Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for marketing in a crisisAs 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for strategic planningCOVID-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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for staying positiveDuring 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, 2020Dental Practice3 production targets your practice needs to hitIn 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, 2020Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for team communicationDuring 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for managing changeA 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for business operationsYour 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, 2020Infection ControlDo's and don'ts for infection controlDental 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for motivating staffHaving 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, 2020Dental 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, 2020Previous PagePage 33 of 97Next PageTop StoriesDental PracticeThe most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise youA study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.Hygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterPodcastsPodcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?Office ManagementHow to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practiceLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for murdering his mother
