http://www.experiencegendex.com/feeds/ Stay in touch the the Experience Gendex Team Fri, 24 May 2013 16:35:18 -0700 en Our covert option of keeping this last bus stop a secret was finally time to be unveiled as the team entered the office and the bus pulled up outside Oakwood Dental. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=94 Dental professionals in the heart of the downtown area welcomed the Experience Gendex Bus. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=93 The Experience Gendex Tour is back on the road after a short summer break. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=92 Our marketing team is gearing up to hit the road to try the tour manager lifestyle first hand. We look forward to seeing you on the road for some exciting finale stops. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=91 After riding and working on the Gendex bus for countless hours and 47,593 miles over the past year, my time as the Marketing Tour Manager of the Experience Gendex 2011-2012 North American Mobile Tour has come to an end. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=90 To get there from Albuquerque, New Mexico, we had to drive north on Interstate 25 right through Colorado Springs where the worst wildfires in Colorado’s history were still ablaze. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=89 This doctor said Gendex products have always been an important part of his practice. “It’s a name you can trust.” http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=88 We spent Thursday at a dealer office in Elkridge, Maryland. Our outstanding onboard crew for the day included Gendex Rep Bo Sutch, KaVo Rep Robert Salem, and Pelton & Crane Rep Scott Fraser. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=87 Once again, our bus became a booth, and the weather was perfect for it! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=86 Au revoir Canada—until we meet again! We’re back, America! Keep your eyes on the road because Experience Gendex is back—driving innovation across the nation! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=85 Our trip to Canada continues to bring us adventures and learning experiences! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=84 Once we successfully made it across the American/Canadian border into Quebec, we were on our way to Montreal for the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ). http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=83 Beach Time! Well, sort of… Our recent trip to the beach brought us to a fantastic place to have an event—Myrtle Beach, for the North Carolina Dental Society state meeting this year. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=82 Before we make it all the way out to the coast, we had an event in Louisville, Kentucky, perfectly located along our driving route! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=81 At the event, before touring the bus, guests filled up on as many pancakes as they could catch! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=80 While those on the West Coast gathered in Anaheim, California for the CDA South Meeting, doctors, dealers, and dental students from the Lone Star State region gathered inside of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas for the TDA Texas Meeting. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=79 They helped me visualize the remodel, pointing out where the new 3D pan will go, and would not let me leave before they could showoff their GXS-700 sensor. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=78 The prize came at just the right time as they were looking to upgrade to digital sensors in the very near future. And, not only did we provide the office with the prize sensor kit, but we were able to give them a one-on-one Q&A session about the GXDP-700™, the next item on Dr. Poe’s wish list! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=77 A GXS-700 owner spoke up to say that his patients have never fussed about the new sensors. “They’re definitely more comfortable for the patient,” the doctor concluded. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=76 We, too, would like to help you “go green!” Gendex digital imaging technology helps dentists eliminate the chemicals needed to process old traditional films. By doing so, we are helping the doctor build a greener practice. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=75 Dr. Deak and his team were curious about all of the products showcased in our mobile showroom, so Matt Fiske walked them through a thorough explanation of each piece of equipment. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=74 Dr. O’Cull and his staff were more excited about our arrival at their office than the fact that their home team clinched the big trophy. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=73 There, a large number of Shenandoah Valley Dental Association Study Club members attending a CE course climbed aboard to explore a hands-on experience with the latest in 3D digital panoramic imaging: GXDP-700. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=72 The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting turned 100 this year, and we were there with a booth and a bus to help celebrate! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=71 We left our hotel to grab our favorite Dallas tacos over at Fleet City on our way to Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=70 Little did we know, this dealer company would invite us to share in the opening night activities of their meeting at Cowboys Stadium! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=69 One doctor told us how he had recently added GXS-700 digital sensors to his practice and that he loves them. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=68 In fact, we just surpassed it reaching 30,007 miles while driving to our event in Seattle, Washington; yet another milestone in the Experience Gendex traveling adventure! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=67 The clouds rolled in, the wind howled, and unassembled snowmen began falling from the sky. The weather made for an interesting drive. