Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for accounts receivables: Collect what is owed
In a slow economy, it is more important than ever to collect money. Practices should collect 98.5% or more of all fees charged to patients. Uncollected accounts receivables are like a secret tax on practice profitability. Office policies on collections should clearly explain that payment is expected at the time of service.
January 17, 2010
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Team Management
Dos and don'ts for leadership
Strong leadership drives practice success. Dentists who are willing to spend a small amount of time focused on leadership will inevitably build better teams with lower turnover and higher efficiency.
January 10, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for dental implants
Based on their extremely high success rates, dental implants should be offered as a treatment option to every patient who is missing teeth. If every candidate for dental implants has the opportunity to have a complete implant consultation, they will often say "yes."
January 3, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for bonus systems
As the economy begins to recover, more dentists will want to think about bonus systems. The right bonus system can help you take your practice to the next level, because it has the potential to motivate staff and increase practice production.
December 27, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for getting off to a good start
The economy is expected to show increasing signs of recovery in 2010. Practices that prepare now for an influx of patients will reap the most benefits from the economic turnaround.
December 20, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for ending the year on the right note
2009 is almost over, and you have made it through one of the toughest economies the dental community has ever experienced. Ending the year on the right note will help the practice get off to a good start in January.
December 13, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for managing your practice: Empower your hygienist
With more and more demands on your time, having a resource to help increase production is critical. When you train your hygienist to focus on patient education, you create a practice advocate who supports the office and increases a patient's understanding of treatment.
December 6, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for managing your practice
We have experienced a number of ups and downs during the past 18 months. As the economy recovers, patients will begin spending money again on more of what they want.
November 29, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for tracking success
How are you measuring practice success? Are you regularly analyzing your profit and production? Do you know what your case acceptance rate is for elective procedures? Using key practice expanders (KPEs) will help evaluate and strengthen your practice. When monitored, KPEs indicate growth opportunities as well as areas that may need improvement.
November 22, 2009
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for investing in technology
The economy is starting to show signs of recovery. With this feeling of hope, you shouldn't rush out and buy that $50,000 piece of equipment -- just yet. Investing in technology can greatly enhance your practice, but it must be the correct technology for you and your practice.
November 15, 2009
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