Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for dental insuranceDental insurance is a complex issue for many dental practices. Due to the number of plans, contract variations, and patient questions, your team can find it challenging to provide accurate information and customer service to patients, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.February 27, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for staff compensationPractices are competing for a small number of available team members, and one of the go-to strategies for attracting candidates is to offer higher compensation, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.February 21, 2022Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for effective leadershipEverything you do as the practice leader involves communication with your team, your patients, and the larger community. By improving your communication skills, you become a better leader and the team becomes more effective, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.February 13, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for updating systemsThe basis of all dental practice management is one word: systems. Unfortunately, most practices go for years without updating their systems, even after experiencing significant challenges, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.February 6, 2022Dental PracticeDental Practice Made Simple: Redefining reactivationDo you know the new definition of reactivation of patients? Reactivation now means any patients without their next appointment scheduled, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.February 1, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for staff successAs brilliant as Bill Gates is, he did not build Microsoft into a tech giant all by himself. Your practice is no different, and the strength of your team starts with you. Taking the time to build a team that meets high expectations will greatly help your success, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 30, 2022Dental PracticeWhy your practice is not reaching new levels of successDental practices are businesses and generally follow the same basic principles that all businesses use to be successful. But the systems that made you successful may also be holding you back, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 26, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for efficiencyAs we move through the post-COVID-19 era, it's safe to assume that many practices will see patient volume decrease. The good news is that specific systems-based strategies can improve patient volume even if it will be lower than in the past, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 23, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for recoveryThe best way to turn around a business is to focus on a small number of essential areas of the business or practice. Working on the essentials will ensure a faster, better, and deeper recovery, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 17, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for setting goalsStart the year off with 10 goals for your practice. Even if you don't achieve all of your goals, you will be better off for having pursued them and moved in the right direction, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 9, 2022Previous PagePage 23 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