC 

and our team is excited about the 

possibilities it will bring. 

Patients comment every day about how modern our office is. People of all ages 

are becoming much more aware of cleanliness and our A-dec equipment and 

cabinetry does not go unnoticed by patients. Our central sterilization area is visible 

to all patients visiting our office and our Miele instrument washer is one of our team's 

favorite pieces of equipment in our office. Having our cassettes coming out of a cycle 

virtually dry and disinfected is a real treat 

compared to using an ultrasonic. 

Even though our office is only three years 

old, we have already done 2 renovations 

and I am planning another as a result of going 

paperless recently. I think it is very important to 

keep the office fresh, not only for our patients, 

but for the dental team as well. PT 


“ 


PREFERENCE ICC 

Efficient Sterilization 

Preference ICC is more than just a “centre.” It’s a complete system designed to 

closely follow the phases of sterilization as recommended by the Centers for 

Disease Control (CDC). As a result, related steps are grouped together, simplifying 

and streamlining the entire process. Preference ICC also offers a large selection of 

modules, options, and colours. So whether you’re looking for a small make-ready 

cabinet or a complete, centralized sterilization room, you can create an efficient, 

streamlined system that’s specifically made to integrate with your practice. 

• Process-based design for a consistent, intuitive sterilization 

protocol and simplified training 

• 17 Standard laminate and 16 solid surface countertop choices to 

match existing Preference ® cabinetry or your existing colour scheme 

• Heavy-duty hardware and surfaces to maximize long-term value 

• Hands-free drawers, doors, faucet, and a motion-activated soap 

dispenser to minimize risk of cross contamination 

www.a-dec.com 

THE 

4PHASE STERILIZATION SYSTEM 

For more information on Preference ICC, contact your 

Patterson Dental representative today. 

©2006 A-dec TM Inc. All rights reserved. 


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©2007 A-dec® Inc. 


NEW Penta Spray 


Have you seen the light? 

NEW Smaller Head The Synea TA-97LED is the first highspeed handpiece to feature LED technology, 

offering daylight quality illumination and a superior light pattern. Add the innovative 

Penta Spray system and incredibly small head, and you’ll marvel at all you can see. 

• Innovative LED lighting that lasts up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs 

• Penta Spray for efficient cooling and a clearer view 

• Smaller mini-head for an exceptional view of the oral cavity 

• Lightweight at only 40 g (1.4 oz) 

To see all the new Synea handpieces, contact your Patterson representative today. 


ProDrive Bur 

ProDrive 

Upgrade Turbine 

3mm of safe bur extension 

The World’s First 

Handpiece Upgrade 

Improve the Performance of Your Handpiece 

A breakthrough in handpiece performance available 

through Patterson Dental, ProDrive Systems enhances 

the quality and performance of your practice. 

Designed as a performance upgrade for your existing handpiece, the ProDrive 

System is the world’s fi rst turbine and bur locking system proven to improve the 

performance in KaVo, Star and Midwest high-speed handpieces. The ProDrive System 

is a fully compatible turbine allowing you to “upgrade” your handpiece of choice for 

superior performance. 

Technology Editor of Dental Products Report (DPR), Dr. John Flucke, cannot imagine 

practicing without the ProDrive System. A forward-thinker who is committed to 

patient care, Dr. Flucke recounts his fi rst experience with ProDrive. “The fi rst time 

I used ProDrive I was amazed at the higher performance over the manufacturer 

original (non-upgraded) handpiece. It was completely diff erent. Hands-down 

ProDrive is much, much better.” 

Round Bur Shank has Evolved 

The ProDrive System’s patented, triangular bur shank 

enables the turbine to lock the bur into place resulting in 

greater bur retention, providing superior torque transfer, 

smoother handpiece operation, and improved overall 

control. According to Dr. Flucke, the interesting part 

about the ProDrive System is that in a “round-on-round d 

world [friction grip] you could simply slide the bur in the e 

handpiece any way it would go, but in a ProDrive world it 

is so outstanding that you can actually pull on the bur and nd 

you can’t get it out, unlike friction grip you could pull the 

bur out.” 

