Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]HomeCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): A dental practice management emergency preparedness planCOVID-19 emergency preparedness plan, page 4March 16, 2020HomeCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): A dental practice management emergency preparedness planCOVID-19 emergency preparedness plan, page 3March 16, 2020HomeCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): A dental practice management emergency preparedness planCOVID-19 emergency preparedness plan, page 2March 16, 2020Dental PracticeCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): A dental practice management emergency preparedness planThe current situation with COVID-19 brings to the forefront an important issue for every dental practice -- your emergency preparedness plan. As much as we should be concerned about the spread of the novel coronavirus, we shouldn't be hitting the panic button. Now is the time to plan and ensure that our business continuity strategies are ready to go, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.March 16, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for team performance: Get the best from your teamYour staff is a key component of your success. Provide team members the leadership, training, and motivation they need, and your office will be well-positioned to grow dramatically in the years to come, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.March 15, 2020Practice SalesSelling in the dental practice is all about relationshipsUntil the early part of the 20th century, the word "selling" came with a negative connotation in dentistry. Dentists fooled themselves into thinking that they didn't really "sell" services. They believed that patients somehow magically understood their options and would select, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.March 10, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for the future: Create a practice visionWhere do you see your practice in three years? Do you want to have an office that generates $1 million, $1.25 million, or more? Do you want to work only three days a week? Writing down what you want to accomplish in a vision statement is the first step toward achieving your goals, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.March 8, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for improvements: Make improvements importantContinual improvement only takes place when there is some level of focus. Try to find three things that you will improve in your practice in the next 30 days, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. They can be little things or big things, but continual improvement is one of the major keys to long-term success.March 1, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for social media: Plan social mediaFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media provide excellent opportunities for sharing news about the practice, giving valuable advice about oral health, and much more. However, it should not be done "on the fly," notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Develop a plan, decide which team member will be in charge of handling social media, and establish your practice's online presence as soon as you can.February 23, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for building value: Create more value during the patient experienceEven in today's strong economy, patients want the best value every time they spend their money. They have been conditioned by retailers to seek deals based on either lower cost or higher value. In response to this new consumer psychology, provide greater value to patients by providing a superior experience, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.February 16, 2020Previous PagePage 36 of 97Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression