Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for requesting patient feedbackYou may think you already know how patients feel about your practice and that if they have something on their minds, they'll tell you. But that assumption has been proven wrong in countless businesses, including dental practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.November 13, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for practice leadershipAs the practice owner, you have ultimate responsibility for decisions about how to run the business. But that doesn't mean you -- and you alone -- must make all the decisions. In fact, involving your team in the process is a much better approach, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.November 6, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for practice marketingIf you're having trouble keeping your schedule full -- generally or at certain times of the year -- launch a mini-campaign to bring in new patients for professional whitening at a special price, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 30, 2022Dental PracticeHow to keep your team for lifeThe top 10% of the best performing practices have an average team longevity of 11 years, according to a 30-year ongoing study by the Levin Group. Dr. Roger P. Levin explores why team members stay at these practices. Hint: It's not compensation.October 27, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for community outreachIn virtually every community, there are individuals who are unable to get proper oral healthcare. Some lack financial resources, while others have disabilities that isolate them from sources of care. Whatever the reason, they need the skilled dental care that you and your team can provide, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 23, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for increasing productionThe insurance industry has thoroughly redefined the financial aspects of practicing dentistry. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers advice on how to preserve a profit margin on insured services.October 16, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for patient managementNo-shows create gaps in your schedule that are impossible to fill, costing you production, revenue, and income. Rather than turn repeat offenders away, it makes more sense to work with them so they can be more conscientious, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 9, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for improving the new patient experienceEnsure that more new patients become loyal, long-term patients by creating a positive initial experience for them. Each aspect of the new patient experience should be planned and scripted for maximum effectiveness, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 2, 2022Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for internal marketingYour most enthusiastic patients may tell everyone they know what a great dentist you are, but there's a limit to the number of people who will get this message directly from the source. By asking for online testimonials from happy patients, you'll spread the good word indirectly, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.September 25, 2022Dental PracticeWhy micromanagement reduces productionMost dentists don't believe that they micromanage, but it's time for a reality check, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin. In his practical business column, Levin defines micromanagement and explains how it hurts team performance and lowers production.September 19, 2022Previous PagePage 25 of 103Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist, practice arraigned on 40 crimesA dentist and his practice were arraigned on more than three dozen crimes.Dental EducationNot all evidence is created equal: Dr. Richard Nagelberg on reading the dental researchLegal IssuesMan accused of abducting, assaulting, terrorizing dental employeeInfection ControlDentist accused of lax infection control suspendedSports DentistryMouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
