Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Office ManagementDos and don'ts for practice leadership: Improve your emotional intelligenceEmotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions -- yours and others -- that arise in interactions and to work with them to get the desired results. Studies show that the best leaders have high emotional intelligence, so it makes sense to concentrate on this area as a practice leader, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.March 8, 2015Office ManagementDos and don'ts for financial management: Avoid overcontrolling overheadKeeping practice overhead under control is essential, but that doesn't mean all cuts are good. Many line items in your operating budget have a direct bearing on daily performance, the quality of care, and overall practice success. Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that the challenge is identifying and stripping away unnecessary spending without impairing your ability to meet your own performance standards.March 1, 2015Office ManagementDos and don'ts for scheduling: Superb scheduling equals smooth sailingScheduling is one of the most significant indicators of how your practice is functioning. An efficient scheduling system ensures a steady flow of patients and production throughout the day. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares ideas that will help you create the best schedule for your practice.February 22, 2015MarketingDos and don'ts for new dentists: Give your business a head startAn evolving dental economy requires new dentists to develop a greater knowledge of practice management and leadership skills. By understanding the importance of dental business operations, young dentists can get off to a good start as practice owners and quickly begin building successful careers, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.February 16, 2015MarketingDos and don'ts for staying competitiveA recent study by the Levin Group Data Center shows that nearly two-thirds of respondents reported production increases. The growth indicates that your fellow practice owners are upgrading their systems and making other positive changes. In his latest Practice Success tip, Dr. Roger P. Levin asks: How does your practice compare?February 8, 2015Office ManagementDos and don'ts for leadership: More delegation, less frustrationAs a practice owner, you need to spend your time on the actions that will have the greatest positive impact on your business and its bottom line. In his latest Practice Success tip, Dr. Roger P. Levin asks: What should you be doing more of, and what should you be doing less of?February 1, 2015MarketingDos and don'ts for increasing production: Emphasize benefits in case presentationWhen dentists think about recommending treatment, it's natural to focus on the technical aspects. When presenting recommendations to patients, however, it's important to consciously shift the focus from clinical details to benefits, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.January 25, 2015Office ManagementWhat dentists can learn from CEOs about team buildingIn the latest excerpt from his book What Dentists Can Learn From Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains why dentists should think about being team builders and how it will help the success of their practice.January 22, 2015MarketingDos and don'ts for internal marketing: Ask patients for testimonialsYour most enthusiastic patients may tell everyone they know what a great dentist you are, but there's a limit to how many people will get this message. By collecting written testimonials from happy patients and including them in your print materials and on your website, you'll be able to spread the good word, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 18, 2015Practice TrendsDos and don'ts for customer service: Be a good neighborBy its nature, a dental practice connects with and depends on the good will and support of its neighbors. So it's good business -- and the right thing to do -- to participate actively in your practice's neighborhood. Engage in community affairs in such a way that everyone thinks of you as a skilled and caring dentist but also a good neighbor, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.January 11, 2015Previous PagePage 68 of 98Next PageTop StoriesOpioidsDo you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.Imaging & CAD/CAMSmartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosisOffice ManagementHow to confidently collect in your dental practice at the time of serviceOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for evaluating your financial factorsSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice