Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for scheduling: Rethink your scheduleIn business, time is money. In dentistry, time is controlled by the practice's scheduling system, but many practices are using outdated schedules. While dentistry is different than a corporate business, some business time management principles can be reoriented to work well within a dental scheduling system, increasing efficiency and decreasing stress, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 13, 2019Dental PracticeThe 4 ways to grow a practiceThere are four ways to build any business -- and these same models apply to dental practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, he explores the four options, which range from building on what you do well to opening a new practice.October 9, 2019Dental 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, 2019Previous PagePage 42 of 100Next PageTop StoriesImaging & CAD/CAMThis may indicate the severity of dental infectionsThis finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.MarketingPractical ways to market your dental practice using AIHygiene ToolsDr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroesLegal IssuesDentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more chargesOrofacial PainOuch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists