Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for generating greater practice successThere are many pathways to success, and you must be intentional about finding your own way. As always, your top priority is offering excellent clinical care, but you must also pay attention to the business side of things, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.February 5, 2023Patient CommunicationDo's and don'ts for making your case with patientsCase acceptance isn't something that practice leaders can afford to approach in an "off-the-cuff" manner. There are specific steps one should take to improve patient understanding, facilitate clear communication, and increase patient case acceptance, explains Dr. Roger. P. Levin.January 29, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for shaping team behaviorTo make a strong and memorable impression on team members of the attitude and actions you want them to display to each other and to patients, don't just tell them, show them, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.January 22, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for increasing production with outside financingFor patients who face significant out-of-pocket costs for treatment, the availability of financing often makes the difference between accepting and rejecting your recommendation. By making treatment affordable, an installment payment plan from a reputable lender opens the door for increased practice production, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.January 16, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for increasing productionWhen dentists think about recommending treatment, it's natural to focus on the technical aspects. When presenting recommendations to patients, however, it's important to consciously shift the focus from clinical details to benefits, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 8, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for earning team members' trustAs the practice leader, you need to bring out the best in your staff. You need them to respect your vision and goals, your clinical skills, and to believe that you're good for your word, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 2, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for accommodating emergenciesEmergencies are, by nature, unexpected. These events will be disruptive to some extent, especially if they occur when you have a full schedule of planned patient care, but you can minimize the negative consequences, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.December 18, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for cross-training team membersIf you've been practicing dentistry for a while, you've probably experienced high-stress days when an important member of your team suddenly gets sick ... or quits. To avoid experiencing hardships when these absences inevitably occur, you must cross-train your team members, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.December 11, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for patient relationship-buildingThe key to increasing production is to create and maintain strong relationships with patients by becoming their friends. When you become friends with patients, they will be more inclined to take your advice and accept treatment, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.December 4, 2022Dental Practice3 ways to improve team performanceBusiness management is often taught in a step-by-step, black-and-white manner. However, managing people requires an entirely different approach to help them reach their highest potential. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to inspire and motivate your team.November 29, 2022Previous PagePage 17 of 97Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
