Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for ensuring your new associate's success
You want and need for your new associate to be a success. This begins with how you welcome this new team member to your staff. A new associate should be viewed as an asset to the dental team and the office. As the practice leader, you should make this clear in word and action, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 24, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for answering patient questions effectively
When patients ask you questions, give them the answers they need. Make the effort to satisfy your patients' need for information. When you do, you send the message that you care, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 17, 2019
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5 things you should know about leadership
Do you know what it takes to be a great leader? Having a solid understanding of leadership can help you better guide and motivate your team, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest column. He details five components of leadership to help you improve in your role as a practice leader.
February 13, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for keeping current patients
As the years go by, dentists often become very friendly and close with patients. While this is wonderful, it can also create a false sense of security. Remember, patients don't owe you anything and may go to another office at any time. Always employ strategies that help cater to patients, build value for your practice, and encourage patients to remain at the practice, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 10, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for effectively motivating patients
Every interaction with patients is an opportunity to motivate them toward something. When you approach patients, keep practice objectives in mind so that you can go beyond merely providing information and exchanging pleasantries, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. By being intentional, you can more effectively influence patients to accept treatment, show up for appointments, comply with instructions, and refer new patients.
February 3, 2019
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Wellness
Do's and don'ts for maintaining a good work-life balance
One of the perks of dentistry is that it can offer practice owners enough flexibility to achieve a great work-life balance. Unfortunately, not every dentist takes advantage of this. Be sure to create a practice schedule that maximizes production and enhances your life, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 27, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for keeping control of inventory
As a dental practice leader, you must always be in control of your inventory. Having too much inventory can lead to high overhead and low revenue, while a shortage can negatively affect your daily business tasks. Taking time to ensure that your practice has the proper inventory levels will help increase practice success, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 21, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for bad days: Turn a bad day around
Dentists have bad days sometimes, but they must exercise good self-control at the office, keeping negative feelings to themselves, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Otherwise, the experience of everyone at the practice -- patients as well as staff -- will be less pleasant.
January 13, 2019
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5 things you should know about overhead
In his latest column, Dr. Roger P. Levin confirms your thoughts that overhead is a necessary evil. However, successful practices learn how to manage it and create profit over savings. Dr. Levin offers five aspects about overhead you can use to your practice's advantage.
January 9, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for building strong bonds with patients
Practices can stand out by building strong relationships with patients and letting them know that they are the office's No. 1 concern. This requires that you and your staff make time to get to know your patients in a personal way. When you do, your patients will see that they're at a practice that truly cares for and about them, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 6, 2019
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