Dr. Roger P. Levin

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Do's and don'ts for making changes: Be open to change
Dentistry continues to evolve, especially on the business side. To be successful in today's competitive environment, dentists will need to make improvements to their clinical services, technology, management protocols, and marketing systems, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 9, 2020
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8 steps to help turn around a failing practice
Dental practices are just like any other business. They can have steady growth, experience ups and downs, or be in a downward spiral. Sometimes, a practice can fall so far down that it's in danger of going out of business. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, Dr. Roger P. Levin details the steps to turn around a severely challenged practice.
February 4, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for conflict: Choose cooperation, not conflict
Performing your tasks well is one thing. Working well with others is another equally important part of job performance. As happens in any group, friction will occasionally occur. When it does, take a positive approach, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Work with teammates to resolve any conflicts rather than letting them linger and cause stress.
February 2, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for feedback: Create an environment where feedback is welcome
Whether from patients or team members, constructive feedback can help you increase efficiency, profitability, and career satisfaction. You should always make sure that both your patients and staff know that you value their opinions, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 26, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for starting the new year off right
The new year offers a great opportunity to start fresh. Now's the time to look back on what went well, evaluate what went wrong, and devise a plan for improving performance in 2020, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 19, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for overhead: Take charge with strategic planning
When it comes to building a successful dental practice, "winging it" rarely works. To be successful, most companies engage in strategic planning. This level of planning is essential in helping companies identify the direction that they will go and what new concepts, expertise, and skill sets will be necessary to head in that direction, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 12, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for dental insurance: Make dental insurance work for you
Many of the larger dental insurance plans have so many customers that they can dictate reimbursements to dental practices with little to no pushback. This can be frustrating, but dental insurance is an integral part of how your practice delivers care, and practices must adopt new strategies and techniques to remain successful, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 5, 2020
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5 ways to increase hygiene profitability in 2020
Other than the doctor, dental hygiene is the only other significant production center in most dental practices. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains five ways to increase your hygiene profitability in the new year.
January 1, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for boosting revenue
Just like in any business, your practice's success is defined by the amount of revenue that you bring in. Revenue can be affected by a variety of factors, so you must be proactive when it declines or stagnates, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 29, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for ending team conflict
When it comes to workplace conflict, it's always a matter of when and not if it will happen. Although you may want to avoid it, the best way to address conflict is to do it immediately, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
December 22, 2019
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