Smart equipment choices
Since she was just starting out on her own, Link took Dr. Barker on a VIP trip to the A-dec facility so she could try out different chairs and operatory configurations. Dr. Barker was unsure whether she wanted to work with children or adults, but the trip helped her to envision a family-friendly environment where she could care for patients of all ages.
The doctor opted to initially equip only two of her five operatories with A-dec chairs and cabinetry. She qualified to be a part of the A-dec volume discount plan, which allows customers to receive a volume discount on all equipment orders placed within a year of the original equipment order date. Further details about the program can be obtained from your local A-dec territory manager or Patterson equipment specialist. Depending on her practice growth, Dr. Barker may equip additional operatories under the A-dec volume plan in the near future. "Most people think A-dec is too expensive, but I've found that once you figure in the volume discount plan, it's just as affordable," said Link.
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Dr. Barker knew that she wanted to be completely paperless in her new office, and her Eaglesoft practice management software makes that possible — and also very simple. "I enjoy Eaglesoft because it's user friendly and easy to pick up on. When I have questions, I just click on the help button and find a step-by-step guide," said Dr. Barker. "I haven't had any problems yet, but I have many friends in the area who use Eaglesoft and if they ever run into problems they just make one phone call."
She has every imaging need covered in her practice, from a PLANMECA ProOne digital pan and PLANMECA Intra intraoral X-rays to Schick Elite sensors and a DigitalDoc IRIS intraoral camera. She loves that her digital images integrate seamlessly into Eaglesoft.
Two monitors in each room — one for staff and one for the patient — allow Dr. Barker to position a monitor directly over the patient when explaining problem areas and treatment recommendations.
"She was very smart with her equipment choices," said Matz. "She's not going to have any problems and she knows Patterson has her back if anything happens."
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