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=66 The Chicago Midwinter Meeting held by the Chicago Dental Society was my favorite meeting yet! We set up near the registration area and directly next to a major entrance to the Exhibit Hall. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=65 On this lovely Friday morning, we met up with KaVo Rep Justin Baumann and the E4D team at the D4D Technologies Center for Digital Dentistry. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=64 We had a superb event, one of my favorites to-date! It is evident that the Townies are a close-knit group, and they made us feel like part of their family. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=63 To wrap up our Florida events, we met up with Maria and the E4D van outside of a Hilton Hotel in Deerfield Beach. Although the weather forecast accurately predicted a rainy day, our spirits were not dampened. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=62 Keeping things fresh and interesting, our next two events with Maria were at very different types of locations than before: a university dental clinic and a bank in Hialeah, Florida. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=61 The whole bus setup and the E4D van parked on the tarmac alongside private planes at the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport! What a great venue for Rep Maria Capote’s very first bus event. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=60 As a Southern Belle, I was quite ready to leave behind the snow banks and low temps for the Sunshine State and some event time in Matt’s warm, humid home! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=59 Here at the beginning of 2012, the Experience Gendex bus is making another kind of a stop—a pit stop! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=58 While all of the reps worked hard at bus stop events, a few stood out. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=57 Hi everyone-we're back on the road! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=56 In sunny, hot Florida in the winter, on a much needed break from the role of “everybody’s favorite bus driver,” I wanted to pack in all the adventure that I could during this vacation. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=55 We began the Experience Gendex Tour and building its vision in July of this year. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=54 The three of us drove to Dahlonega, GA to see my brother, Ryan, a North Georgia grad who was to be commissioned into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant Engineer. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=53 It seems that Santa yearned for some horsepower rather than reindeer-power and seized the opportunity to borrow the bus to deliver some “toys” to some dentists who apparently were very good this year. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=52 While ourGendexFlash Mob at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) seemed to be over in a flash, behind the scenes, it took many hours of preparation, secret-keeping, and organization... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=51 The last two days of the 2011 leg of our tour were spent in cities near Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=50 Our Rep Ryan Zager set us up for a visit at Dr. David, who had recently invested in a new GXDP-700. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=49 Movember has ended, and with it my one word explanation for my moustache, "Movember". http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=48 Crowds gathered from all over the nation and abroad into NYC for the Greater New York Dental Meeting, commonly referred to as “The Greater New York.” http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=47 From before the time we wrapped up our events in North Carolina, until crossing state lines again, I had Georgia on my mind. The Peach State is one of the many states I once called home. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=46 We arrived at the office of Drs. Velazquez and Davila in the afternoon. This husband-wife dental duo own, use, and love their GXDP-700 with 3D! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=45 We headed to ECU Dental School to start the day. With very inquisitive dental students all around, the day was off to a great start! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=44 So, the thought of combining a sporting event—a Carolina Panthers game, and a bus stop into one grand event was a dream come true! With the Panthers gearing up for a week-9 NFL game inside the Bank of America Stadium, we showed up for our first Gendex tailgate! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=43 Matt, Tamra, Aric (our Gendex ‘video guy’), and I, along with Gendex Rep Mark Hofman, had the unique experience of joining a meeting that the Pelton-KaVo folks were having called, “Driven to Excellence.” This event brings in doctors from all over North America. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=42 These two teams have a very a fierce, long-running rivalry. So, after having just watched an E:60 episode on ESPN about their contention, I was surprised to hear that these dental professionals, some fully decked out in their respective team’s garb, got along so well in the workplace. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=41 By the time we left Colorado for an event with Gendex Rep Mark Hayde in Chesterfield, Missouri, the snow quit falling and the winds had calmed... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=40 Ah, its finally here, everyone's favorite time of the year. Or it could just be mine. I am referring to Movember ladies and gentlemen. What is Movember you ask? http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=39 Sean really enjoyed “playing dentist,” showing real doctors how to place virtual implants within Invivo5 3D planning software: http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=38 You often hear my account of the events, but Dr. Lankford and Dr. Lepow so kindly offered their feedback regarding making the full digital transition and using Gendex products. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=37 In the end she finally crapped out, or else I'd still be there...but not before she won me about $1200... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=36 Eager and excited to get home after our event in Albuquerque, I caught (my favorite way to fly!) a Southwest Airlines flight to Phoenix while Matt started the 325-mile drive.... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=35 Now, truck washes aren’t like the car washes you’d ride through as a child with those big blue turning brushes and cloth spindles rotating... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=34 By now, this Gendex Experience bus driver is beginning to show signs of fatigue, but I realized the reality of the situation: The bus crew will NOT be sleeping in a hotel this evening. Instead, we will have the luxury of fully “experiencing” the Gendex motor coach. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=33 Our next stops took us out of the hubbub of Vegas and on to a much calmer Salt Lake City area. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=32 I can’t think of a better way to enter the “City of Lights” than to drive in at night–I’m big on twinkling things! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=31 Sybron hosted the event at their beautiful and well-equipped learning center. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=30 Matt and I welcomed 57 guests aboard the Rollin’ Blue Thunder within three events in only a two-day span! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=29 I had an enjoyable week off that culminated in my attending the wedding of some close friends. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=28 BeforeCDAin San Francisco we visited an Orthodontic office in Reno, Nevada. Dr. WilliamO’Garagraciously hosted the event for us.... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=27 Gendexrolled out “the blue carpet” for our doctors, media partners and dealers at theCDAThursday night... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=26 Matt and I had the last two days of our week set aside for events with our rep, Greg Rice, in the Roseville and Rocklin, California areas... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=24 As soon as Matt parked the bus and walked off to set up outside, Dr. Khandaqji began to plead with Matt to let him on the bus even though nothing much had been set up inside... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=23 Monday was our first day back to work, and I could not think of a better place to have had our first event back at than Dr. Maria Stefan’s office. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=22 Before Matt and I left for vacation we met up with Troy for an evening event in Tacoma, Washington and an early morning meeting in Wilsonville, Oregon. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=21 Matt and I had a short vacation last week and now that we’re back, refreshed, and lightly sun-kissed, let me catch up on what happened before we took time off… http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=20 Many times, I get caught off guard by people outside of the dental community inquiring what Experience Gendex is all about. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=19 While Ashley was busy doing laundry and other girly stuff, I managed to create a little “Matt time” after our second event in Minneapolis, and met up with my cousin, Dan, to hit a Twins game. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=18 Our next few stops took us across the border to Canada. As we went through the long border-crossing process, Matt joked that he was sure I had, at some point, been arrested, and he was ready to leave me at the border. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=17 Something I tend to wrestle with while preparing for such a long-term traveling position is how much to pack—or not pack, in my case. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=16 As you may know from having read my bio, I grew up an Army Brat... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=15 Ashley came up with the bright idea of hitting a Dallas taco joint, Fuel City Tacos, she saw on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, the show that airs on the Food Network. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=14 In case a Tuesday evening visit to Dr. Reath’s office did not seem thrilling enough, Matt and I received a small bit of unexpected excitement en route… http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=13 Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, Matt and I met up with one of our Gendex Sales Reps, Joel Barrett, in the great state of Michigan. It was his “turn” with the bus! http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=12 After 14 nights at the Shady Acre's RV Park, Ashley and I put Hatfield, PA in our rearview mirror so to speak...we don't actually have a rearview mirror on the bus. What could I possibly have been doing in Hatfield, you ask, for 14 days? http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=11 We made our first official stop at Dr. Flucke and Dr. Suchman’s office this past Friday. Appropriately enough, we set up our big blue bus for the event outside of their office on NW Blue Parkway. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=10 I was officially on staff with Gendex for a little over five weeks before publically unveiling our campaign on 8-8-2011 at 8pm. I was entrusted with secrecy, and, as you can imagine... http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=9 On July 21st, Matt and I packed up and left the Gendex National Sales Meeting, destination, Chicago. But before we headed out of the area, we couldn’t resist the urge to surprise Dr. Michael Dachowski, one of the first few owners of our new GXDP-700, with the bus—especially since his office is right down the road from our Hatfield office. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=6 We pulled up the first morning of the Gendex National Sales meeting in Hatfield, PA. The guys had NO CLUE that something so special was just outside the building. http://www.experiencegendex.com/experience/experienceblog.php?ExperieceBlog=5