Over 550 Premium Bur Models 

The ProDrive System off ers a full selection of diamond and carbide burs manufactured 

in Germany by Meisinger. Double grooves enable safe bur-lengthening for improved 

precision in diffi cult to reach areas. The locking mechanism ensures bur retention 

and high performance in both positions. 

Comparing Apples to Apples 

Triangular Bur Shank 

Dentists across North America participated in clinical field trials, comparing 

their original handpiece against the exact same handpiece upgraded with the 

ProDrive System. Setting up a clinical test, Dr. Flucke performed half a lingual 

reduction with the manufacturer original handpiece and half the lingual 

reduction with ProDrive. Same with the occlusal reduction, half with the original 

handpiece, half with ProDrive. Dr. Flucke reports “better finishing of margins 

and less bur chatter because the ProDrive triangular bur cuts more efficiently 

and spins more concentrically.” 


There is an obvious and powerful consensus among all dentists 

testing ProDrive that there were near-perfect performance 

results. The consensus among the panel of dentists was a 

marked overall improvement of handpiece performance as well 

as true and measurable practice benefits. 100% of participants 

agreed that ProDrive helped to reduce preparation time, while 

providing a noticeable improvement in cut quality and superior 

margin integrity. 

A number of dentists kept their upgraded ProDrive handpiece and 

continue to use it in their daily practice. Dr. Flucke, starting out as a 

skeptic, was so convinced two weeks into the clinical testing that he 

upgraded all ten of his handpieces to the ProDrive System. 

“ProDrive will change the way you practice 

dentistry. It’s just that profound.” 

– Dr. John C. Flucke 

Faster Cutting 

Engineering tests prove that the superior grip of the ProDrive 

System drastically improves cut speed versus original manufacturer 

handpieces. The increased cutting speed and a smoother cut 

means less strain on both Dr. Flucke and his patients. The superior 

cutting speed and improved cut accuracy made possible by the 

ProDrive technology also allows Dr. Flucke to signifi cantly reduce 

prep time. 

“It is really important”, remarks Dr. Flucke, “from the patient 

standpoint to shorten the amount of time they actually have 

a handpiece in the mouth. The real benefit is for my patients, 

because it means less chair time for them. No matter how 

much they like you; no patient will ever say they would like an 

appointment to last longer. The faster the patient is in and out, 

the happier they are.” 

One of the key benefi ts for Dr. Flucke is the effi ciency of the cut. 

“What is really great is that I have discovered over time that I have 

reduced the amount of time that I am doing my crown preps. And 

a big benefi t is I have less hand fatigue. I am more effi cient as a 

dentist, but it’s a huge benefi t for the patient because they get in 

and out of the dental offi ce faster.” 

An added bonus for Dr. Flucke is that it also gives him more time 

to devote to other passions in life, such as writing, teaching and 

researching new technology. 

Superior Control & Improved Precision 

ProDrive provides noticeably smoother cutting with reduced 

vibration and chatter during cutting for all procedures. Dentists 

can now experience superior margin integrity and cut defi nition. 

For Dr. Flucke, this translates to less post-operative sensitivity 

for the patient, “and greatly reduces the chances they’ll need 

endodontic treatment in the future.” 


“Cutting off a porcelain fused to metal crown with a non-precious 

core can often be an adventure”, remarks Dr. Flucke, “which usually 

results in a lot of chatter and vibration. This is not the case with 

the ProDrive System. Any dentist that picks up ProDrive will 

immediately see the diff erence. “ 

Key Benefi ts of the ProDrive System 

Faster Cutting– Engineering tests prove that the superior grip 

of the ProDrive System drastically improves cut speeds versus 

original manufacturer handpieces. 

Superior Control – Provides noticeably smoother cutting with 

reduced vibration and chatter during cutting for all procedures. 

Improved Precision – Experience superior margin integrity 

and cut defi nition. 

Durable High Performance– Reliable and consistent high 

performance throughout the life of your turbine. 

Improve the Handpiece, Improve Dentistry 

ProDrive is revolutionizing the dental industry by improving the 

dentist’s most important instrument, the handpiece. According 

to Dr. Flucke, “[ProDrive] is hands down the best air driven rotor 

system on the market and anybody that spends time with the 

product will become a disciple immediately.” Dr. Flucke can now 

say without any doubt that “ProDrive makes a signifi cant and 

noticeable diff erence in handpiece performance.” 

The bottom line for Dr. Flucke is that he loves to improve his 

patient’s smiles through the use of innovative products. He 

believes ProDrive is a game changing technology that will help 

him be a better dentist. 

Dr. John C. Flucke, DDS 

Technology Editor, Editor of Dental Products Report, 

Dental Technology Blog 

“I can now say without any doubt that 

prodrive makes a signifi cant and noticeable 

diff erence in handpiece performance.” 

Dr. Flucke is a general dentist specializing in high 

tech and cosmetic dentistry with a private practice 

in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Dr Flucke is avidly 

involved in technology for dentistry, particularly 

with computers and the internet. 

Practicing dentistry for twenty-two years, 

Dr. Flucke has written countless articles on dental 

technology, participated in clinical testing for dental manufacturers and 

lectured at major dental meetings across North America, including the 

ADA Annual Session, Greater New York Dental Meeting, The Thomas P. 

Hinman Dental Meeting, The Yankee Dental Congress, and the Chicago 

MidWinter Meeting. 


Triangular Bur Shank 

- Locks into turbine for superior cut performance. 

ProDrive, the Logical Evolution in Dentistry. 

Unlike traditional friction grip design, ProDrive’s revolutionary upgrade turbine and triangular bur system lock 

together for noticeably improved cut performance, superior control and improved precision. 

You can experience ProDrive two ways, the ProDrive upgrade turbine for leading brand handpieces, or the ProDrive 

high-speed handpiece (standard or mini head). The ProDrive high-speed handpiece is the only handpiece to 

incorporate the ProDrive turbine. Both options work with the triangular shank ProDrive bur which is specifi cally 

designed to engage with ProDrive upgrade turbines and ProDrive high-speed handpieces. 

Evolve your practice. For more information or to place your order, contact your 

local Patterson representative or call 1.800.873.7683 | www.prodrivesystems.com 

New Turbine Design 

- Drive system engages triangular bur shank to provide 

faster cutting, superior control and improved precision. 

3mm Bur Lengthening Feature 

- Safe bur extension for diff icult to reach areas. 

Lengthened L Mode 

Standard S 

Mode 


The ZOLL AED Plus does more than just defibrillate. It is the only 

AED that insures infrequent rescuers respond appropriately during a 

sudden cardiac arrest emergency. 

How? It coaches them quickly and simply through every important 

step of the rescue process. 

ZOLL AEDPlus Defibrillator is sold exclusively through 

Patterson Dental Canada. 

Comprehensive 

Life Insurance 

The First and 

Only Full-Rescue AED. 




Patient education seem 

disconnected? 

Let’s bring it all together. 

Software. Hardware. Digital Imaging. Patient Education. Support. 

Patients need more than brochures 

and posters to be engaged. With 

CAESY Enterprise, interactive 

patient education is seamlessly 

integrated and always at the 

ready. Your operatory, front offi ce 

and reception area are stocked 

with diverse tools to eff ectively 

reach patients. Presentations, 

customizable programming and 

stunning imagery provide an array 

of options to deliver the impact 

you need. Patient education that 

actually educates. With our variety 

of patient education off erings, let us 

help you get there. 

