Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for collections: Make getting paid less painful
Just as with any business, one of the main reasons you run a dental practice is to make money. So it's illogical that you would wait long periods of time to collect payments or, even worse, not get paid at all. Collecting a debt can be uncomfortable, but avoidance isn't the answer, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Create an effective collections plan and stick to it.
December 16, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for answering patient calls: Use the phone to your advantage
The telephone is your practice's main connection for bringing in new patients. Your front desk coordinator must always use answering the phone as an opportunity to welcome new callers enthusiastically, build value for the practice, gather information, and schedule an appointment, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 9, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for debt management: Set goals for tackling debt
You probably didn't learn about debt management in dental school, but it's essential to your success. Mounting debt nipping at your heels will drain both your finances and your passion for dentistry. Set debt management goals early and tackle them often, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
December 2, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
5 practical ways to increase your practice's revenue
If your practice's revenue has plateaued in recent years, you are likely looking for new means of increasing revenue. In his latest monthly column based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers five practical ideas to do just that.
November 28, 2018
2016 11 22 11 06 25 633 Levin Roger 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for being a good listener
Listening is a difficult skill to master, especially in a busy practice. Listening involves more than just hearing what patients or fellow team members are saying, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. You also need to be aware of why they're saying it -- and be able to "hear" what they're not saying.
November 25, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for retaining patients
Many practices today find it challenging to retain patients in the face of competition, changing insurance plans, and the effects of the internet. Because of this, it's imperative that practices employ effective strategies to retain patients so that their patient base remains strong and they always have a healthy influx of new patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 18, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for professionalism: Always be professional
Your dental office must always project professionalism through every facet of the practice. A professional image will impress your patients and help set a positive tone for their experience in your practice, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 11, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for customer service: Set the bar high
Your customer service is being judged not only against other dental and medical practices but also retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and other places patients visit. Go out of your way to increase patient satisfaction and patients will stay active and recommend your practice to others, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 4, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice
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
Previous Page
Page 45 of 98
Next Page
Top Stories
Magnifying Glass Investigation Aramyan 400
Legal Issues
New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
Dollars Dental Tools Adragan
Office Management
Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
Fluoride Application Closeup
Fluoride
A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
Kelly Tanner 400
Dental Hygiene
Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
Patient Communication
Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
More in Home
This tool may read dental x-rays better
By Ava Barros
A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.
April 11, 2025
Xray Sinus Msc
Simplifying digital dentistry: Dentsply Sirona's vision for the future
By Kevin Henry
Bruce Peatey of Dentsply Sirona spoke with DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about how the company is pioneering technology that will revolutionize chairside digital dentistry while making the tech intuitive and simple for clinicians.
April 11, 2025
2025 04 10 Dentsply Bruce Peatey 400
Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.
April 10, 2025
Twigg Alan 400
Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective
By Kevin Henry
After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay.
April 10, 2025
Kelly Tanner 400
Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
By Ava Barros
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 10, 2025
Perio Probe Zlikovec
Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.
By Ava Barros
Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
April 10, 2025
Syringe Hand Diana Vyshniakova
Dentist reprimanded following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Florida accused of failing to stop the implant replacement of a sedated patient who died days after the procedure has been reprimanded.
April 9, 2025
Discipline Employee
What gun violence may mean for your teeth
By Melissa Busch
Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.
April 9, 2025
Gun Pistol
Clinical tip: Chromic and PTFE suturing
By Kevin Henry
This tip of the day video is on suturing with a chromic gut suture and a cytoplast polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture, courtesy of Dr. Doug Smail with CDOCS.
April 9, 2025
Smail Doug 400
Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay
By Ava Barros
Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
April 9, 2025
Bottle Feed Toddler Robert Kneschke
EPA to take critical look at water fluoridation
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 7 that it will swiftly review new scientific data on the potential health risk associated with adding fluoride to public drinking water.
April 8, 2025
Water Drink
Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.
April 8, 2025
Lab Microscope Slide
Previous Page
Page 45 of 206
Next Page