Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental Practice8 steps to help turn around a failing practiceDental 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for conflict: Choose cooperation, not conflictPerforming 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for feedback: Create an environment where feedback is welcomeWhether 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for starting the new year off rightThe 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for overhead: Take charge with strategic planningWhen 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for dental insurance: Make dental insurance work for youMany 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, 2020Dental Practice5 ways to increase hygiene profitability in 2020Other 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, 2020Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for boosting revenueJust 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, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for ending team conflictWhen 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, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for strategic planning: Take charge of your practiceWhen it comes to building a successful dental practice, "winging it" rarely works, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. To be successful, most companies engage in strategic planning, which can help them identify the direction that they will go and what new concepts, expertise, and skill sets will be necessary to head in that direction.December 15, 2019Previous PagePage 38 of 98Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesNew details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient deathNew information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.Office ManagementDentists aren’t feeling great about this situationFluorideA new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the worksDental HygieneLooking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene MonthPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