Call 1.866.449.7282 for more 

information or visit us at 

www.caesy.ca. 

Powered by Patterson

What’s stopping you? 

The best support in the industry. 

Seamless integration with more digital solutions. 

A range of data conversion and training options. 

CDAnet TM 

and ITRANS TM 

Certified. 

All backed by Patterson’s long history and commitment to your success. 

What’s stopping you from making your practice more productive and profitable? 

Give us a call at 1.866.449.7282 or visit www.eaglesoft.ca and we’ll give you 

even more reasons why EagleSoft is right for your practice.

TECH MINUTE 

PCTC100011 (12/09) 

> Four NEW and four updated presentations 

All of Smile Channel 9 is now widescreen! 

Introducing “Tech Minute,” a new show that traces the evolution 

of the technology used in operatories today. 

Topics include: 

• Cone beam 3D imaging 

• Lasers 

• CEREC CAD/CAM 

SMILES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 

New photos demonstrate how cosmetic dentistry can help 

every member of the family. 

TECHNOLOGIES IN DENTISTRY: 

MINIMALLY INVASIVE DENTISTRY 

The best way to treat a dental problem is to stop it before it 

starts. This new module on the philosophy and practice of 

minimally invasive dentistry demonstrates how technology 

has made dentistry more proactive and saves more teeth. 

TECHNOLOGIES IN DENTISTRY: CEREC® CAD/CAM 

This module has been updated to show the new CEREC 

Acquisition Center (AC) powered by Bluecam. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

It only takes a couple of minutes to give viewers great information 

that can help improve their smiles and promote æsthetic 

services. Two segments in “Did You Know?” have been updated: 

All-Porcelain Crowns and Veneers help reinforce the function 

and beauty of these esthetic services.

Conversations, Consistency & Care: 

The Keys To Case Acceptance 

By LeeAnn Shipowick 

I love words; they hold such meaning. Words can tell a story, 

create an experience and give understanding to acceptance, 

evoking action. I want my patients to hear me when I speak. 

When I explain the gravity of their disease, I want them to see 

their tissue, understand the risks and feel the urgency and care 

in my conversations with them. 

I’m reading this great book by Mike Lipkin; One life, One 

Meeting; How to Build Preeminence one Conversation at a 

Time. He writes; “Declare your intention. Don’t assume people 

know how committed you are to their success. People are not 

mind readers. They need to hear it over and over.” 

Our goal is to have our clients understand and act on the 

information they receive from our conversations. When we 

achieve this, we will have case acceptance with amazing 

results. The key is to use the three C’s of case acceptance. 

1.CONVERSATIONS / COMMUNICATION: Our verbiage, 

our body language, and the tools we use to make our case 

understood, accepted, and acted upon. 

• “Mr. Disease, you have heard the periodontal probing 

numbers. Let me show you your results and explain what 

that means. You have advanced periodontal disease. But 

the good news is we can rid your mouth of infection.” 

• “It is very bad for your body to have that bacteria and 

toxins in your mouth. It hurts your immune system and I 

am sure that you have read about the link to heart disease 

and diabetes. “We will need to have you back for 4,6 or 

8 1-hour appointments to scale, root plane and levage so 

we can get you back into health.” 

Our patients/clients receive information differently and need to 

hear the same message at least three different ways through 

three different mediums. Firstly, with the hygienist recording the 

probes; the patient needs to hear the pocket depths. This is 

easy and convenient with a hands-free device called the Dental 

R.A.T. (www.dentalrat.com), which has a voice component 

which allows our patients to hear and see the pocket depths, 

the bone loss and bleeding points. Showing them the evidence 

holds weight and clearly reiterates the gravity and importance 

of their disease. 

Secondly, reviewing the findings with the doctor, the complete 

oral evaluation places value and necessity in regards to patient 

acceptance. 

