Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for planning: Build a 5-year plan for your practiceDeveloping a five-year plan is one of the most powerful things that you can do for your practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. It's creating a realistic plan about where you want your practice and personal life to be in five years with enjoyment and success along the way.August 11, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for payments: Make treatment affordableSome practices wrongly assume that only a small portion of patients can afford elective treatment and, therefore, present cosmetic dentistry only to these select few. Many people are willing to pay for elective treatment if they are aware of all the available financial options, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his weekly Practice Success tip.August 4, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for consultations: Work on case presentationIt takes time for even the most experienced dentists to master case presentation skills. Case presentation has to be learned, practiced, and mastered if doctors are committed to taking the next step toward greater profitability. A little short-term frustration will be offset by long-term gains to the practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.July 28, 2019Dental Practice5 little things you should do every dayYou've heard many times that it's the little things in life that matter. Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that it is often these little things that make a difference to patients and will help keep your practice thriving. He offers five practical ideas to make patients feel appreciated and be loyal.July 24, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for staying on top of collectionsProduction -- no matter how much it increases -- doesn't count unless the practice collects its fees. Review your policies and do what's needed to tighten up collections, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.July 21, 2019WellnessDo's and don'ts for work-life balance: Improve your practice and your lifeOwning and operating a practice can be all-consuming, especially in these supercompetitive times. Too many dentists live and breathe dentistry 24/7. You became a dentist to care for patients but also to enjoy a rewarding life. Take good care of your patients and yourself, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.July 14, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for sharpening your business skillsJust as clinical skills are essential for becoming a dentist, business skills are critical to success as a practice owner. The competition for new patients has intensified, so practice owners need to be more business-savvy than in the past. Take the necessary steps to bolster your business knowledge -- and results in 2019, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.July 7, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for improving front desk operationsThe front desk team is responsible for many of the practice's key business systems, including scheduling, collections, the new-patient experience, and customer service. Having updated, high-performance systems in place -- and training the front desk team on all those systems -- ensures a smoothly running practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.June 30, 2019Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for increasing practice productionMost dentists don't believe it, but they can increase production by 30% to 50% in three years. Dentists are often limited by their current approach to the business of dentistry. By identifying and rooting out system deficiencies, any practice can grow dramatically without demanding more time from the dentist and team, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.June 23, 2019Dental Practice5 trends that will affect the future of your practiceNo one can predict the future with 100% certainty, but certain trends can help provide a road map. Dr. Roger P. Levin examines five of these trends for dentistry, including the growth of dental support organizations, declining reimbursement, and staffing issues.June 19, 2019Previous PagePage 41 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
