Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for patient interactions: Know what to say to patientsKnowing what to say greatly enhances every interaction with patients. Use staff meetings to review and role-play training scripts. Scripts make everyone more confident in answering patient questions and addressing concerns, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.January 1, 2018Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for scheduling: Keep control of schedulingYour scheduling system is the core of your practice, and it drives production. If you create an excellent schedule, you'll be able to focus your resources more effectively -- and grow practice income, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.December 25, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for the hygienist: Remember your value to the practiceIt's a mistake to think that doctors are the only influencers in dental practices, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Hygienists also are viewed by patients as an authority and that -- coupled with the amount of time they spend with patients -- presents unique opportunities for education, identification, and recommendations.December 17, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for creating a happy work environment: Be a great doctor -- and a great leaderEvery day you strive to provide great dental care, but as the practice leader, you are also responsible for helping to keep your team happy, enthusiastic, and inspired. Keep in mind that the way you lead your staff can have a tremendous positive or negative influence on the morale and performance of staff members, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.December 10, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for practice finances: Get a clearer idea of where you're headedDid you have a good fiscal year? Remember, you're the CEO of your practice, so it's up to you to know how your practice is progressing toward its profitability goals. If your financial picture is unclear, now's the time to bring everything into focus, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.December 3, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for practice analysis: Is it time for new systems?Most dentists try to get by with their management systems for as long as possible. They put up with the bottlenecks and the breakdowns for years. When owners finally implement new systems and the practice is running better than ever, they often ask themselves, "Why did I wait so long?" Dr. Roger P. Levin asks, are your practice systems in good shape, or have they passed their expiration date?November 26, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for practice marketing: What's your plan for 2018?You can't recycle the same marketing strategies year after year because they become less and less effective. Sure, you might want to repeat some of your most potent promotions, but you should also add new campaigns, methods, and activities. Putting together your marketing plan now will help your practice hit the ground running in 2018, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.November 19, 2017Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for a strong finish: Keep focusedAs we approach the end of the year, the distractions multiply. The holidays will soon be here and that means family gatherings, preparations, shopping, travel, etc. Without strong leadership, your practice could limp to the finish line. Use morning meetings and encouragement throughout the day to build momentum, so your practice can finish the year strong, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.November 12, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for strategic planning: Step back and focus on the big pictureWith a new year just around the corner, it's a good time to review what your practice accomplished in 2017, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. What performance goals did your office meet or exceed? And in what areas did you fall short? With that information in hand, you can begin working on your strategic plan for 2018.November 5, 2017Dental PracticeDo's and don'ts for patient satisfaction: Is your customer service a trick or a treat?Do you and your team make patients feel they are part of something special -- that your practice is the best place for their oral healthcare? It can be easy to take patients for granted, especially if they've been coming to your practice for a while. Always look for ways to strengthen the relationship and delight patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. 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