Finally, any information that is visual, that they can see from an 

alternative source is a huge asset for case acceptance. I like the 

CAESY (www.caesy.ca) multimedia patient education system, 

I say wow, wow, wow. This simple, easy to use technology to 

have for our patients to see and listen to, whether it’s home 

care instruction, CEREC, or perio maintenance education. I 

love the smile channel in the office; it’s not cheesy, it’s great, 

easy to listen to, informative dental education. 


LeeAnn Shipowick is the CEO of the Advanced 

Dental Education Institute, specializing in 

dental practice coaching. She works with 

practices to help them to grow and reach their 

goals, ensuring success. LeeAnn inspires 

teams to be A.C.E: accountable collaborative 

and engaged. She believes a great team 

synergy is a practice’s best asset In her 

experience as a dental hygienist for 23 years, 

she has developed ideas for promoting total 

body health in the hygiene department. In 

addition to practice coaching and consulting, 

LeeAnn has lectured and presented her 

workshops internationally and across North 

America. She believes that there is no time 

like the present so why wait to start something great? 

I am wowed by how well done it is. Let’s face it; not all of us 

have the same gifts, and if we can use some technology to 

assist us, then we should. 

2. CONSISTENCY: The key to this is having a systems process 

and protocols in place. 

Our patients should be receiving the same message from all 

team members. The information we give our patients from the 

dental status report card, or burning them a DVD off of CAESY, 

or sending email link for them to watch at home. 

Collaboration; All team members are supporting each other 

to give a consistent message and experience to our clients. 

Excellence is the ablity to deliver this quality of care from all 

team members 98% of the time. 

3. CARE-Engaged: “To involve oneself and participate; to 

pledge one’s word”, that’s Webster’s definition. 

Are you present for your patients and team? Don’t go on auto 

pilot; do whatever you need to keep your head in the game and 

be present. Listen to our patients, make eye contact, and care 

for each one as though they were a loved one. Don’t assume 

anything, except that they are going to receive, understand and 

act on the conversation/information they get from you. 

So I say, why wouldn’t we use everything that is available 

to deliver our message and reach our goal of patient case 

acceptance? Words, meaningful conversations, technology 

like CAESY, RAT, intraoral cameras and amazing patient care 

assist us, to reach our goal of patient acceptance. These are a 

few of my favorite things. So, “when the dog bites,when the bee 

stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember a few of these 

things and then I don’t feel so bad” I don’t think this is what Julie 

Andrews, in the Sound of Music had in mind. However, I think it 

trumps brown paper packages tied up with strings. 

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Keep patient education fresh with CAESY 9 DVD. 

This updated version features a completely updated æsthetics section and all-new modules on 

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updated all CAD/CAM presentations to include the new CEREC AC powered by Bluecam. 

New 3-D animations 

and live-action video will keep your patients on the edge of their seats! 

Seven new presentations, including: 

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29 updated presentations, including: 

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Make Technology Work for You 

By Anita Jupp 

Technology is here to stay and will continue to become 

more sophisticated and advanced. With many continued 

technological advances, it’s sometimes hard to keep 

up and unless your practice is fully prepared, stress 

and inefficiency may follow. Unfortunately, the major 

problem for most practices is the lack of team training 

in necessary technology. Dentists invest a great deal 

of money in technology and it’s vital that they receive a 

return on their investment. Equipment sitting collecting 

dust is a waste of money. Computers especially are 

under utilized to monitor the success of a practice and 

find out where there’s lost revenue. In addition, utilizing 

the computer for marketing purposes is inexpensive, 

fast and efficient yet rarely taken advantage of. 

EagleSoft by Patterson, is an excellent integrated 

software product and I am totally impressed with the 

information you can get related to practice building, 

monitoring stats and of course, patient education. 

Using Technology to Enhance Case Acceptance 

Dental technology has grown in leaps and bounds over 

the past 10 years. It’s now possible to show your patient 

how their smile will look after extensive treatment, a 

tool that most dentists only dreamed of having at their 

disposal in the past. Now that we have these wonderful 

tools available, I find that many dentists don’t use them 

to their fullest extent. 

