Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for increasing efficiencyInefficient offices are breeding grounds for confusion and chaos. Practices must always look for ways to improve efficiency in every area. Those that do will decrease stress and increase revenue, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.October 6, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for delegating responsibilitiesWhile it may make you feel better to have your hand in everything, as the practice's primary producer you can raise production dramatically by delegating all nonclinical responsibilities to staff members, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Delegating will also give your practice greater flexibility in daily operations and empower your team members to excel and take pride in their work.September 29, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for using social media wiselyUse social media to inform and entertain patients, not just as an excuse to talk about your practice. While a tweet or a Facebook post can discuss important practice announcements, you should also share stories about oral health, nutrition, and other subjects that patients may find interesting, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.September 22, 2019Dental PracticeHow your practice can avoid production lossPractices lose about 10% of their production because of no-shows, patient attrition, and other issues. How can your practice overcome or avoid these issues? Dr. Roger P. Levin details four areas to watch and offers easy-to-implement tips for improving your practice's performance.September 18, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts of attitude: Encourage positive attitudesStaff attitude is often the fundamental element that determines how patients perceive the practice and whether they remain loyal, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. An upbeat, energized team will have a far more positive effect on patients. There will always be challenging days, but having a good attitude impresses patients and inspires your fellow team members.September 15, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for building value: Create greater valuePatients 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 delivering a superior experience, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success column.September 8, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for making effective improvementsDentistry continues to evolve, especially on the business side. To be successful in today's competitive environment, dentists will need to make improvements to their management and marketing systems, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Team members also will need to be receptive when asked to work differently than in the past.September 2, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for protecting your patients' privacyPractices that fail to protect their patients' health information could end up facing severe penalties and fines, with far-reaching effects for years to come. Take a proactive approach and put proper protections in place to provide your patients with peace of mind and keep your practice in compliance, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.August 25, 2019Dental Practice5 customer service mistakes to avoidYou likely wouldn't return to a business that offers bad service, so why would your patients come back if they experienced bad service at your practice? Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that paying attention to your customer service is key He examines five customer service mistakes and how your practice can avoid them.August 21, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for reactivating patients: Improve patient retentionIn the past, the loss of patients could be easily overcome by a higher level influx of new patients. For today's dental practices to remain strong, they need to retain a higher level of their patient base, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. When patients become overdue or inactive, implement a reactivation system, he advises.August 18, 2019Previous PagePage 40 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
