Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for new dentistsAn evolving dental economy requires new dentists to develop a greater knowledge of practice management and leadership skills. Learning about the business side of dentistry is instrumental in building a successful career, advises Dr. Roger. P. Levin.February 26, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for staying competitiveA recent Levin Group study showed that nearly two-thirds of practice owners reported production increases, but more than 38% reported high or extremely high levels of stress. The key to staying competitive isn't working harder but smarter, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.February 20, 2023Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for delegationAs a practice owner, you need to spend your time on the actions that will have the greatest positive impact on your business and its bottom line. Dr. Roger. P. Levin explains which responsibilities you should focus on and which ones you should delegate.February 12, 2023Dental 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, 2022Previous PagePage 20 of 100Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more chargesNew charges were filed against a dentist accused of supplying a high schooler with drugs and alcohol and assaulting her multiple times.Orofacial PainOuch! There may not be enough oral pain specialistsInsuranceWhy your RCM strategy is your biggest financial liabilityDental PracticeDental fear: What every dentist and team member must knowDental PracticeWhat needs to happen for more dentists to participate in Medicare