A great example of multimedia tools is the CAESY 

patient education system (www.caesy.ca) which can 

be used in conjunction with any practice management 

software and is also fully integrated with Patterson 

EagleSoft (www.eaglesoft.ca). 

Imaging systems are a fantastic way for using a 

patient’s own photo to provide a realistic outcome of 

the treatment. Giving your patient this realistic view 

is probably the best way to show them how beautiful 

their own smile could be. When printing photos, put 

in a disclaimer that the images were produced by a 

computer and that final results may vary. 

If you have an imaging system in your practice, using it 

to the fullest extent would include: 

• Providing your patient with their before and after 

photos in their take home Patient Portfolio 

• Before and After photo attached to a follow up 

Treatment pending letter 

• Before and After photo attached to a Treatment 

Acceptance or Undecided letter 


Anita Jupp is an international 

lecturer and practice coach with 

the Advanced Dental Education 

Institute. Anita brings over 30 

years dental experience to the 

table and has helped thousands 

of professionals to reach their 

full practice potential. 

Offices without imaging systems have a number of 

excellent options as well. 

• Intraoral cameras to show patients treatment options 

• Before & After DVDs and videos 

• Computerized Patient Education systems (CAESY) 

• Before & After books and photos 

• PowerPoint presentations, either chairside or with a 

Treatment Coordinator 

• Patient education brochures 

There are many fantastic imaging systems on the market 

today and I highly recommend that each practice make 

a formal investment in the technology to help improve 

patient education and case acceptance rates. 

To complement your imaging system, incorporate 

PowerPoint presentations for your patients - a simple 

presentation that you can make on an office computer 

to a patient in your consultation room. PowerPoint 

presentations can also be uploaded to your website 

for patients to download at their leisure. If at all 

possible, it would be nice to have a terminal with your 

presentations available in the greeting area for patients 

to look through. 

If each person in the office made a list of where they 

feel they could improve using the technology in your 

office from the laser, computer, cameras, internet and 

plan training time. Make a list of all the things you could 

do that would enhance your patient services. Make a 

list of things you could do to increase your business. 

Last but not least what can you do in your office to 

eliminate the technology headaches? Let technology 

work for you. 

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To discuss your practice goals and learn how 

we can help, call us at 1-888-239-9908. 

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• Exclusive built-in TFT video monitor 

• Innovative armrests retract and become part of the seat for easy 

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• Stable double articulating headrest 

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Highest quality 

I have had a vision of creating a dental office that would not look and feel like the traditional 

office. I wanted an office that says to the patient that they are welcome and appreciated by 

giving them a relaxed but artistic layout, you know, curved walls, unique art and bright colours 

to create a welcoming atmosphere with unexpected little personal touches. I want patients to 

know that if we can create a beautiful, attractive environment for them we can do the same for 

their smile. At the same time I want patients to see that with truly state-of-the art equipment 

we can provide the highest quality family dental care. 


Shown above is the Sirona C8+ chair and unit with Baisch cabinet. 



Baisch Sterilization Centre 

“ 

Working with a creative, 

professional design 

consultant, quality 

contractor and 

Patterson Dental, it 

took six months of 

design work, and four 

months of construction 

to make it a reality. 


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C4+ Chair and unit 

with Baisch Cabinet

Sirona XG5 Digital Pan 


The help of Patterson Dental 

Initially everyone said I could not create my visionary 

office because I wanted to incorporate too many 

different elements all in one place, but I knew we 

could do it. Working with a creative, professional 

design consultant, quality contractor and Patterson 

Dental, it took six months of design work, and four 

months of construction to make it a reality. The office 

has a warm and inviting atmosphere, dramatically 

modern design, curved walls, specially commissioned 

artwork, a waterfall and a castle for children to play in. 

