Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice managementObviously, all dentists strive to deliver excellent care to their patients. That's your whole purpose for becoming a dentist in the first place. However, not thinking of a practice as a business has kept many well-meaning dentists practicing years longer than they intended.August 30, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for case presentation: 'What's in it for me?'In dental school, you are taught to be analytical. Therefore, a clinical approach is what seems most natural to you when presenting a case. You want your patients to realize how much you know about a procedure so that they trust you and feel comfortable moving forward. However, in elective case presentation, this can actually undercut your success.August 23, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for training the teamA strong team can help you achieve long-term practice success. Building a high-performance team is one of the most difficult challenges you face but it is critical to your future.August 16, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for building systemsAll practices have some type of management systems, but are your systems effective in achieving set goals? And even if they are, will they continue to be effective as your practice grows and changes?August 9, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for promoting your servicesThe service mix represents one of the best ways to increase your practice production while making dentistry productive, profitable, and enjoyable.August 2, 2009Team ManagementDos and don'ts of being the leader your practice needsLeadership is often the quality that separates the great practices from the good ones. Due to the multiple demands placed on the dentist, it can be challenging to successfully manage a practice and lead a team. By enhancing your leadership skills, you can help take your practice to the next level. Use these Practice Success Dos & Don'ts to enhance your leadership and build a better practice.July 26, 2009PeriodonticsDos and don'ts for ramping up hygiene productivityA robust hygiene department drives practice production. Almost every patient comes through the hygiene department before moving on to other treatment. For a practice to reach its profitability potential, a full hygiene schedule is essential.July 19, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for maximizing your scheduleThe schedule offers practices the greatest opportunity to increase efficiency. While it may appear that production capacity has been reached, the schedule may actually be functioning below the practice's potential. An inefficient schedule results in increased stress, lost production, and decreased profitability.July 12, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts of communicating effectively with patientsEvery patient interaction is an opportunity for you and your team to "wow" patients. But excellent customer service requires strong communications skills. Levin Group recommends doctors use scripting to improve communication throughout their practices.July 5, 2009Dental EducationGet more patients to say 'yes' to cosmetic treatmentIn a slow economy, some dentists may be tempted to present fewer elective cases. Don't make this mistake! Give every patient the opportunity to say "yes" to a more beautiful smile. Use these Practice Success Dos and Don'ts to boost elective treatment.June 4, 2009Previous PagePage 103 of 104Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
