Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for managing feelings
It has been several months since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, and things are still very uncertain. Uncertainty is a breeding ground for many emotions, including fear, anxiety, and even anger. Having these emotions while you're running a busy dental practice is not ideal. However, you're human, and being upset is sometimes unavoidable, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 11, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for marketing in a crisis
As the world moves through the COVID-19 era, there are many new emotions being felt and displayed. And in a sense, marketing is about appealing to people's emotions. In this crisis, people have fears for their health, financial security, family, and future. All of these fears can be partly addressed through practice marketing if it focuses on compassion, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 4, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for strategic planning
COVID-19 has increased the already growing level of competition that practices face. Every practice should complete a five-year strategic plan with monthly reviews and annual updates to the plan: This is how good practices become great and stay there, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 27, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for staying positive
During these challenging times, it can be difficult to remain upbeat. However, if you want to move forward, you must adopt a positive mindset. Without a positive attitude, you will never be able to motivate yourself or your staff to provide excellent care and customer service day in and day out, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 20, 2020
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3 production targets your practice needs to hit
In times of crisis, the dental practice must focus on both short-term survival and long-term success. This means that production becomes the single most important factor in terms of day-to-day operations, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. In this article, he gives three production targets on which to focus your efforts and boost your bottom line.
September 15, 2020
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Team Management
Do's and don'ts for team communication
During this time, there will be lots of changes and upheaval in your practice. It is crucial that you and your team are on the same page. The only way you can do this is to stay in constant communication about everything going on in the practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 13, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for managing change
A new style of practice performance will be necessary in the recovery phase from COVID-19. The key word is resiliency: People and practices that are resilient and flexible will bounce back much faster than others, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 6, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for business operations
Your entire team should understand that we have entered a new or next normal. Teamwork, cross-training, and focusing on the most important recovery factors will help the practice rebound faster and be well-positioned to remain stable in the future, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 30, 2020
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Infection Control
Do's and don'ts for infection control
Dental practices have always had strict infection control protocols. However, in these times, the stakes have never been higher. Practices must stay aware of all the latest rules, regulations, and resources, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 23, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for motivating staff
Having been pretty much stuck at home for the past couple of months, your team is anxious, nervous, and probably financially challenged as well. When you bring your team members back, you need to galvanize and motivate them as quickly as possible, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 16, 2020
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