And on the technical side with the help of Patterson 

Dental, all the dental equipment throughout the office 

is top of the line Sirona including digital x-ray and 

state-of-the art sterilization centre. We have also 

incorporated those little personal touches, like 

a patient refreshment centre, multiple TV’s, personal 

DVD play options and even warm towels for patients’ 

convenience. Patients can even sign themselves in 

and update their personal information on the office 

computer system if they wish, or of course, our staff 

will do it for them. My goal is patient comfort, 

physical and emotional combined with the best 

possible dental care. PT 


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Saves time 

Intelligent user interface design leads to faster exposures. HELIODENT Plus is the best 

way to perform routine X-ray diagnosis. 

System communication 

Digital X-ray with a system including HELIODENT Plus, Sirona sensors and SIDEXIS XG 

software extends your possibilities for patient communication and ensures ideal 

interaction in your practice team. Exposure data can be transferred to any PC in 

your practice network. 

INTUITIVE AND SAFE OPERATION 

The direct path to easy 

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Above all, the X-ray unit suitable for your practice must be easy to operate so that intraoral X-rays 

can be taken quickly and safely.The user interface must be understood intuitively and at first glance. 

The HELIODENT Plus is a state-of-the-art intraoral X-ray system that is consistently oriented 

towards the requirements of your practice team. Durable and exactly tailored to your demands, it 

constantly ensures easy operation. 

Remote Control 

The exposure process can also be controlled from outside the X-ray room – via a 

control panel with a manual release or via timer. The manual release can be detached 

from the control panel and used as a remote release. 

For more information on the HELIODENT Plus, ask your Patterson representative 

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Visual appeal 

for ourselves and 

our patient 

We have all dreamed of the dental office that combines 

functionality, advanced technology and visual appeal 

for ourselves and our patients. With the help of Patterson 

Dental, Summit Dentistry was launched with these 

ideals in mind. Dr. Michael Salyzyn, principal of 

Summit Dentistry reflected that 

“After 20 years of practicing the same old procedures, day in and day out in a dated facility, it was time to 

embrace the future and offer our patients something unique”. Patterson was there from the onset with ideas 

and information. Their expertise was combined with that of a talented team of architects from Lydon Lynch 

of Halifax. 

The architects were responsible for colours/textiles/furniture and the design of the reception area including 

millwork. Patterson was responsible for the clinical areas. “This was an example of how two different companies 

can work together for a common goal” says Dr Salyzyn. 

The other interesting fact was that no old equipment from my previous office was utilized so that we 

could start with a clean design slate. The space is approximately 3600 square feet and is comprised of 

10 operatories. Three doctors’ ops and 3 hygiene ops were originally installed using all A-dec 500 and 

Cascade chairs and equipment. Each op is fully digital with Sirona sensors and Sirona Orthophos Panoramic. 

The addition of digital radiography has been one of the major improvements along with our Cerec AC and 

bluecam. We have also added a Sirona soft tissue laser and recently a ER-Yag hard tissue laser. Within six 

months of opening we have added two more dentists and two more treatment rooms including a Sirona C5+ 

ambidextrous unit. “ The Sirona room is straight out of a sci-fi movie and a lot of fun to use. I will definitely 

look toward adding more Sirona products for our final two rooms” says Dr. Salyzyn. 

Although this required a considerable capital outlay, there is more enjoyment in the work day knowing that 

the environment and the technology enable the delivery of standard of care to be proud of. 


“Patterson Dental has been a 

partner with the construction 

of the past two offices. With the 

help of my local representative 

Malcolm MacNeil and the 

National Planning team, they 

have facilitated the development 

of the office of my dreams”. 



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Technology brought into view. 

The NEW Track Light Monitor from Midmark 

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• Viewable overhead or chair side 

• Independent movement of light and monitor 

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• Effortless tilt and swivel 

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