Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for building cashThere's an old expression that "cash is king." We now live in a time when this couldn't be truer. In a business turnaround, revenue is critical and leads to the accumulation of cash. And cash is the fortress you want to build around your practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.August 9, 2020Dental Practice3 ways to bring your team back togetherDr. Roger P. Levin believes that, in many practices, those loyal team members who seemed very happy prior to the COVID-19 disruption are not as happy today because of everything that is being asked of them to keep the business moving ahead. He uses a foundational thought from legendary coach John Wooden to provide some ideas on rebuilding the team.August 3, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for maintaining patientsHow you communicate with your patients will strongly determine the speed of your recovery. Once patients understand the protective measures you are taking, most will be comfortable returning to the office. You must be ready to handle their care in the best ways for them and your practice, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.August 2, 2020Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for becoming a leaderSome leaders are born, but most are made. So there's no excuse not to become an excellent one for your practice. The traits that make a great leader (e.g., confidence, patience, positive attitude, and vision) can all be developed and perfected over time, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.July 26, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for entering recoveryRegarding the recovery phase, you should be in a mode of preparation. When the crisis is over and the U.S. can get back to its normal daily activities, your practice must be ready for action, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.July 19, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for getting through COVID-19Practices must look to advisers to help them through the recovery. Reopening and starting with a business-as-usual attitude will not work. Practices need to know how to effectively navigate weekly measurements, payment prioritization, expense negotiation, and a host of other factors, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.July 12, 2020Dental Practice3 ways to improve practice revenue in the COVID-19 recoveryCOVID-19 has created a scenario in which every dental practice is facing a business turnaround, and one of the most important factors in any business turnaround is generating revenue. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers his advice to accomplish that goal for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.July 7, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for communicating with staffTo lead effectively, you must communicate effectively. During a crisis, you must be intentional, honest, and meaningful. Your staff is looking to you for answers and direction now more than ever, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.July 5, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for generating revenueRevenue may be the single most important factor in business recovery. As your practice reopens, it must hit the ground running with revenue-generating strategies, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in his new Practice Success tip.June 28, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for answering patient questionsThere is a lot of helpful information out there about COVID-19, but there is also a lot of bad information. Patients will be calling your office with questions, and it's OK to admit when you don't know something, says Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.June 21, 2020Previous PagePage 33 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