Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental PracticeDos and don'ts for branding: A brief on brandingIn the new competitive dental economy, dentists who recognize the importance of promoting their practice strengths will gain the advantage and see their production and income multiply, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. As CEOs, dentists are ultimately responsible for protecting and enhancing the practice's brand -- essentially the image of the business and everything associated with it.June 21, 2015Dental PracticeWhat dentists can learn from top CEOs about managing their timeIn his recent book, What Dentists Can Learn from Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin describes a wide range of effective techniques used by corporate leaders and explains how these approaches can be applied successfully in dental practices. Here is an excerpt from the chapter entitled "CEOs Manage Their Time."June 17, 2015Dental PracticeDos and don'ts for teamwork: Fostering cooperationAs a dentist, performing your job tasks well is one thing. Leading others is an equally important part of your duties as practice owner. Your team will occasionally experience challenges and conflicts, as happens in any group. When the inevitable occurs, set an example and help your team members stay positive, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.June 14, 2015Dental PracticeDos and don'ts for bringing on an associateEach year, thousands of practices add associates. An associate can be a valuable asset when the practice is growing or the doctor is approaching retirement. Adding an associate can alleviate scheduling stress while facilitating an increase in productivity, but only if the practice is properly prepared, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.June 7, 2015Practice Management SoftwareDos and don'ts for management systemsDentists can increase income exponentially by implementing the right systems in their practice. Using reliable, time-tested methods enables the practice to develop into an efficient business with excellent profitability, continual team development, and low stress, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.May 31, 2015Dental PracticeDos and don'ts for financial management: Put yourself on a budgetAs the CEO of your practice, you need to have a clear picture of its financial status and performance. You should also exercise fiscal discipline to ensure that your expenditures are cost-effective and that as much production as possible is converted into income. In other words, you need to create a comprehensive, detailed operating budget -- and abide by it, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.May 25, 2015Dental PracticeWhat dentists can learn from top CEOs about emotional intelligenceWhat is emotional intelligence, and how can it help your practice? In the latest excerpt from his book, What Dentists Can Learn from Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin details how this concept can help you understand and manage your relationships with others.May 20, 2015Patient CommunicationDo's and don'ts for customer service: Turn complaints into quality improvementsNo matter how hard you and your team try, you will sometimes disappoint patients. Complaints may be unfair, but your reaction must nevertheless be controlled. Think of any criticism as a clue to how you can improve the quality of service you provide, and try not to take it personally, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.May 17, 2015Patient CommunicationDos and don'ts for case presentation: Present ideal treatmentMany dentists have learned to perform comprehensive exams and create equally comprehensive treatment plans for new patients. However, such thoroughness is often absent in relationships with existing patients. You should present ideal treatment to every patient, according Dr. Roger P. Levin.May 10, 2015MarketingDos and dont's for marketing: Watch for market opportunitiesDentistry has been in a state of flux for several years now. Unfortunately, some dentists react negatively to change, rather than accepting and adapting to it. As a practice owner, you can lead your practice successfully through uncertain times by scrutinizing new scenarios as they emerge for business growth opportunities, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.May 3, 2015Previous PagePage 66 of 98Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMan sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whiteningA man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.EndodonticsThere may be an issue with women and root canals. PeriodInsuranceThe importance of adding medical billing to the dental practiceLegal IssuesDentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop posing as boySponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice