Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Practice
Do's and don'ts for practice management: Plan for disaster recovery
When it comes to events that can completely disrupt the work of your practice, you should hope for the best and plan for the worst. Like buying insurance, the time and effort you invest in recovery planning may seem wasted if disaster doesn't strike -- but with so much at stake, it's better to be safe than sorry, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 15, 2015
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Transitions: How to know you're not ready for an associate
Dr. Roger P. Levin is often asked the question of whether a practice is ready to add an associate. Surprisingly, the answer may be no. In his latest practice transitions column, Dr. Levin explains why other solutions may be more appropriate.
November 11, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for patient satisfaction: Ask for patient feedback
You may think you already know how patients feel about your practice and that, if they have something on their minds, they'll tell you. But the only real way to find out what patients think is to ask them -- in conversation or with a simple questionnaire, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 8, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for team leadership: Express your appreciation
As the leader of your practice, you can improve team performance measurably by expressing your appreciation. With a steady stream of "thank yous" and compliments for staff efforts, you'll reinforce their good habits and inspire them to do even better, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 1, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for marketing: Implement 15 ongoing strategies
Internal marketing, which focuses on generating new patient referrals from your current patients, is far more cost-effective than external marketing. Encouraging patients to make referrals requires no expensive outreach. With the right strategies, you should be able to get at least one referral every year from 40% to 60% of your current patients, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 25, 2015
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Practice turnaround: Will success occur automatically?
What do you do when your practice income doesn't keep pace with your expenses? In this case study excerpt from his recent book, Practice Turnaround: Succeeding in the New Dental Economy, Dr. Roger P. Levin illustrates how a struggling dental practice can turn the financial situation around.
October 22, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for financial management: Cost cutting
Out-of-control expenses reduce your income and can even delay your retirement, but a certain amount of judicious spending will actually stimulate growth, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Investing in internal marketing or customer service upgrades can pay off in the form of more and happier patients.
October 18, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for practice management: Create system checklists
For practice management systems, be sure to create simple checklists that users can review periodically. These system checklists can help keep team members on track and ensure peak performance, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 11, 2015
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Dental Practice
3 people who shouldn't be your transition advisor
Dental transitions are complex and should be handled by an expert. Unfortunately, many dentists rely on unqualified advisors, which can result in damage to the practice's reputation, lawsuits, and financial losses. Dr. Roger P. Levin describes three types of people you should avoid.
October 7, 2015
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Dental Practice
Dos and don'ts for social media: Make posts inviting
Social media may be a great way to build relationships with patients and stay in touch -- but only if you follow some common-sense guidelines when creating posts. The easiest way to learn what to do is to spend time watching what others post and what gets the most positive responses, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 4, 2015
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