Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for office decor: Create an attractive office
Believe or not, the image and appearance of your practice influence your level of case acceptance and patient satisfaction. To ensure that your office is attracting patients and not turning them off, look at your office objectively, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Check for worn and outdated furnishings or decor -- and replace everything that detracts from the practice's image as a modern, professional office.
October 28, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for time management: Manage your time like a pro
For a dentist, effective time management means achieving efficiency when treating patients. Schedule patients wisely, based on parameters designed to achieve the greatest efficiency. This will enable you to increase production, reduce stress, maintain energy throughout the day, and provide better patient care, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
October 21, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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Do's and don'ts for establishing trust with patients
The higher the level of trust patients have in the doctor and staff, the more successful the practice will be. Trust builds patient loyalty, ensuring lasting practice-patient relationships. It also makes patients far more likely to refer family and friends to your practice, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
October 15, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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5 practical ways to win at the insurance game
While many practices may look at insurance as challenging, there are ways to make it work, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs. He shares five practical ways your practice can win at the insurance game.
October 10, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for dental products: Discuss home care products with all patients
You're the home dental care expert for your patients. Recommend and explain how home care products help maintain oral health, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Even if patients don't end up buying products, they'll still see that you care about their oral health -- which will strengthen the practice-patient relationship.
October 7, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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Do's and don'ts for associates: Give new associates the proper support
A new associate should be viewed as an asset to the dental team and the office. Make it clear from the beginning that the associate dentist is to be treated with respect. Give everything your new team member needs to succeed and your practice will succeed as well, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
September 30, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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Do's and don'ts for having a productive day: Set the tone for a productive day
Some people say that how you start your day is how you'll end it. So it's important to begin the day on the right note. Rally the troops and set the expectation for a productive day that includes great attitudes, stellar customer service, and excellent clinical care, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
September 23, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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Do's and don'ts for teamwork: Encourage teamwork
In a well-run practice, each team member's individual responsibilities are clearly spelled out. Yet there are always opportunities for staff members to help others. Think about how teammates can assist each other, and encourage staff members to volunteer for each other when necessary. The more the team works together and supports each other, the better the team as a whole will perform, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 16, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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5 practical factors in increasing case acceptance
Case acceptance is a critical factor in practice success, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs. He shares five practical ways your practice can increase case acceptance.
September 12, 2018
2016 11 22 11 06 25 633 Levin Roger 400
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Do's and don'ts for elective treatment: Actively promote elective treatment
Doctors and hygienists should mention cosmetic services to patients, using brochures and visual aids to create interest, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Internal marketing activities, such as special promotions, updates on services, signs and displays around the office, and social media posts, will keep patients thinking about why they should consider aesthetic treatment.
September 9, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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